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title: "BJJ Seminars & First Aid Training at Reign MMA Bengaluru"
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# BJJ Seminars and First Aid Workshops at Reign MMA

Tribe Verified · Host to India's first female BJJ champion

By [Reign MMA](https://mytribe.in/reignmma_india) · Training at HBR Layout, Bengaluru · ₹500 per session (estimate)

Part of [Grappling (BJJ & Wrestling)](https://mytribe.in/reignmma_india/grappling-bjj-wrestling). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/reignmma_india/grappling-bjj-wrestling/gallery)

We aren't just about fighting. We bring in world-class experts to the gym and ensure every member is trained to handle real-world emergencies.

## Photos and videos

- ![We were thrilled to welcome BJJ Black Belt Professor Dominick and Brown Belt Coach Almine for a full week of Gi and No-Gi sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19c72377-a166-4063-9eee-e47cf933919e)
- ![Welcoming BJJ Brown Belt Coach Ryan McGrath to Reign MMA. We look forward to learning and training with him.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66a115c6-93ce-4389-a404-134e201c72fd)
- ![We were stoked to host Professor Tessa Neely, the first female BJJ Black Belt in India and an IBJJF World Champion, for exclusive sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8a1f754-3aaf-409f-9d3d-2ffdf861a5ca)
- ![Life skills are more important than combat skills. Our team participating in a 4-hour First Aid course, learning CPR and other emergency protocols.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e28fd67-a59e-40f6-b133-75bbcccee073)
- ![A student learning how to properly apply a bandage during our first aid certification course.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ee7774c-c1d8-45d5-a6e2-788f1049d54a)
- ![An instructor demonstrating the proper technique for assisting someone who is choking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38cc29d4-66d7-44cb-aa04-2c4ded74d9e4)
- ![A close-up of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machine used during our CPR and first aid training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48398087-6b7d-4faf-8470-78bafe0d6d10)
- ![The team proudly holding their first aid course completion certificates. We are now better equipped to handle emergencies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d112536-c735-431c-a639-2b54d7603993)
- ![An instructor demonstrating basic life support techniques for infants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57049f2a-c8db-4237-83e5-e5fa609106be)
- ![Students practicing how to create a makeshift arm sling for injuries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/625ccf94-086d-412f-b539-bba6ec63178c)
- ![A wide shot of our members practicing CPR on dummies during the first aid workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f2c7781-7674-4874-b6fc-f87d2b9331e6)
- ![Learning how to properly stabilize the neck and head in case of a potential spinal injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71e294ad-a71a-4b32-9e5c-4b31935ec0d4)
- ![Another angle of the choking-assistance demonstration during our safety workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b43c826-b7b1-4b0a-ac00-eccf23a13486)
- ![Our members practicing chest compressions, a critical skill for CPR.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97fa627d-e9f2-47a6-b552-e0ec363ea0a0)
- ![The instructor showing the correct procedure for infant CPR and first aid.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afc6dd9f-8e1f-4249-9e71-f2a349cc4a9a)
- ![A close-up of the hands-on training for spinal injury management.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c039966e-051d-4468-bade-0c070697b9de)
- ![Team members practicing how to properly apply an arm sling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c568089c-6caa-4493-a29c-22dcb8649171)
- ![The AED and training dummy, essential tools for our first aid certification.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb0c1fa7-2594-458a-a3ec-f1d157d9549c)
- ![Another view of the team practicing CPR in our gym.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc4ee62c-545c-4334-abef-b2af04cd4de8)
- ![An instructor demonstrates how to place someone in the recovery position.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df55f018-b63e-4992-bc7b-54d9a4ca2bd9)
- ![The group photo of our newly certified first aid responders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1855eb4-ce4e-4f9e-a2e0-666a812bde53)
- ![Practical, hands-on learning during our first aid course.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2cd6a8b-18a6-49f0-96f6-46e168f7b802)
- ![A student learning how to put an unconscious person in the recovery position to ensure their airway remains open.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e49c0f9b-f693-4e2b-a5b9-06b486a52a44)
- ![We are a BJJ Globetrotters affiliated academy, open to everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. We believe knowledge not shared is worthless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb2be29d-1cb6-44ac-b97c-1412b054df32)
- ![A screenshot of our feature on the BJJ Globetrotters website, highlighting our academy's welcoming philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c96b112-e0ae-4453-bd9e-7ce208b7bffe)
- ![Our recommendation for visitors to Bangalore. We're not just a gym, we're a gateway to exploring the region.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29121efd-6a0f-40aa-9c03-ea8ed62e21e8)
- ![Our thoughts on the future of BJJ in India. We are focused on providing quality instruction to meet the growing demand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8dc32a9-c1dd-4daa-a42d-cc8aa13bc6f6)
- ![A duplicate of 112, emphasizing our focus on quality over quantity in the growing Indian BJJ scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0239a052-476a-4dcb-bddc-8b689707f98e)
- ![A brief history of our academy, which opened in April 2019, as featured by BJJ Globetrotters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de2df174-1431-4053-afa7-7380f3a3594c)
- ![We discuss the challenges of running a BJJ gym in India, from lack of awareness to overcoming misconceptions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/073aae7c-b9ec-41cd-b822-c2071d5bf0d6)
- ![Another look at our feature as an affiliated academy with BJJ Globetrotters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8817c51-e1b7-445f-b623-1ce46daa0906)
- ![A profile of our head coach from the BJJ Globetrotters feature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d40c4e87-7c0b-430c-a206-530e4cabcf04)
- ![More insight into the challenges and opportunities for BJJ in our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88027735-4085-458e-9e6f-3db71e35c01b)
- ![Our invitation to travelers and globetrotters to visit us and train.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/523476c5-970e-4602-ad89-dcd01e3fb66a)
- ![Reinforcing our open-door policy. We love to learn from visitors and share our knowledge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a7f3e70-4963-4642-acab-11e64424a23b)
- ![This is why we train. A real-life testimony from a student who used his Jiu-Jitsu skills to safely restrain a thief.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd77e896-9169-4878-8f50-da342926ccb0)
- ![The student explains how he used an armbar and a rear-naked choke to control the situation until help arrived.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ceafc182-43ae-404e-a6be-b287a6d70b5b)
- ![A duplicate of 136, detailing the real-world application of the techniques we teach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/742dd846-25fb-4dc8-9d7a-3831490cc42e)
- ![A duplicate of 135, showing the powerful real-world impact of our training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5eb68cc3-007b-416f-887f-5413399f865d)

## About Beyond the Mat: Seminars & Special Events

Our 'Beyond the Mat' sessions are about two things: leveling up your technique with fresh eyes and keeping our family safe. We don't just roll, we host experts like IBJJF World Champions for intensive, week-long seminars and ensure everyone knows how to handle medical emergencies with full-day, certified First Aid and CPR workshops.

Martial arts is a journey that does not stop at your daily rolling sessions. To keep growing, you need to step out of your comfort zone and learn from the best in the game. That is why we constantly bring in high-level talent to our facility in HBR Layout. Whether it is IBJJF World Champions like Professor Tessa Neely or seasoned BJJ Black Belts, these seminars are designed to break plateaus and introduce new technical perspectives that you won't get anywhere else in Bengaluru.

But being a martial artist is about more than just technique. It is about responsibility. When we are on the mats, we are responsible for each other's safety. That is why we run mandatory and elective certification programs, including full-day First Aid and CPR workshops in collaboration with certified medical trainers. We teach our students to identify strokes, manage fractures, use AED machines, and perform infant CPR. If something goes wrong in the gym, on the street, or at home, we make sure our tribe is the first to step up and help. We are building warriors, and warriors look out for their own.

## About Reign MMA

We are #TeamReignMMA, a family built on blood, sweat, and community. We don't believe in just training robots, so we bring the best in the world to Bengaluru and equip every one of our members with the skills to save lives.

[See all of Reign MMA's services](https://mytribe.in/reignmma_india)

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