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उद्भव (Udbhava): Choosing Good Over Pleasant. The Story of a Young Girl Who Refused to Quit Kickboxing
Can kickboxing change more than your fitness? In this candid interview, Shukti reflects on how two years of kickboxing made her undergo changes. Part of Kombat Hall's **Udbhava** series, this conversation explores the life lessons, self-defence skills, discipline, and personal growth that martial arts can cultivate in teenagers.

Shikher Gupta
Aug 48 min read


What Happens When Ordinary People Keep Showing Up to Martial Arts Training?
What happens when ordinary people keep showing up to martial arts training? A student research project at Kombat Hall explored the experiences of teenage and adult practitioners, revealing stories of growing confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and coping with stress. Through real interviews and participant experiences, the study offers an intriguing look at how repeatedly facing challenges, discomfort and failure may influence the way people respond to difficulties f

Shikher Gupta
Jul 79 min read


When the Client is the Predator: A Corporate Self Defense Workshop
In a world where domestic help is often 'invisible,' the workplace is a locked apartment or a secluded kitchen. After hearing harrowing stories of washroom traps and high-society predators, we knew a standard training session wasn't enough. Discover how Kombat Hall designed a specialized corporate self defense workshop to empower domestic professionals with the 'Color Code' of survival, tactical escape drills, and the confidence to shift from worker to warrior.

Shikher Gupta
Mar 75 min read


Sand, Spirit, and Success: Reflecting on Kombat Hall 2025 Journey 🥋
Reflecting on a landmark 2025 at Kombat Hall. From the sand dunes of Jaisalmer to producing four National Kickboxing Champions, Sensei Shikher Gupta shares the milestones of grit, growth, and the spirit of Sthirpragya that defined our tribe this year.

Shikher Gupta
Jan 13 min read


My 10-Minute Road Rash: Why I Didn’t Throw the Punch in Self-Defence
What happens when a martial artist is threatened during a routine cycle home? After a near-miss with a reckless driver at Cloud 9 Hospital, I found myself in a high-stakes standoff. But instead of throwing a punch, I chose a different path. Discover the split-second psychological calculus of the OODA Loop, the reality of the Amygdala Hijack, and why a simple smile might be the most lethal weapon in your arsenal

Shikher Gupta
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Why Top Fighters Still Honour Their Belts — Even in MMA and Kickboxing
Why Belts Still Matter in Modern Martial Arts including MMA and Kikcboxing| Kombat Hall.

Shikher Gupta
Nov 5, 20255 min read


🥊 The Warrior Within: A Conversation with Kru Yuri, Muay Thai Veteran with 100+ Fights
Discover the journey of Kru Yuri, a Muay Thai legend with over 100 fights in Thailand, now teaching at Kombat Hall. In this powerful interview, he shares insights from four decades in the ring—lessons on fear, mindset, discipline, and fighting spirit. From brutal training camps to overcoming blackouts in the ring, his story is a masterclass in grit. Whether you're a beginner or a fighter, learn how authentic Muay Thai can transform.

Shikher Gupta
Jun 26, 20255 min read


Kickboxing: Because I Enjoy Picking Fights I Probably Won't Win
Watch a restless whirlwind turn into a focused fighter with kickboxing
Ushma
Mar 24, 20254 min read


5 Ways to Create a Safer World for Women
Do you want to create a safer world for women? Understand these 5 ways to create a safer world for Women

Shikher Gupta
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Trekking in the Himalayas: What I Broke and What I Found!
Some learnings from trekking in the mighty Himalayas

Shikher Gupta
May 30, 20244 min read


Diary of a Non-Martial Artist in an Extreme Martial Arts Camp
Here's Nikita's diary on Extreme 4.0 The Martial Arts Camp which combined Trek and Training
Nikita
May 2, 20248 min read


Lifelong Trauma: Lesson from Self-Defence
Here's the story of a girl who faced a traumatic situation and later figured out that had she known the technique she would have escaped

Shikher Gupta
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Reflections of 2023 from Kombat Hall
Reflections from 2023. Best Moments of Kombat Hall

Shikher Gupta
Dec 31, 20234 min read
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