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title: "Striking Fundamentals: Boxing Classes & Pad Work in Noida"
description: "Master boxing and MMA striking fundamentals with expert pad work and technique training in Noida. Build speed, power, and real fight IQ at VAJRA MMA."
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last_updated: 2025-09-25
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# Striking Fundamentals: Boxing & Pad Work

Tribe Verified · Training fighters at VAJRA MMA, Noida.

By [Kapil Gupta](https://mytribe.in/warriorstrength_) · Trains at VAJRA MMA in Noida and across Delhi NCR · ₹800 per session (estimate)

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I don't teach you to look tough, I teach you to fight. Whether you are here for fitness or to step into the ring, we start with the basics—proper footwork, sharp combinations, and defensive habits that actually work.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Working the heavy bag. This is where we build power, endurance, and perfect the mechanics of every punch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec71d526-f308-43d3-bcd6-32b857915ce7)
- [Video: Pad work with a student. I focus on teaching sharp combinations and good defensive habits like head movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ba8ddd1-a285-4568-803b-b08fb6ff7e74)
- [Video: Late night rounds on the heavy bag. The work doesn't stop when you're tired. That's when it really begins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f22de42c-667b-4a25-97d5-7b77138f1217)
- [Video: Sparring drills with headgear. This is how we learn to apply techniques under pressure while staying safe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9bb45ca-fd9c-4827-bed1-43685e1936b0)
- [Video: People think the gym solves problems. It does. It builds discipline and mental strength that you carry with you everywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4976b40a-b026-40f2-8c42-05154036e7bf)
- [Video: From a kid with a dream to a fighter in the ring. The journey has been long, but the principles are the same: show up and work hard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6110f953-ce93-4822-8076-12743a7b241f)
- [Video: In the ring, sparring. This is where you test your skills, find your weaknesses, and learn to stay calm under fire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b13b5ca1-2a06-48b8-a322-21d4e883dabc)
- [Video: This is the feeling when you stop holding back and become the fighter you were meant to be. Unleash your potential.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9855964d-3caf-4342-a57d-b7080960de87)
- [Video: A mix of striking and grappling. In MMA, you have to be ready for the fight to go anywhere. Born weak, will die stronger.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67594319-ac38-4ef7-9bf9-63cbdcb6188d)
- [Video: A light sparring session in the ring. It's about timing, distance, and reading your opponent, not just throwing hard punches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88cd615e-8d87-4b78-b677-8773df05eaea)
- [Video: Shadowboxing on the rooftop. You don't always need a gym. All you need is space and the will to train.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67e0a93a-6381-48b8-83a1-83da2de5d261)
- [Video: Fast hands on the pads. This drill is for building speed and accuracy in your combinations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77ea5cd4-d1fb-42b2-b5dd-9b155672427c)
- [Video: Getting in the zone before a training session. The ring is my office.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e5f2d4b-dffe-4c9c-b238-4197ead95717)
- [Video: Incorporating Taekwondo kicks into MMA striking. Having a diverse set of attacks makes you unpredictable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b089870c-1373-48aa-b15a-e501ce69bada)
- [Video: Pad work drills. I'm holding the pads, guiding my student through combinations and correcting their form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20c9c18c-e471-4002-a366-80ace352d13f)
- [Video: Shadowboxing in the ring. This is where you visualize the fight, practice your footwork, and perfect your movements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df401b61-07cc-4d4b-8287-5ce029090d56)
- [Video: More shadowboxing, focusing on movement and flow. The ring is a canvas, and your movement is the art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39b783a5-73fe-48b8-b9b8-4528cc2af043)
- [Video: Sparring in the ring. "Dhyan lagao" means focus. In a fight, a split second of lost focus can be the end.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6dde5ae3-c5f7-4adc-a9e1-a7d4eb070944)
- [Video: A sparring session with a student. I'm coaching them through the round, pointing out openings and defensive adjustments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5394fae-cf4c-4a96-b15a-ba4314614b7e)
- [Video: Working on kicks and punches in the ring. A complete MMA fighter needs to be dangerous with all their limbs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b14fe20-a68a-4148-9d04-c7540d2a3500)
- [Video: Pad work in the ring. The sound of a clean punch hitting the mitts is the sound of progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8fde52f-ddbd-4786-901f-1a58ac5455ad)
- [Video: For me, martial arts is peace. In the middle of the chaos of training, I find my focus and my calm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac0ddb5c-7848-48ae-b791-be848cfa4944)
- [Video: People ask where the energy comes from. It comes from passion and the desire to be better than I was yesterday.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dc63691-c6f0-4700-905e-7c6be6485148)
- [Video: A light technical sparring drill. We focus on technique and control, not power, to sharpen our skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f946d29-9080-422b-84af-3d5d214ace5e)
- [Video: Shadowboxing outdoors. It's about returning from your lowest point and finding your rhythm again.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6ae4835-d0a4-4589-ae4a-436233f84178)
- [Video: Shadowboxing in the gym. Working on head movement, footwork, and staying sharp.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/199d7175-5119-4ec2-9a58-b2462a970e50)
- [Video: A friendly face-off. The rivalry between MMA and boxing is always fun, but a true martial artist respects all disciplines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f795d3a-f1d1-4e0c-9e11-9bd829488efe)
- [Video: Sparring in the ring with headgear. Safety is important, but so is feeling the pressure of a live opponent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45b27c9a-d7ac-4134-9928-185f2847ef4b)
- [Video: Heavy bag work. Putting in the rounds to build stamina and power in my punches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a6fb87d-b485-42ef-904d-fc182072a163)
- [Video: More heavy bag work, focusing on combinations and moving around the bag.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/369d7551-679c-403e-9931-a1d929155da0)
- [Video: Working on footwork and angles while hitting the heavy bag. Good footwork creates good punches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/235c4a3c-87c8-4e2b-97fe-efb734417540)
- [Video: A boxing coordination drill using a ladder. This improves foot speed and the connection between your feet and your hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40e04aca-3f93-4003-bfd8-8d272a382005)
- [Video: Shadowboxing to warm up. Every movement has a purpose, from the slip to the punch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/779d1e2a-4f4e-4a83-932c-06d77f9c4f46)
- [Video: Putting in the work on the heavy bag, even when tired. This is where mental toughness is built.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b27d56a-47f9-4c5b-8a93-3f5f619830d8)
- [Video: Working on power shots on the heavy bag. Every punch is thrown with intention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da7038d4-772b-49a5-83ba-372d8329f723)
- [Video: A clip from a sparring session. It's a constant exchange of attacks and defenses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acf9b710-5863-4aaf-a4be-eb72a6f9daf4)
- [Video: Another sparring clip, showing the importance of keeping your guard up and moving your head.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c97b92fa-0650-4ff5-b560-61d6be9a9b5c)
- [Video: Sparring in a circular ring drill. This teaches you to manage distance and cut off the opponent's movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e45301ca-e5f3-4bd4-843c-8d1ce4a5a5b5)
- [Video: Pad work drills in the ring. I'm working with a student on their jab and cross.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53f8605d-dc6b-4d8a-b153-410d204fb9a9)
- [Video: Close-up of pad work. The focus is on snapping the punches and bringing the hand right back to the chin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cff552f6-c906-499d-8db6-eccdb2c854d8)
- [Video: A quick pad work combination. Speed and accuracy are the goals of this drill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c64d98b-f441-4671-9fec-256a87ec074b)
- [Video: A view of the gym with the heavy bag in the foreground. This is where we sharpen our tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/624e9b2c-f5ed-43f4-8bdc-95e794970092)
- [Video: Hitting the heavy bag. This is a fundamental part of any striker's training routine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82ad7121-d2d0-443a-af68-b9fa09a954f0)
- [Video: More heavy bag work. Consistency is key to improving your striking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/549ece3d-53ac-4581-8b9b-b156f7e969a4)
- [Video: Working on combinations on the heavy bag. Putting together punches to create effective attacks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a218ec7-a2aa-41f8-b635-cce91372e947)
- [Video: The logic is simple: the more you put in, the more you get out. That applies to every punch you throw.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6295609b-523e-4a6d-87dc-d380233ea615)
- [Video: Shadowboxing in front of the mirror. This is a great way to check your form and make sure your technique is clean.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df3aac0b-5ec4-448a-92d5-3cfbfdb6eb6f)
- [Video: Drilling jabs on the heavy bag. The jab is the most important punch in boxing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dafb132e-ea40-4515-84ce-c8d6552d82af)
- [Video: A fun drill using a water bottle to practice slipping punches. It teaches you to move your head off the centerline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de99d4b1-51b8-4a37-8971-e06991079b75)
- [Video: Working on power and combinations on the heavy bag. Every punch is a step towards your goal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c3e20a4-e624-48ad-872f-050350400034)
- [Video: A coach watching over a student during bag work. Proper guidance is essential for development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a51596c-0eac-4013-bc5d-ba0b0bb27dfc)
- [Video: Practicing footwork and movement along a line while shadowboxing. The foundation of good boxing is in the feet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/049d4468-bfad-4023-a6a5-278312c58d11)
- [Video: Basic sparring drills. It's about having the heart and courage, the "mard," to step in and trade punches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48049c49-ba24-4d7a-91af-b23c9ef9bfe8)
- [Video: Heavy bag work, focusing on rhythm and flow. Boxing is like a dance, and the bag is your partner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3fde4e89-3f92-4c5e-951e-c2835ae943d3)
- [Video: Pad work in the ring. Home is where the heart is, and my heart is in the gym.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6538ded-922d-4714-8396-02a676d9136e)
- [Video: The sound of punches on the bag. Listen carefully, it's the sound of hard work paying off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cb5536d-3272-471d-a6b4-654c5a2fdb95)
- [Video: Highlights from a technical sparring session. We focus on speed, timing, and defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d5944da-b3ab-4361-bd42-dfbc40edb6fb)
- [Video: A clip from a sparring round. It's a tough process, but this is how you get better.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2cba4c4-7ef8-451e-8eae-ff9909bc3507)
- [Video: Sparring highlights. You can see the focus on both offense and defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f1f3a62-939f-4052-bf58-9a37906babae)
- [Video: Sparring in the ring. You have to face your fear and trust in your training. That's where true strength comes from.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4992e54a-5420-409a-87e5-b4f989ba4b81)
- [Video: A black and white clip of a sparring session. It's about bringing your imagination to life, seeing the openings before they appear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e64eeee6-6b40-4430-97fb-d51adfd897b0)
- [Video: Pad work at the UFC Gym. Sharpening the tools and staying ready.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34722048-a333-4eef-94d0-8de51f92af3b)
- [Video: Resistance band shadowboxing. This is a great drill for building speed and power in your punches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0efd21a-0d67-4e01-907a-b86465eac0ec)
- [Video: Shadowboxing in a different gym space. The work continues no matter where you are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fce94e85-365d-4311-8b6e-7c12d1461fbe)
- [Video: Kneeing the heavy bag. In MMA, you need to be dangerous in the clinch, and knees are a powerful weapon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65814f20-83d9-44f4-89d9-7f1bb5dc01dd)

## About Striking Fundamentals: Boxing & Pad Work

We don't do 'cardio boxing' here. When we work on the pads, I’m correcting your weight distribution and head movement, making sure every combination is backed by solid defensive habits. If your guard drops, we fix it—because habits built in the gym are the ones that show up when you're under pressure.

Most people come in looking for a workout, but they stay because they start learning how to actually move. Striking isn't about throwing heavy hands until you're tired; it's about timing, distance, and efficiency. 

### The Method
* **Pad Work:** I hold pads specifically for your reach and style. We aren't just hitting; we are simulating fight scenarios. You learn to slip, counter, and reset without losing your balance.
* **Heavy Bag Conditioning:** This is for power and mechanical perfection. You’ll learn how to throw a punch without compromising your posture, ensuring you aren't leaving your chin exposed.
* **Defense First:** Before we focus on your offense, we build your shell. Whether it's footwork drills or head movement, if you can't defend yourself, you can't stay in the fight.

### Why Train Here?
My facility at VAJRA MMA in Sector 72, Noida, isn't a luxury gym. It’s raw, it's honest, and it’s built for work. We focus on 'Fight IQ'—understanding why a jab sets up a cross, and why a feint is just as important as the strike itself. 

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your existing MMA striking, you'll get 90-minute sessions that push you physically and mentally. I break down every movement—from basic stance work to complex combos—so you know the 'why' behind every move. Main cheez hai consistency. If you're ready to put in the work, you'll find your rhythm.

## About Kapil Gupta

Log haste the jab maine kaha tha fighter banna hai. I’ve been through the grind, from mopping floors to stepping into the cage. Now, I bring that same discipline to you, focusing on technique over ego because that's how champions are built.

[See all of Kapil Gupta's services](https://mytribe.in/warriorstrength_)

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