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# Shafiq Shaikh

I teach practical self-defense and a range of martial arts, from MMA to Kickboxing. My philosophy is direct: learn to cause maximum damage with minimum strength, and understand that true power is never used against the weak.

## Services

### [Combat Sports & MMA Training](https://mytribe.in/xffofficial/combat-sports-mma-training)

At 4 studios across Mumbai & Navi Mumbai; Travels to client's location

Typically ₹3-12K per month (group class) (estimate)

- [Video: Street fights are a matter of seconds. I teach you how to use your hands, elbows, and knuckles to deliver a knockout punch and escape safely. This is not about sport, this is about survival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01716539-db32-4d72-8020-69cbd47b4a72)
- [Video: Listen to my student, actress Aditi Sharma. In just 15 days, she achieved significant fat loss and got ready for her movie's fight sequences. We train for real goals, whether it's fitness or professional work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf5f3540-883c-40be-909c-82e607e9d9d1)
- [Video: You don't always need a weapon. I show you how to use a simple t-shirt or handkerchief to control an attacker without causing permanent injury, just enough to neutralize the threat until help arrives. This is a practical street fight technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24dae7b1-831f-4622-9902-b4cd9e720093)
- ![It is an honor to be recognized for my work. This award for 'Best MMA Coach' from The Mumbai Achievers Awards 2023 is a testament to the dedication of my students and the effectiveness of our training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb764852-40a3-4cc4-895f-6b21dd64b840)
- [Video: A perfect high kick requires flexibility, balance, and timing. Here, I am demonstrating the proper form and control during a one-on-one training session in the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a1a728d-e362-4173-b886-b9267887f177)
- [Video: The rear naked choke is a dangerous hold, but it has a defense. I teach you the advanced counter to escape this common MMA and street fight submission, turning your opponent's attack against them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70e95ea2-637c-422f-896f-fb95c6029b6c)
- [Video: My kids' MMA classes are about more than just fighting. Here you can see them learning discipline, focus, and the fundamentals of martial arts in a structured and safe environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15d7d493-e65a-49ee-b0be-1d63276d631a)
- [Video: This is a memory from the India vs Iran Kickboxing Fight in Abu Dhabi. My journey as a fighter, winning the 'Best Fighter' title, is the foundation of the real-world experience I bring to my coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/059243fc-271c-490b-aa34-50ea6523949f)

### [Corporate Wellness & Training](https://mytribe.in/xffofficial/corporate-wellness-training)

At 4 studios across Mumbai & Navi Mumbai; Travels to corporate offices & client locations

Typically ₹12-30K per session (2 hours, up to 30 people) (estimate)

- [Video: In my corporate workshops, I teach real techniques for real situations. Here, I am showing a simple and effective way for an employee to defend against a common grab, right in their own office space. It is about building confidence and practical skills, not about becoming a fighter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4215620c-8d43-4f2a-b2e4-c339bd67d50d)
- ![This is the result of a successful corporate self-defense workshop. You can see the confidence and team spirit. My goal is to empower every member of your team, creating a safer and more cohesive work environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18f4efd1-5246-445d-8659-bb6583c4a2f7)
- [Video: You don't need a weapon when you know how to use what you have. In this demonstration, I show how to use a simple handkerchief for a 'cloth choke' to safely neutralize a threat without causing serious injury. This is a key part of my practical self-defense training for corporate teams.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24dae7b1-831f-4622-9902-b4cd9e720093)
- [Video: Fitness is a powerful tool for team building. My group functional training and cardio kickboxing sessions are high-energy, fun, and designed to make your team sweat and succeed together. A fit team is a strong team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8be80289-6492-4eea-ac79-14eaa15f5b60)
- [Video: My work in women's self-defense was featured by Prime 24 Media. This coverage highlights my commitment to providing essential safety skills for corporate and community groups, reinforcing that self-defense is a critical life skill for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ff4ed70-1be2-464f-8305-5a62e6af8d5a)
- [Video: Being recognized as the Best MMA Coach by the Times of India was an honor. This award reflects my years of dedication and the high standard of training I bring to all my clients, from professional fighters to corporate employees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48535231-f254-44ae-8218-2db5936b508c)
- [Video: Health is the greatest wealth. In my wellness talks, I give straight advice on how to build a strong and healthy life through proper sleep, natural diet, and consistent activity. I teach sustainable habits, not temporary fixes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dc20d4e-d5e4-4114-858b-e54d2b47c96f)

### [Fitness & Nutrition Coaching](https://mytribe.in/xffofficial/fitness-nutrition-coaching)

At 4 studios across Mumbai & Navi Mumbai; Travels to client's location

Typically ₹800-2,500 per session (estimate)

- [Video: Here is my client, actress Aditi Sharma, sharing her experience. We worked on her fitness goals for a film role, focusing on both fat loss and fight sequence training, and achieved a 3-inch reduction in just 15 days through dedicated work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf5f3540-883c-40be-909c-82e607e9d9d1)
- [Video: I always tell my clients to avoid crash diets. Quick weight loss often leads to long term health problems like liver issues and poor digestion. My method is to lose weight slowly and healthily, because we train to get fit, not to get hospitalized.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7220d53-531f-404b-a9c6-454fbc716f96)
- [Video: This is a glimpse of a high-energy personal training session focusing on Muay Thai pad work. I guide my clients through fast-paced striking combinations, improving their cardio, technique, and reaction time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41e37f83-6926-4a22-adcd-052bbc748b0c)
- ![I am honored to have been recognized as the "Best MMA Coach" at The Mumbai Achievers Awards 2023. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my entire team and all my students at Xtreme Fight Federation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb764852-40a3-4cc4-895f-6b21dd64b840)
- [Video: I believe in teaching the fundamentals correctly. In this video, I break down the basic technique for a roundhouse kick, explaining how to pivot, turn your body, and strike effectively with the lower shin to generate power and avoid injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c392920f-f95b-464b-9da4-9965a7e36bf7)
- [Video: Our group classes are all about functional training and high energy. Here you can see a typical session where clients work on strength and conditioning exercises together, creating a motivating and supportive environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8be80289-6492-4eea-ac79-14eaa15f5b60)
- [Video: It was a privilege to conduct a self-defense workshop at Jai Hind College. I believe martial arts is not just for the gym, but a crucial life skill, and I enjoy sharing this practical knowledge with the community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3724e041-d747-4ee0-a662-a8bae5ab2995)
- [Video: Real fitness is a lifestyle. It starts with simple things like sleeping on time, eating natural foods like fish and vegetables, and staying active with at least 10,000 steps a day. Your body is a gift, and it's your duty to keep it fit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dc20d4e-d5e4-4114-858b-e54d2b47c96f)

### [Kids' Martial Arts](https://mytribe.in/xffofficial/kids-martial-arts)

At 4 studios across Mumbai & Navi Mumbai

Typically ₹3,000-6,000 per child per month (estimate)

- ![Yeh hain humare future champions. Yahan training ka maqsad sirf medals jeetna nahi, balki bachchon mein confidence aur discipline laana hai. Dekhiye in bachchon ko, VIVA Judo Championship se gold aur silver medals ke saath, yeh unki mehnat aur humari sahi training ka natija hai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f79dc0c-7888-44b2-ab8e-b8cd0aaee3ea)
- [Video: Ek jhalak humari kids martial arts class ki. Bachche line mein khade hokar discipline seekhte hain, phir full safety gear pehen kar sparring practice karte hain. Humara focus hamesha safety aur sahi technique par rehta hai, jaisa aap is video mein dekh sakte hain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15d7d493-e65a-49ee-b0be-1d63276d631a)
- [Video: Martial arts ki shuruaat bachpan se hi hoti hai. Dekhiye yeh chhota bachcha kaise gymnastics aur flexibility ki training kar raha hai, jaise backbends aur rolls. Yeh exercises asli martial artist banne ki neev hain, jo body ko strong aur sharp banati hain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/683c846f-4415-41d6-9e9f-00a252cb5bc6)
- [Video: Yeh meri beti Ayesha hai, punching bag par practice karte hue. Mere khud ke bachche yahan train karte hain, isliye main har student ki safety aur training ko utni hi ahmiyat deta hun jitni apne parivaar ko. Yakeen rakhiye, aapka bachcha yahan safe haathon mein hai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f27800e-0ceb-49c6-b56a-569f553792f7)
- [Video: School ya college mein agar koi is tarah gardan pakad le toh kya karna hai? Main yahan real-life self defense sikhata hun. Is video mein main dikha raha hun ki kaise ek simple move se aap dushman ko control karke zameen par gira sakte hain. Yeh sirf sport nahi, life skill hai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87730484-0546-49fe-b0a9-3a13656b702e)
- [Video: Jab Times of India aapko 'Best MMA Coach' ka award deta hai, toh yeh ek badi zimmedari hoti hai. Yeh award mere liye ek reminder hai ki main apne har student ko best training deta rahun. Meri koshish hamesha apne kaam mein imandaar rehne ki hai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48535231-f254-44ae-8218-2db5936b508c)
- [Video: Dekhiye Ayesha ko, humari young MMA student, poore gear mein ground-and-pound technique practice karte hue. Hum ladkiyon ko strong aur confident banate hain, taaki woh apni hifazat khud kar sakein. Training dummy ka istemal karke hum unhe safe mahol mein real fight scenarios ke liye taiyaar karte hain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a0e8ec1-1e77-4a43-b31f-0dc3dbf1ba96)

### [Self-Defense Training](https://mytribe.in/xffofficial/self-defense-training)

At 4 studios across Mumbai & Navi Mumbai; Travels to client's location

Typically ₹2,000-5,000 per person per month (group class) (estimate)

- [Video: Street fight mein show-off nahi, survival chalta hai. It's a game of seconds. I teach you how to use your hands, your lafa, your elbow to end the fight fast. Kam taakat mein zyada nuksaan, that is my rule.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01716539-db32-4d72-8020-69cbd47b4a72)
- [Video: Here is actress Aditi Sharma talking about her training with me. We worked on her fitness goals for fat loss and also prepared her for movie fight sequences. It shows that my training delivers results, whether for health or for professional work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf5f3540-883c-40be-909c-82e607e9d9d1)
- ![This is from one of my women's self-defense workshops. My goal is to empower every woman with the confidence and skills to feel safe and in control. Seeing this group ready to learn and defend themselves gives me great pride.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18f4efd1-5246-445d-8659-bb6583c4a2f7)
- [Video: A gun to your chest is a high-stress situation, but you still have options. I teach you how to react, redirect the weapon, and disarm the attacker. This is a vital self-defense technique for dangerous encounters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca792a43-5af9-4623-ab5a-a39c1532fbab)
- [Video: Aksar fight mein log collar pakad lete hain. I show you a simple technique, Kata Jujime, to escape this grip without even hitting the person. It's about using leverage, not just strength, to control the situation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/492b5c90-cc02-4199-b4ba-adeb61576b0a)
- [Video: Being recognized as the Best MMA Coach by the Times of India was a great honor. For me, sukoon mein kaamyaabi hai, peace in success. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication I put into every student.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48535231-f254-44ae-8218-2db5936b508c)
- [Video: You don't always need a weapon; sometimes, even a simple cloth or handkerchief can be used for self-defense. I demonstrate a choke technique that can neutralize an opponent in seconds without causing blood or serious injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24dae7b1-831f-4622-9902-b4cd9e720093)
- [Video: Everything starts with the basics. Before you learn to fight, you must learn how to stand. I teach the proper kickboxing stance to give you a strong foundation for balance, movement, and power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/892b4822-3275-4dba-9210-08bd1ed9834c)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Mera naam Shafiq Shaikh, CEO hoon XFF ka. Log Shafiq sir bulate hain mujhe. Mumbai mein 2001 se dojo chala raha hoon. MMA fighter hoon, kickboxing champion bhi, par asli baat hai health aur discipline. Title sab kuch nahi, sukoon toh dusron ko strong banane mein hai. Bacche, professionals, celebrities - sabko sikhata hoon. Fitness laakh niyaamat hai, bhoolna mat. Life ki fight ke liye taiyaar karta hoon.

### My work

- **Training in Many Styles**: MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing, Self Defense, BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Gymnastics - group ya personal, sab hai.
- **Women's Self-Defense Classes**: Ladies ke liye special self-defense aur fitness training. Simple, practical, har koi seekh sakta hai.
- **Kids Martial Arts & Special Batches**: Bacchon ke liye alag batches. Discipline, fitness, fun - sab milta hai.
- **Practical MMA Training**: Main fight aur fitness dono ke liye train karta hoon. Practical techniques, fundamentals pe focus.
- **Fundamental Kickboxing Techniques**: Kickboxing basics sikhata hoon, champion ki tarah train karte hain. Beginners bhi aa sakte hain.