The Journey of Ravi Samra: How a Gujarati Athlete Reached India’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Map

Discover the inspiring journey of Ravi Samra, Gujarat’s emerging Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu talent, in this in-depth interview hosted by BJJ Black Belt Prof. Binish Sukhija.
If you're searching for BJJ in India, Jiu-Jitsu stories, BJJ training inspiration, or want to learn how Indian athletes are shaping the future of martial arts — this episode is a must-watch.
Ravi shares his complete Jiu-Jitsu journey in India, starting from Taekwondo days to transforming into a highly technical BJJ brown belt. This interview covers everything — discipline, mindset, social media’s influence on BJJ, injuries, training breakdowns, coaching kids, and India’s martial arts culture.

What You’ll Learn in This BJJ Podcast
How a Gujarat athlete discovered Jiu-Jitsu
The rise of BJJ in India and Gujarat
Importance of discipline, self-research & technical drilling
How injuries shape your Jiu-Jitsu approach
Social media’s effect on modern training
Coaching kids vs coaching adults in BJJ
Why Jiu-Jitsu is the best martial art for kids & women
Ravi’s future plan to open a Jiu-Jitsu academy in Gujarat
Advice for new beginners entering Jiu-Jitsu

00:00 – BJJ in India introduction & who is Ravi Samra
00:28 – Martial arts beginnings in Gujarat
00:59 – Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
02:03 – First struggles in training BJJ
03:24 – Ground Zero India connection
04:29 – Traveling outside Gujarat for Jiu-Jitsu learning
05:22 – Searching for real BJJ schools
06:17 – First authentic Jiu-Jitsu sessions
08:00 – Early seminars & Delhi BJJ scene
08:38 – BJJ progress from 2016 to 2022
09:59 – Why traveling is essential for BJJ growth
10:28 – Learning BJJ through analysis and videos
11:21 – Self-study and technical drilling
12:56 – Trial, error & improvement in Jiu-Jitsu
13:20 – Injuries, setbacks & comeback journey
14:16 – Taekwondo precision helping BJJ movement
15:13 – Martial arts shaping life values
17:16 – Importance of positional work in BJJ
18:07 – What creates real progress in Jiu-Jitsu
20:07 – Sending technique videos for feedback
21:56 – Building a Jiu-Jitsu learning routine
22:28 – Coaching kids BJJ vs coaching adults
23:26 – Mindset of the new generation of students
24:20 – YouTube & instructionals changing Indian BJJ
25:12 – Early Gracie basics & self-defense foundation
26:48 – Social media influence on Jiu-Jitsu
27:22 – Fancy moves vs fundamentals
29:08 – Why BJJ is the best martial art for kids & women
30:37 – Fitness, injuries & long-term health
32:48 – Brown belt promotion & next goals
33:16 – Plans to open a Jiu-Jitsu school in Gujarat
34:50 – Patience, finances & parental support
36:52 – Government job vs martial arts passion
38:07 – Competition reality in India
39:46 – Advice for new BJJ beginners

Whether you're a beginner, coach, parent, or athlete, Ravi’s story gives you a clear picture of what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in India really looks like.