--- title: "Strength & Nutrition Coaching for Athletes – Expert MMA Training & Mentorship - mytribe" description: "Get real results with Strength & Nutrition Coaching by Pushkaraj Shirke. Advanced sports nutrition and MMA training for athletes seeking true performance. Ditch influencer advice—start your goal-driven journey now." canonical: https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit last_updated: 2024-12-26 --- # Pushkaraj Shirke I provide direct, science-backed coaching in strength, conditioning, and nutrition for combat sports athletes and serious individuals. My plans are built on goal-oriented analysis and progressive overload, not on social media trends or conventional myths. ## Services ### [MMA Athlete Coaching & Mentorship](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/mma-athlete-coaching-mentorship) Online mentorship and travels to athlete's gyms across India Typically ₹15-30K per athlete per month (estimate) - [Video: This is Project Battlefit. It’s not a gym, it's a remote mentorship program for serious MMA athletes who are ready to grind. I provide a complete system covering sport-specific strength and conditioning, fight camp nutrition, opponent analysis, and mental coaching, all designed to work with your home gym. If you're ready to invest in yourself and trust a scientific process, send me a DM to join Team Battlefit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb66d118-8935-4dd6-9f3b-b999149fd75f) - [Video: Results speak louder than talk. At MFN 15, my athletes went 3 for 3, securing a 100% win rate for the team. This is the second MFN event in a row we've achieved this. My system is built on a combination of science, strategy, skill, and will. This is the standard I bring to every fighter I mentor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2335a5f8-63b2-488b-8e51-195be108cd23) - [Video: As the MMA analyst and Hindi commentator for the UFC on Sony Sports Network, I break down the game's highest levels. Here's my analysis of the banger UFC 308 main card. This is the same depth of strategic insight and opponent breakdown that I provide to my athletes to give them a critical edge in the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30f41b33-f9ff-4a42-8735-214a9e9db0d1) - [Video: What is the role of a strength coach and sports nutritionist? If you only hire one for a fight camp or a weight cut, you're wasting your money and their expertise. Peak performance is built over a full year, not just 8 weeks. I work with my athletes long-term to build foundational strength and proper nutrition cycles, ensuring they don't just make weight, but dominate in the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa51850d-70ce-4e40-832c-f6ecf798b3ec) - ![This is what victory looks like. A moment from my photo-documentary series, 'Warrior: The Story of Indian MMA', capturing Sanjeet Budhwar after a hard-fought war. Coaching is about guiding athletes to moments like this. It's not about hype, it's about the grind and the glory that follows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/149a3a22-24f1-418e-ab70-bf4f898e0880) - [Video: A 180 kg deadlift. The gold standard for performance strength in most sports is a deadlift that's 3 times your competing bodyweight. I don't just talk about the science of strength, I live it. If you're not building real, measurable strength, you're leaving a massive weapon out of your arsenal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62fd4ed7-a3e8-4e65-b071-2bf42969a1ca) - [Video: I have zero respect for purchased belts. In jiu-jitsu, you earn respect through skill, knowledge, or tenure on the mats, not by buying a promotion. The Indian MMA scene is turning into a circus of money-bugs and dojos, and I won't be a part of it. If you want to train with someone who values integrity and self-respect over easy money, you're in the right place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab09e1c9-94ca-48f2-8bca-b36f363fc238) - [Video: Let's talk about the actual science of weight cutting. Too many athletes, especially from old-school wrestling and boxing backgrounds, are still using outdated, dangerous methods. My approach is based on sports science to ensure you make weight safely and recover optimally for peak performance. This isn't bodybuilding, this is for combat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cebd3735-3dee-4ff2-8367-241fe1ab9e8d) ### [Strength & Nutrition Coaching](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/strength-nutrition-coaching) Online coaching and in-person sessions at select gyms across Mumbai Typically ₹8-30K per month (estimate) - ![I train people to be strong, not just look strong. My focus is on building a body that’s capable, resilient, and ready for whatever life throws at you. Performance comes first, always.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa5850e5-7759-4adb-91db-0a6fe9dd26c9) - [Video: I call out the influencer nonsense because my coaching is about real results, not just getting engagement. If you're tired of the "daal mein bhi toh protein hai" logic and want science-backed guidance, I'm your guy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f41b5d8c-0a9e-4465-bd2b-67ce02f01992) - [Video: Whether you're a beginner or a pro, I believe in mastering the fundamentals. This is a simple boxing progression drill that builds skill and cardio simultaneously. It's about functional fitness you can actually use.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b60c2f3c-2e9b-4b76-8641-5549d75956bc) - [Video: Most protein bars are just glorified candy. I break down the labels to show you what's actually a good source of protein and what's just marketing bullshit. My nutrition plans are always food-first and evidence-based.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ff8e1ec-bdb2-45d9-b4ef-5ed8985db106) - [Video: After two months of knee rehab, I'm finally back to lifting. I know the grind of coming back from an injury because I've done it myself. My rehab coaching is about ditching the ego and working your way back, one smart step at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d363a349-8192-45f6-8fe0-9bdff485bdba) - ![I coach pro athletes to achieve peak performance when it matters most. From year-long strength programming to precise weight cuts, we use science and strategy to prepare for war.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/774b2919-408e-4394-ad83-e9673a9a6296) - [Video: Too many men overestimate their ability to handle a real fight. If you haven't trained, you can't fight. My coaching is for those who are serious about being capable, not delusional.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18ac03d5-96f5-4499-8277-bf853708ea55) ## Meet your expert ### My story People always ask - why do I keep going, even with bones like an old man? 26 fractures, torn MCL, popped shoulder, all that jazz. But I love this grind. Jackie Chan said it best - do what you love, whatever it takes. I had to drop to 65kg after a rib break, got technical, won ADCC Gold. Now, pushing back to 80kg, heavy lifting, not for the ‘look’, but the feel. Age is ticking, but I’m not slowing down. It’s about smart, controlled moves. Cheers. ### My work - **Peak Performance Coaching & Nutrition**: We coach athletes and serious folks in combat sports, with advanced MMA nutrition and real athlete mentoring. - **Strength & Conditioning for Combat Sports**: No influencer advice. We build progressive overload training plans that actually work, not just sweat for Instagram. - **Team Battlefit Mentoring**: For MMA athletes wanting technical jiu-jitsu coaching, game plans, and career guidance. No shortcuts, just grind.