--- title: "Meet Our Expert MMA Coaches in Gurugram | Warrior's Cove" description: "Learn from the best at Warrior's Cove. Our coaching team, led by Ashwin Hoon, brings years of competitive MMA experience to every training session in Gurugram." canonical: https://mytribe.in/warriorscovemma/kids-martial-arts-program/meet-our-coaches last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Meet the Coaches: Expert MMA and BJJ Trainers in Gurugram Tribe Verified · 12 years of professional MMA expertise By [Warrior's Cove](https://mytribe.in/warriorscovemma) · 2 training centers across DLF Phase 1 & 3, Gurugram · ₹4,500 per month (estimate) Part of [Kids Martial Arts Program](https://mytribe.in/warriorscovemma/kids-martial-arts-program). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/warriorscovemma/kids-martial-arts-program/gallery) Our coaches are active fighters and seasoned practitioners who don't just instruct—they mentor. Get to know the team building Indian champions. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Meet our owner and Head Coach, Ashwin Hoon. As a pioneer in the Indian MMA scene, he sets the standard for excellence and is committed to building a strong future for the sport in the country.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf1c7765-4588-42d8-b28d-730befe1a69d) - [Video: A milestone moment at the academy. We celebrate as Coach Shaun and another long-time student are promoted to Brown Belt in BJJ, a testament to over a decade of dedication, training, and teaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83f6c1be-4517-452b-aab5-a20a0cfe054e) - ![A quiet moment of instruction on the mat. Our coaches excel at breaking down complex movements into simple, understandable steps for even our youngest warriors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b86c7371-cb0f-4bd8-87ac-2c53811b77c5) - ![Personal attention makes all the difference. A coach fine-tunes a student's arm position, ensuring they not only learn the move but understand the mechanics behind it for effective self-defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6a4de2a-9ed8-47e2-aefb-4be563aa41c6) - ![Coach Shaun leads a BJJ class, demonstrating techniques and providing constant feedback. His technical expertise and passion for Jiu-Jitsu are evident in every class he teaches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59aa4f6d-d0f2-4039-b0c5-2e12bfe3efd9) ## About Meet Our Coaches You won’t find drill sergeants barking empty orders here. Our coaches, including Head Coach Ashwin Hoon and BJJ technician Shaun, prioritize the mechanics of leverage and safety over raw aggression. Whether they are breaking down a complex BJJ position for a child or prepping a fighter for a summit, the focus remains on technical precision and discipline. ### The Foundation of Our Academy Warrior’s Cove isn’t just a gym, and we don’t believe in 'hired gun' instructors who just read from a manual. Our coaching staff is comprised of active practitioners and former competitors who have lived the grind of martial arts. We have been operational since 2012, and our teaching philosophy is built on what we have learned on the mats over the last decade. ### Meet the Lead Team **Head Coach Ashwin Hoon** As the founder and head coach, Ashwin has been at the forefront of the Indian MMA scene since its infancy. He doesn't just manage the academy; he sets the technical standard for excellence. You will see him at everything from high-level industry panels like the recent MMA summit at PHD House to the daily grind on the mat at our DLF Phase 1 location. His approach is simple: build fighters from the ground up, focusing on consistency and mental fortitude. **Coach Shaun (BJJ Brown Belt)** Shaun started at the academy as a young boy and has grown into one of the country’s foremost Jiu-Jitsu technicians. Recently promoted to Brown Belt, his technical understanding is the backbone of our BJJ program. He is particularly effective with our youth and beginner programs, where his patience and focus on mechanics help students master complex movements without relying on brute strength. ### Our Coaching Philosophy We believe that a good coach knows how to adapt. If you are a parent looking for discipline for your child or a serious athlete prepping for pro tryouts, you get the same level of attention. We focus on: * **Safety and Mechanics:** Especially for children, understanding how to fall and how to control an opponent is more important than sparring intensity. * **Real World Application:** Self-defense isn't a theory; it is a drill you repeat until it becomes muscle memory. * **Community:** We are a family. Our coaches ensure that the gym environment is free of ego, where the only goal is to improve your skills and push past your previous limits. ## About Warrior's Cove We’ve been living and breathing martial arts since 2012. Our academy is a family where coaches and fighters grow together, pushing past limits on the mats every single day. 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