Founder, Director & Head Coach
Suraj Kabir Verma is the visionary Founder, Director, and Head Coach of Kings Academy of Martial Arts Chandigarh, one of the leading martial arts and combat sports academies in the Tricity region. With over 15 years of experience in martial arts, fitness, and athlete development, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals of all ages build confidence, discipline, and physical excellence through professional training.
A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Karate, Black Belt in Taekwondo, and Certified Personal Trainer, Suraj has earned 125+ medals and championships throughout his martial arts journey. His achievements have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Pride of Asia Award, reflecting his contribution to martial arts and fitness.
His expertise spans Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Taekwondo, Self-Defense, Functional Fitness, and Strength & Conditioning. Over the years, he has trained 1,500+ students, guided professional and amateur MMA fighters, and prepared athletes for state, national, and international championships. He has also provided fitness and action-training programs for celebrities, including Punjabi singer and actress Sunanda Sharma, along with coaching corporate professionals from organizations such as Johnson & Johnson and Tech Mahindra.
Beyond the academy, Suraj actively conducts self-defense workshops in schools, colleges, corporations, and community organizations. As a Guest Lecturer at Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran), he shares his expertise with aspiring fitness professionals and young athletes. Through the Close Combat Foundation, he continues to promote women’s safety and youth empowerment by organizing free self-defense awareness programs for women and underprivileged children.
Academically, Suraj combines practical coaching experience with strong educational credentials, including an MBA, a Doctorate in Business Management, and professional certifications in Mass Communication, fitness, and martial arts. His mission is to make world-class martial arts training accessible to everyone while inspiring confidence, discipline, leadership, and lifelong fitness. Under his leadership, Kings Academy of Martial Arts Chandigarh has become a trusted destination for MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, Self-Defense, and Functional Fitness across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and the surrounding Tricity region.