Delhiites never shy away from trying out new things in areas of entertainment, food or even fitness. We always look forward to eating at the joint that is creating a buzz or watching a new play that’s in town. However, on the fitness front, we often feel like there isn’t much to explore. So, we mostly just hit the nearest gym or join a dance class in the neighbourhood. And that’s because, not many of us are aware of a gem that exists and thrives on the outskirts of Delhi in DLF Phase1, Gurgaon: Warrior’s Cove Mixed Martial Arts Academy, a fitness academy that teaches a popular martial art form known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This fitness mecca for many is the brainchild of Jahangir Raza, a submission and self-defense expert who has been practising different martial art forms since he was 16. Simply put in the words of Jahangir, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art form that was especially designed for a small person to be able to defend him/herself against a larger opponent, based purely on intelligence, technique and leverage.” Straying from the conventional idea of ‘big is strong’, BJJ is also advised for women because any of the techniques taught under it can be effectively executed in a real-life scenario where it may be important to be able to defend oneself. Since BJJ is quickly gaining popularity as an exceptional form of self-defense that also makes for a fun and effective workout regime, it is fast beating the regular fitness programs practiced in gyms and fitness studios across Delhi/NCR.
Even though BJJ is easily the current favourite of fitness aficionados in Delhi & Gurgaon, it isn’t preferred by those who desire a bulky body; it stresses more on bodyweight training that helps tone the body and build muscles in all the right places. At Warrior’s Cove, a 5-10 minutes warm-up session is followed by 20-30 minutes of circuit training that focuses on different parts of the body; the next 45 minutes are dedicated to drilling techniques and training in the ‘technique of the day’. With masters of the art as instructors who lay emphasis on the right ideology and fundamentals, the academy is well-equipped to help transform the puniest ones into bully-slayers.
A few months into BJJ at Warrior’s Cove will help you achieve a body that is not only lean, toned and downright sexy, but also more flexible than ever. But you don’t have to take our word for any of it. Here’s something straight from the horse’s mouth: Shiv Whorra, who swears by BJJ and has been training at the Warrior’s Cove for over two years, shares his experience- “the academy provides a fantastic environment to learn and grow among people who work together to better themselves, keeping their ego in check!”
