--- title: "My Fight Journey: Real MMA Training and Self-Defense in Noida" description: "Explore My Fight Journey to see real MMA techniques. I offer practical self-defense training in Noida, focusing on the fighter's mindset. Start your My Fight Journey with me today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/warriorstrength_/self-defense-training/my-fight-journey last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # My Fight Journey: Real MMA Training Tribe Verified · Trained in real-world professional MMA fights. By [Kapil Gupta](https://mytribe.in/warriorstrength_) · Trains at VAJRA MMA in Noida and across Delhi NCR · ₹800 per session (estimate) Part of [Self-Defense Training](https://mytribe.in/warriorstrength_/self-defense-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/warriorstrength_/self-defense-training/gallery) Every bruise, every takedown, and every win I have captured here tells a story. This is my journey inside the cage, and the mindset I bring to every coaching session. ## Photos and videos - ![In the heat of battle during a DCW fight. This is the moment of truth where all the training comes together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81623152-bd63-4574-8c30-045c367e5f8e) - ![Exchanging punches in the cage. I'm not afraid to stand and trade because I trust my training and my chin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21133870-bd1e-40fe-a8ed-41108a29ce44) - [Video: Ground and pound to finish the fight. When you have a dominant position, you have to be decisive. This is what we train for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c82eccd-2b81-4ec5-8be5-530090af43f4) - [Video: My post-fight speech. I talk about my journey, the challenges I face, and my promise to always come back stronger. This is my reality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b527caee-411b-4902-aeb1-d24d9fdec92d) - [Video: Speaking at the DCW 2 press conference. I believe Gorkha is a mindset of courage, and I represent that every time I step up to fight a tough opponent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da22e680-1075-47a1-8739-26dfbfaba020) - [Video: I've been a fighter since I was a kid. This journey started a long time ago, and it's far from over.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6110f953-ce93-4822-8076-12743a7b241f) - [Video: Skill vs. size. People might underestimate you based on how you look, but the real story is told when the cage door locks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/695427d5-1d79-4c3d-8039-bb9a3d3ed04c) - [Video: A view from outside the cage during one of my fights. The clinch against the fence is a grueling part of MMA.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc5a29bf-846b-495a-b6c9-7675ed418721) - [Video: A clip from one of my earlier fights. Every fight is a lesson, and I carry that experience into my coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8da199e4-9def-440f-8863-5d5dd6708047) - [Video: Commentary from one of my fights. Taking on tough opponents is how you grow as a fighter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea88d7ee-dd08-4470-a352-72db48864b37) - [Video: This is the reality of MMA. It's a tough sport, and you have to be mentally strong to handle the violence and pressure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19c82e56-07e9-4c31-8a30-99ba73a7fad4) - [Video: A clip from one of my fights showing a takedown and ground control, just like we practice in the gym.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6301e04-d7c1-4425-b304-a46aee606cff) - [Video: Another angle of a fight finish. Securing the takedown and finishing with ground and pound is a classic MMA strategy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ade20d9f-7e00-4c28-8609-a9d0b9f1b2fd) - [Video: A fight-finishing sequence. In these moments, you rely on your training and your spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42bfc671-678c-4cd9-a239-2e453cd84fc0) - [Video: Receiving my medal after a grappling championship. The hard work pays off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32a01a6e-9077-4511-bfaa-75cc1e06eb66) - ![Getting advice from a UFC veteran. I'm always learning and trying to absorb knowledge from those who have reached the highest level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8af5483-fe0c-4beb-bff2-2f81867726d2) - ![A shot of me in a dominant ground and pound position during a fight. This is the result of countless hours of drilling and training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/527e42ff-3824-45dd-9e37-0ffd1303f187) ## About My Fight Journey I don't just teach moves; I teach you how to handle the pressure when things get real. You will see me fighting in the cage, but remember that I am coaching you to survive, not just to look good. We drill the same sprawls and clinch control that keep me safe during my own matches. I started with nothing, mopping floors and chasing a dream everyone laughed at. The photos you see here aren't staged; they are moments from my own fights where technique was the only thing keeping me in the game. That is the reality I bring to my training floor at VAJRA MMA in Sector 72, Noida. ### The Reality of Our Training Real fighting is not about looking cool. It is about conditioning your body and training your brain. My coaching is grounded in what actually works in the street and the cage. We don't do flashy stuff. We focus on: * **Wrestling for Defense:** How to stay on your feet when someone tries to grab you. * **Ground Survival:** What to do when you are taken down and need to get back up. * **Boxing Basics:** Using head movement and footwork to defend, not just throw punches. When you train with me, expect sessions that are tough. My classes include high-intensity drills, partner work, and situational sparring to test your reflexes. If you are a beginner looking for self-defense or a fighter wanting to sharpen your MMA skills, my goal is to give you a, 'fighter's mindset' that stays with you long after you leave the gym. Whether you need private 1-on-1 coaching or group sessions, come prepared to work. ## About Kapil Gupta I am Kapil. I used to mop floors at McDonald's while dreaming of being a UFC fighter. Now, I train people in Noida to protect themselves using the exact same MMA skills that keep me standing in the cage. 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