MMA
Head Coach & Founder
ICSA
22+ Years of Combat Sports Experience
JITESH BANJAN
MMA
Head Coach & Founder
ICSA
22+ Years of Combat Sports Experience
JITESH BANJAN
As the head coach and founder of ICSA Bangalore, Coach Jitesh Banjan has built a legacy of excellence, establishing India's first mixed martial arts school in South India with a special emphasis on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over 22 years of experience in combat sports, he began his journey as a kickboxer before discovering mixed martial arts and transforming his passion into India's No. 1 MMA Fight Team. His commitment to excellence and innovative training methods have positioned ICSA Bangalore as a top training choice for top-tier combat athletes across the nation.
As the head coach and founder of ICSA Bangalore, Coach Jitesh Banjan has built a legacy of excellence, establishing India's first mixed martial arts school in South India with a special emphasis on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over 22 years of experience in combat sports, he began his journey as a kickboxer before discovering mixed martial arts and transforming his passion into India's No. 1 MMA Fight Team. His commitment to excellence and innovative training methods have positioned ICSA Bangalore as a top training choice for top-tier combat athletes across the nation.
Under Coach Banjan's expert guidance, numerous fighters have achieved remarkable success on the global stage. His training roster includes fighters from renowned international promotions such as ONE Championship, Brave FC, Matrix Fight Night, and Max Muay Thai. He has mentored elite fighters like Tarun Hiremath and Abdul Kahaf, who now compete under Matrix Fight Night, along with other notable athletes including Srikant Sekhar, Shyamanand, Clinton D Cruz, Kantharaj Agasa, Manjit Kolekar, and Ajay among others who have joined ICSA under his leadership.
Under Coach Banjan's expert guidance, numerous fighters have achieved remarkable success on the global stage. His training roster includes fighters from renowned international promotions such as ONE Championship, Brave FC, Matrix Fight Night, and Max Muay Thai. He has mentored elite fighters like Tarun Hiremath and Abdul Kahaf, who now compete under Matrix Fight Night, along with other notable athletes including Srikant Sekhar, Shyamanand, Clinton D Cruz, Kantharaj Agasa, Manjit Kolekar, and Ajay among others who have joined ICSA under his leadership.
Forging Fighters: The Akhaada Behind Indian MMA
Forging Fighters: The Akhaada Behind Indian MMA
Coach Jitesh Banjan is not only a master on the mats but also a savvy business leader whose contributions have had a profound impact on MMA in India. Established in 2011, ICSA teaches a unique MMA fighting style and conditioning programs to a new generation of individuals striving to reach their competitive fighting, fitness, self-defense, and nutrition goals. His dedication to the sport and innovative business strategies continue to drive ICSA's success and influence in the fighting community, making it what many call in Indian terminology, a proper "akhaada" - a place where warriors are forged.
Coach Jitesh Banjan is not only a master on the mats but also a savvy business leader whose contributions have had a profound impact on MMA in India. Established in 2011, ICSA teaches a unique MMA fighting style and conditioning programs to a new generation of individuals striving to reach their competitive fighting, fitness, self-defense, and nutrition goals. His dedication to the sport and innovative business strategies continue to drive ICSA's success and influence in the fighting community, making it what many call in Indian terminology, a proper "akhaada" - a place where warriors are forged.