Were you that guy who practiced Daniel Sans “Crane” kick. A big fan of Miyagi and his Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand technique. Or were ready to fight for Rocky Balboa when he was up against Ivan Drogo. We’ve selected the best Dojos for you to go practice this beautiful art. Spent a lot of time researching online and then went to few of the dojos to get you the best listing

Full Disclosure – The author trained at the Fight Elite MMA Dojo for a period of 2 months.

This is not a ranking of these dojos, but a colllection of places where you could reach out to train.

Fight Elite MMA

Started by Irfan ‘Inferno’ Khan a veteran of the Super Fight League (SFL) in April 2015. This is a complete Dojo at Andheri(W) with the latest equipment and trains both professional fighters and fitness enthusiasts in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing and Muay Thai There are separate sessions for beginners and advanced fighters, so beginners don’t shy away!

Contact Details:
FB - www.facebook.com/fightelitemma/
Address - Shop # 2, Ground Floor, Business Point, Behind BMC office, Opposite Andheri Station West., 400095, Mumbai, Ph no. 09768 598 142, 022 2670 8968

XFF – Xtreme Fight Federation

Started in 2003 by “Superkick” Shafiq, one of the most experienced MMA champions in India. Again a center that caters to both beginners and advanced fighters and trains fighters in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Has 4 dojos – In Bandra, Tardeo, Mira Road and Andheri.

Contact Details: Website - www.xtremefightfederation.com/ FB - www.facebook.com/xtremefightfederationmma/

Bandra – 1st Floor, Zeba building,Next Totryme Shop, Opp Globus,Hill road, Bandra West | Andheri (W)- 2nd Floor, Moonwalk Studio, Heera Panna Mall, Oshiwara, Andheri West | Tardeo - Studio One Eight Nine, 15 / 16, DJ Dadajee Rd., Opp Tardeo Bus Depot | Ph no - 082464767 / 9967880547

Total Combat Fitness

Total Combat Fitness (TCF) was established by Bala Shetty, an 8 times undefeated National Muay Thai Champion and a medalist in Muay Thai Championships at Asian Games. Bala Shetty is the Head National Coach, Muay Thai India National Federation and the first male fighter from India to be signed up by OneFC. TCF strives to bring awareness and promote arts of Muay Thai, MMA, Rythmic Combat, Boot Camp and Personal Training.

Contact Details: Website: www.totalcombatfitness.com,   FB: www.facebook.com/TotalCombatFitness/

Dadar East - Mancherji Joshi Hall, Near Five Gardens, Opp. Palamkote Hall, Firdosi Road, Parsi Colony | Kandivali East - Teens Dance Academy, Opposite SCN Club, Thakur Complex | Bandra West - Temperence Studio, St. Xaverian Court, Sherly Rajan Road, Near Rizvi College of Hotel Management | Andheri East - Military Road Welfare Association Garden, Military Road, Marol | Ph. No. – Balkrishna - Ph: +91-9833216866, Pankaj Agarwal +91 9920887515

Fighting Fit

Started in 1997 by ‘Renshi’ Hemal Shah who has been training in various Martial Arts like Karate, Jiu-Jitsu and Kobudo for the past 20 years Teaches Kick boxing, MMA and Jiu Jitsu. Has centres in Bandra and Versova. Training is provided for both professionals and beginners. For professionals,  certification is also provided for coaching programs.

Contact Details: FB - https://www.facebook.com/Fighting-FIT-195999163770235/

Address : Bandra : Bandra Hindu Association School, Off Linking Road, Bandra, Mumbai. | Versova : J P Road, Off Yari Road, Next to D-Mart, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai | Ph no - 095945 05050

Combative School Of Martial Arts

Started in 1990, one of the older Dojos in Mumbai. CSMA was founded by Sensei Cyrus Rustomji. Sensei Cyrus is one of the top trainers in the country with a very impressive resume. CSMA runs classes in Bandra, Sanpada and Borivli, with the main centre at Bandra.

Contact Details: www.cyrusninja.in/index.html, FB - www.facebook.com/csmaninja 

Address : Bandra - Bandra Physical Culture Association, Dr. Raghunath Lane, Opp. Hotel Siddharth, Beside Bandra Talao | Mobile:+91-9821075735, Landline: 022-24455702

Pls do comment if you think there are any other Dojos that should be featured here.