--- title: "Combat Sports Coaching and Injury Recovery in India" description: "Get professional MMA coaching that prioritizes longevity and science. Learn about real injury recovery, strength training, and combat sports programming in India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/mma-athlete-coaching-mentorship/my-own-grind-training-injuries-competition last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Real MMA Training, Injury Management, and the Grind Tribe Verified · Coaching pro fighters across Mumbai and Delhi. By [Pushkaraj Shirke](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit) · Online mentorship and travels to athlete's gyms across India · ₹3,000 per session (estimate) Part of [MMA Athlete Coaching & Mentorship](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/mma-athlete-coaching-mentorship). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/mma-athlete-coaching-mentorship/gallery) I don't just coach; I live the combat sports grind. Dealing with osteoporosis, multiple fractures, and the reality of training at 40, my approach prioritizes science and longevity over ego. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Dealing with a shoulder impingement from a Judo accident. I'm using this time to work on strength and cardio with controlled movements on machines, focusing on what I can do rather than what I cannot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9d657cc-eb13-4af2-b8ba-dba587a6311a) - [Video: Training with osteoporosis is a bitch. At 40, with the bone density of a 64-year-old, I have to be smart. I avoid hard sparring and play a controlled game that works on my strengths. It's about being realistic, not letting ego take over.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee236eec-6df9-459a-ac62-75785e8a1a11) - ![A post-training shot. The grind is real, but this is my therapy. It keeps my ADHD in check and my mind focused.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee95b6fc-3f63-411a-a697-e2e4dba2da4e) - ![In Delhi, getting some last-minute strategy and technical work with Coach Mohit Chawla at The Combat Laboratory before a competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ac8a5d9-08d3-4837-856f-1bf0a2cd7b02) - ![Back at the mothership, Warriors Cove MMA. It's more than a gym, it's a powerhouse of knowledge and a tribe of good people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12bf5012-0536-4cd7-a0bb-5b6381d61678) - ![Back on the mats after a two-month injury layoff. It feels good to be back in the flow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8af23e47-2f66-48aa-81b1-4ff2787c9015) - [Video: A PSA for the new year. If you want to make a real change, get a professional consultation. Stop the "new year, new me" circus and make a plan that lasts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44b77adf-fc11-4f00-8f30-741b25881cb3) - [Video: Broken knee? Keep moving forward. An injury is an opportunity to work on other attributes. Here I'm working on the rings while my lower body heals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea9ba19d-a965-4f88-ae70-b636ea427045) - [Video: The reality of fitness goals. People look for free tips from influencers instead of getting a professional consultation, then wonder why they don't get results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48b51244-9ac5-4bc2-a102-bd1739a520b8) - [Video: There's a difference between being capable of violence and choosing peace, versus being incapable of violence. The first is strength, the second is weakness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb222046-5d6a-4f01-a56d-f43ce056fca2) - ![Working on one of the three most basic submissions I started my BJJ journey with. Some moves fit certain body types better than others.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27542915-0777-4156-8072-598a96f10228) - ![Another angle of a basic submission drill. It took me a while to realize that bone and muscle structure create disparities in how easily you can apply certain techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae1f9be5-a53c-4ca5-8dd2-b9aaf272d907) - ![Drilling a submission. Can you guess which of the three basic submissions I struggle with the most, even after years of practice?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/450fba02-eb74-4361-a6b3-977bb19d762f) - [Video: A weight cut update. I decided not to compete at 60kg and will stick to 65kg. At 40, preserving strength and muscle is more important than a short-term competitive advantage. Longevity over a medal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27f1d566-ef8f-4c51-9674-f960297ace1b) - [Video: Nostalgia from the mats. Training with osteoporosis and multiple fractures has been a journey. Jiu-jitsu is my therapy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a75d046-9e40-4baf-8e9b-5118fc9cc31a) - [Video: A PSA on gym hygiene. Please cut your nails. I got a nasty staph infection from a scratch that required surgery and put me off the mats for weeks. Don't be the reason your training partner gets injured.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43a4fe5f-af4e-46a1-aa64-5baa77c1a371) - ![Bantamweight Banzai! I'm walking the talk, cutting down to a lower weight class. Strength has dropped, but now the work begins to build it back up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f316d06-eab5-4c9e-bfce-99158b26bc47) - [Video: A catch-and-release flow roll. This is a great way to work on transitions and technique for both offense and defense without cranking submissions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87a1b233-253c-4b1b-be9b-f1b7e44029ea) - [Video: Nunchuck play work. I believe in the Bruce Lee philosophy: "Be like water." I learn and practice every form I can to be a complete martial artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aea5eb05-924d-4c5f-a499-ec08cbf28114) - [Video: A weekend roll. I challenged myself to get 12 submissions in a 3-minute round. Setting handicaps is a great way to improve your game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d5db947-2f16-4b07-a733-28efc551b79a) - ![A mini open mat session, cross-training between grappling, striking, and melee weapon work. BJJ meets Kickboxing meets Eskrima.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b6b071f-63de-4f0d-bdb6-96b118fe2984) - [Video: Escrima stick flow work. Whether unarmed or armed, self-defense is an essential skill. We do it all at the Battlefit Combat Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7c01020-4b1a-45f0-a689-2351d9690f5e) - [Video: My ADCC India gold medal win. I won with a North-South choke, the first submission I ever made a tutorial for. A bucket list item checked off at 39 with osteoporosis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fc8b4a8-01a4-4fbb-aec9-a221187a545d) ## About My Own Grind: Training, Injuries & Competition People often think the goal is just to sweat until you drop. Real training is about understanding bio-mechanics and knowing when to push versus when to preserve. I train with 26 fractures and osteoporosis, so my programming isn't about arbitrary 'gainz' or social media aesthetics. It is about building a system that keeps you fighting long after others have burned out. If you are willing to drop the ego and look at the actual science, we can build a plan. When you are 40 and managing conditions like osteoporosis, you learn very quickly that you cannot train like a 20-year-old. You do not have the luxury of ego. My approach to training, whether I am working with professional athletes or serious hobbyists, is based on the hard reality that longevity is the ultimate metric of success. ### The Science of Resilience Most people waste time on 'bro-science' or influencer fads. I focus on periodized training blocks that account for your current physical state. Whether it is a shoulder impingement or a history of fractures, we work around the injury to strengthen the surrounding kinetic chains rather than ignoring the problem until it snaps. I have spent years refining my own game to ensure I can still roll, lift, and compete, and I teach that same critical thinking to my athletes. ### Why the Grind Matters I don't just look at strength in a vacuum. I look at energy systems, combat cardio, and opponent tape study. My background as an MMA analyst for the UFC means I bring that same level of deep, technical breakdown to your personal game plan. If you are training at a gym in Mumbai, Delhi, or anywhere across India, my goal is to plug into your current system and make you more robust. ### How We Work - **Objective Evaluation:** We start with an honest look at your current physical and mental state. - **Custom Modifications:** We adapt training to your specific body type and injury history. - **Longevity Focus:** We train to keep you on the mats for years, not weeks. This is not a 'New Year, New Me' resolution. This is a commitment to a process that demands discipline. If you want to stop clowning around with half-baked advice and start training like a martial artist, let's talk. ## About Pushkaraj Shirke I am an MMA analyst and coach who puts in the work on the mats every single day. I do not sell shortcuts, just science-based programming designed for fighters who are actually serious about their long-term growth. 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