--- title: "Student Stories: Martial Arts Training in Bengaluru | TSMA" description: "Read inspiring student stories from The School of Martial Arts in Koramangala. Discover how our disciplined training builds strength, confidence, and real-world skills." canonical: https://mytribe.in/theschoolofmartialarts/boxing-trainer-referee-certification-program/student-stories-the-will-to-win last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Student Stories: Resilience and Martial Arts Success Tribe Verified · 26 years of martial arts in Bengaluru By [The School of Martial Arts](https://mytribe.in/theschoolofmartialarts) · Diploma course at Koramangala Academy · ₹11K Per Year (estimate) Part of [Boxing Trainer & Referee Certification Program](https://mytribe.in/theschoolofmartialarts/boxing-trainer-referee-certification-program). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/theschoolofmartialarts/boxing-trainer-referee-certification-program/gallery) Martial arts at our school is not about collecting medals, but about what you build within yourself. Meet our students who turned physical and personal challenges into lifelong strength. ## Photos and videos - ![A moment of sportsmanship and victory after a tough bout. Our student T D Ramalingam, who overcame a physical disability, celebrates with his coach and opponent, embodying the respect and dedication we instill in our fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59a0c903-0cec-4f69-9cc6-21debf066af2) - ![Poondhanam Velayudan, a 22-year veteran Black Belt of our school, rests between rounds. His journey highlights the importance of mental sharpness and resilience, core principles he learned and now passes on to junior students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bd285db-70ed-44fd-8788-f05551a2fb99) ## About Student Stories: The Will to Win Success on these mats isn't determined by your initial fitness level or how many years you've spent in a gym. It is determined by the commitment to show up. Take T D Ramalingam, who trained with us despite the limitations of a polio-affected leg. He didn't come here for a quick fix; he came for a process that required him to rework his balance and movement from the ground up over the course of a year. The stories shared here—from Poondhanam Velayudan’s 22-year journey to the resilience of our students in the boxing ring—reflect the reality of training at The School of Martial Arts in Koramangala. We don't promise overnight transformation. We provide a structured environment for long-term development. Our training, conducted at the St. Francis School grounds, focuses on the fundamentals of boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. Whether you are aiming for our 2-year vocational boxing diploma or simply want to improve your personal fitness, the curriculum remains consistent. We prioritize technical precision, breathing, and mental sharpness over raw power. ### What You Can Expect - **Technical Rigor:** You will learn stance, guard, and proper punch mechanics. We don't skip the basics. - **Inclusive Training:** Our batches are designed for everyone. We have dedicated programs for women and specific cohorts for students looking to turn boxing into a professional career. - **Mentorship:** You are not training alone. Our senior students and instructors actively guide beginners, ensuring that every session at our outdoor facility is productive and safe. If you are looking for a place where ego is left at the door and discipline is the primary metric for success, you will find it here. We train you to handle setbacks, manage physical discomfort, and maintain consistency even when progress feels slow. ## About The School of Martial Arts I’m Ashwin. I’ve spent 26 years building this school, not to create fighters who beat others, but to help people conquer their own limits. Whether you are 15 or 55, when you step onto my mats in Koramangala, the only person you are competing against is who you were yesterday. 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