Anuthama :  It's been a pleasant experience being a student of Guru Manikandan.  I am a person who takes time to learn something, especially when it's entirely new to me. The same has been the case with martial arts. I don't have any prior experience with martial arts. And I used to think martial arts trainers are usually too strict and hard on students. So learning martial arts from him was like a fresh breathe of air - He is friendly, His teaching always has  a touch of humor, He is serious when required and most importantly, patient in imparting this knowledge. He ensures every student has understood the combinations. he teaches well and gets it right. He also patiently wait and answer different questions from students before moving into the next. All of which were a pleasant surprise to me, since he exceeded my expectations. I am very grateful to him for all of these. Wishing him all the best for his future endeavours and may God bless him with what's in his best interests.

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Nivedita :  When Sravan wanted me to learn Martial arts in 2020 I was hesitant. I was scared at the same time whether would my body accustom to it, mentally/physically would I be able to reciprocate what is being taught. 
First 1 or 2 months I struggled really hard, I was not getting the posture, the stands right (well, it’s not correct even now) but Guru Manikandan have helped me progress and correct the postures and stands. 
Long ago i was the only girl during weekend classes, I was not feeling shy but I was feeling down that would I able to match the guys energy, flow and the techniques. Guru Manikandan and my fellow students at the Dojo made me realise that it’s not about how well I match others rather it’s about learning the ART itself. 
Later point in time, I loved attending the weekend classes. Every day seemed new to me learning something new in every single class, be it a new technique or learning the previous technique a better way. 
I felt really confident, as a woman!! 
Dojo and my Master Guru Manikandan means a lot to me. 
Personally the way I see life has changed. It’s not always about fighting with a problem or worrying about the problem itself rather find a solution or move away from it. This is my personal take away for lifetime from learning Martial Arts!!
The way he treats the students and the way he teaches the technique and trying to perfect us is something great!! Thank you so much Master!!
I will continue learning with him sooner!!

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Shravan :  There is a quote- “Martial arts is a journey and not a destiny”
I have understood this by training with Guru Manikandan. My perception with life has changed.  I’ve had hurdles in my life, but after training my mind works in such a way automatically to be adaptive and inclusive. No matter what problems are there in life, one hour session of martial arts just gets me back to normal.
I wanted to continue this journey with Guru Manikandan. I draw a lot of inspiration from him and luckshana, karthi, lokesh, abu. The principles he taught in class are not just taught but all the people mentioned above are following it. That shows the true spirit of martial arts.
Will be back to India soon to train under Him.

 

Vishal :    

 It’s only been 3 months for me but I would really like you to know…….I never realized that I would enjoy it to the extent that I do! I’m not training with a teacher now because I am abroad and really don’t know if I’ll get the quality of education that I did from Guru Manikandan so I’m happy learning by myself. 

Martial arts has implemented a discipline in me and shown me how mentally strong I am and how I can improve it. I also see a huge boost in my confidence and reduced anxiety levels when I’m out in New York City! Also helped me with my flexibility issues and body pain that I had and really got me confident about my longevity in this life :) hope I can continue the progress. 

With that said, I really wish and hope to train more under Guru Manikandan, and hopefully get graded. Thanks for getting me on my path.

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Mugil Vanjinath :  What started off as a means for self defence, has now become an integral part of my life. I look forward to every class with utmost excitement and the joy I get after class is unmatched. After joining Muay Thai, I've become calmer, more composed and mentally strong. I consider the FightBack Combat Academy to be one of the safest places I have, where there is encouragement and support from not just Guru Manikandan or Asst. Trainer Luckshana, but also from every classmate. The place is full of

positive vibration and I'm really enjoying it! Thank you so much, and

please continue to inspire and encourage us

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Mr.Viswanath :  I have been learning martial arts for a about 15 months and am very thankful for the intense  sessions and close guidance from our coach Manikandan. The last 15 months have helped me better understand my physicality, abilities, limitations. Centredness, better perception and fluidity have been my key improvements and this is just the surface. I am very convinced that  this is just the starting point of a long long journey

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Mrs.Radhika Prakash : My Son Roshan, learning martial arts

from Guru Manikandan made a huge difference!!
Roshan has been learning from Him right from his 5 years 

and Nowhe is 12.

It has helped him in coordination, focus, improving his listening

skills, building more of motor skills, getting into a routine and

discipline!!
This covid period though he took a break but reviving again

was so easy all because of the training imparted by

Guru Manikandan. All these teachings and advices given

by him , will come a long way in their lives!! Thank you sir!!

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