Combat Kinetics

What Combat Kinetics does

Combat Kinetics is a Chennai-based, multi-location chain of combat sports and fitness clubs operating as a unit of Savage Works Private Limited. It delivers coach-led training across seven owned club locations in Chennai (Anna Nagar, Mount Road, Teynampet, Velachery, Pallikaranai, Vanagaram, Neelankarai), serving individual consumers ranging from competitive MMA athletes to general fitness enthusiasts, children, and corporate groups. Its flagship programs are Core Combat MMA, Shock Boxing, Savage Life Fitness Bootcamp, Kids MMA, Targeted Personal Training (in-club, at-home, online), and a foundational Kinetics 101 program, supported by a trial class priced at Rs. 500. Pricing is structured on tiered subscription plans ranging from roughly Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 36,800, with Credit Card EMI options available on memberships.

The underlying training methodology blends multiple martial arts disciplines (Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, judo, SAMBO) with sports-science-backed programming, organized around an in-house GPP (General Physical Preparation) and SPP (Specific Physical Preparation) progression framework. The company has no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed software platform; member interaction is primarily through the company website (booking, membership management, merchandise) and standard social channels. Founder and head coach Ajit Sigamani served as official head coach for Team India for six years, and Combat Kinetics functions as the headquarters for the Tamil Nadu State MMA Federation with FIAS affiliation, lending institutional credibility that supports its competitive fighter pipeline.

The business model is direct-to-consumer recurring revenue: subscription memberships (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, annual), personal training packages, kids' programs, and trial conversions. There is no external institutional investment, no franchise model, and no third-party distribution; growth has been entirely organic within Chennai. Distribution is wholly owned: physical clubs plus the company website. The company has not disclosed revenue, headcount, or membership counts, but operates with 11-50 employees, indicating a small-to-mid sized private fitness operator.

Name

Combat Kinetics

Legal name

Savage Works Private Limited

Website

https://combatkinetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Combat Kinetics is a Chennai-based chain of seven combat sports and fitness clubs offering coach-led MMA, boxing, fitness bootcamp, kids MMA, and personal training programs to individual consumers, founded and led by former Team India head coach Ajit Sigamani.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Combat Sports and Fitness Training Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training (HSADADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Clubs/Teams (MMA Gyms/Teams, Boxing Clubs, Pro Wrestling Stables) (MPAKABAC), Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Classes (HSADABAF), Combat Sports Sanctioning Bodies & Commissions (Boxing/MMA/Kickboxing) (MPAKAFAI)

Keywords

• Martial arts training
• MMA fitness classes
• Combat sports coaching
• Boxing fitness programs
• Functional fitness bootcamp

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Group Classes: Revenue from group MMA, boxing, and fitness bootcamp classes sold as membership plans with various durations (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, annual)
2. Personal Training: One-on-one personal training sessions offered in-club, at-home, or online with monthly or single-session pricing
3. Kids MMA Programs: Specialized martial arts training programs for children sold as membership packages
4. Trial Classes: One-time trial class fees (Rs. 500) adjusted against membership if customer joins

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Combat Kinetics operates a chain of 7 combat sports and fitness clubs across Chennai, India, delivering in-person martial arts, boxing, and functional fitness training programs to individuals and children. The company sells recurring membership subscriptions for group classes (MMA, boxing, fitness bootcamps, kids MMA), one-on-one personal training (in-club, at-home, or online), trial classes, and corporate workshops, anchored by a sports science-backed curriculum that progresses members from foundational fitness through professional-level competition preparation.

Product overview

Combat Kinetics is a multi-location chain of combat sports and fitness clubs based in Chennai, India, operating as a unit of Savage Works Private Limited. The company offers a portfolio of training programs anchored by Core Combat MMA Classes as its flagship product, supplemented by specialized offerings including Shock Boxing Classes, Savage Life Fitness Bootcamp, Kids MMA Classes, Targeted Personal Training, and trial classes. The product ecosystem follows an integrated training philosophy that combines martial arts techniques with sports science principles, progressing members from foundational fitness (Kinetics 101) through specialized combat training. Programs are available across seven club locations throughout Chennai with tiered pricing based on duration and training module.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Combat MMA Classes Comprehensive MMA training integrating techniques from Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and additional combat disciplines; covers striking, takedowns, grappling, mental conditioning, physical conditioning, and strategy. Available across all 7 club locations in Chennai with membership plans ranging from monthly to annual durations (Rs. 8,500 to Rs. 36,800).
• Shock Boxing Classes Boxing classes for competitive athletes, self-defense, and physical fitness targeting guard, punching and combinations, evasion, footwork, blocking, mental conditioning, physical conditioning, and strategy; covers both Olympic Boxing and Pro Boxing systems. Subscription pricing ranges from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 30,000 depending on duration and club location.
• Savage Life: Fitness Bootcamp Functional fitness bootcamp building strength, endurance, and mobility through scalable calisthenic exercises across a three-month program; designed to develop real strength, mobility, and mental resilience without conventional gym equipment. Pricing ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000.
• Kids MMA Classes Safe and structured MMA classes designed for children to develop agility, discipline, and self-confidence; sold as membership packages starting at Rs. 15,000.
• Targeted Personal Training Tailored one-on-one coaching for personalized fitness goals delivered as In Club, Online, or At Home modules covering MMA, Yoga, Malyutham, Gymnastics, Sports Conditioning, and Strongman exercises. Pricing ranges from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 34,190 on monthly or single-session plans.
• Combat Kinetics Trial MMA Class Introductory one-time MMA class for beginners covering basic striking techniques, grappling and takedowns, and fundamental movement and conditioning drills; requires no prior experience and costs Rs. 500 with the fee credited against membership if the customer joins.
• Kinetics 101: Fitness Bootcamp Foundational fitness bootcamp program designed for beginners to build strength, endurance, and confidence at their own pace; part of the General Physical Preparation (GPP) training methodology progression offered as an entry-level path before specialized combat training.
• Corporate Workshops and Seminars Off-site corporate engagements covering team building, stress management, and employee wellness, delivered through combat sports–grounded workshops and seminars for business audiences in Chennai.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ National Championship Titles achieved by team members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cult.fit: India's largest fitness chain offering boxing, MMA-style conditioning, group classes and personal training across many cities. Most direct Indian comparator in terms of multi-city fitness chain with combat-sports offerings, though its model is broader than Combat Kinetics' pure-play MMA focus.
• Xtreme Couture: Premium MMA gym chain founded by Randy Couture with multiple U.S. locations focused on MMA, boxing, Muay Thai and fitness. Comparable as a multi-location MMA-first brand with elite-coach lineage.
• Evolve MMA: Asia-headquartered multi-discipline MMA gym chain (Muay Thai, BJJ, boxing, wrestling) operating premium academies in Singapore and other Asian cities. Highly comparable to Combat Kinetics in offering a full multi-discipline combat sports curriculum with multiple club locations in a single region.
• American Top Team (ATT): Global MMA gym chain with multiple affiliate locations producing world champions. Closest global benchmark for a multi-location, coach-led MMA training brand with competitive-team credibility — the international archetype of what Combat Kinetics is building in India.
• Tiger Shroff's MMA Matrix: India-based MMA training venture associated with actor Tiger Shroff, focused on MMA and functional combat fitness training. Closest Indian brand analogue in the premium MMA gym category that Combat Kinetics operates in.
• Team Quest: Long-running MMA gym brand (Matt Lindland, Dan Henderson) with multiple U.S. locations and a strong competitive-team culture. Relevant peer for the coach-anchored, competition-driven gym identity that Combat Kinetics emphasizes.
• Straight Blast Gym (SBG): International MMA gym network with affiliate locations worldwide, known for producing elite amateur and professional fighters. Directly comparable in coach-led MMA training, affiliate/club structure, and competitive-team identity.

Broad incumbents

• Gold's Gym India: Established international fitness franchise with a large Indian footprint offering general strength training, group classes and limited combat-style classes. Comparable as a broad incumbent fitness chain in India competing for the same fitness-enthusiast wallet share.
• Anytime Fitness India: Global 24/7 fitness franchise with Indian locations focused on convenience and general conditioning. Comparable as a broad, multi-city Indian fitness incumbent competing for foot traffic and recurring memberships, though lacking combat-sports specialization.

Regional players

• KHK MMA: Bahrain-based MMA gym and team supported by the Kingdom Holding Company, producing internationally competitive fighters in a Middle East market. Comparable as a high-profile, well-resourced MMA training brand operating in a single regional hub outside Combat Kinetics' geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CombatKinetics
• Facebookfacebook.com/CombatKineticsMMA
• LinkedInin.linkedin.com/company/combatkinetics-india
• Instagraminstagram.com/combatkineticsmma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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