What kind of protagonists do you identify with in movies? I’ve always found myself enamored by the Karate Kid series (Note: I’m talking about the original movies—not the Jaden Smith one where they practice Kung Fu instead of Karate.). I have to confess I covet the kind of discipline, delicate skill, strength, and concentration that martial arts students have. My lazy Sunday morning movie marathon got me thinking about the possibility of me learning a martial art. But before I could lace up my sneakers and head out to learn, my plans came to a full stop. Where would I learn martial arts? Who would teach me? I wasn’t so sure if Indians were big on martial arts. Mumbai, although a city of vibrance and variety, doesn’t seem—at first glance—to offer many places to learn martial arts. Thankfully, after some research at the Fitternity HQ, I discovered otherwise.
For all my fellow aspiring Karate Kids/Adults in Mumbai, I present to you the ten best places to learn martial arts in this city!
Xtreme Fight Federation: MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing
Fighting Fit: Kickboxing, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA
Tai Chi International Academy: T’ai Chi, Self Defense
Korean Combat Martial Arts Academy: Taekwondo
Alexander Fernandes: Wushu Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Shaolin Martial Arts: Pure Shaolin Kung Fu, Weapon Training, Kathas, and Fitness Exercise
Amit Lalwani’s Kickboxing Academy: Kickboxing and Muay Thai
Total Combat Fitness: Rhythmic Combat, MMA, Muay Thai, and Functional Fitness
Combative School of Martial Arts: Ninjutsu and MMA
If you fancy a martial art a bit more Indian, you can try out Kalaripayattu – know more about it here.
Whichever fitness studio or academy you choose, you won’t go wrong. So prepare to make that Karate Kid dream of yours a reality.