ABOUT COBRA THAI

Pune's premier MMA & fitness community

MEET THE TEAM

Champions, coaches, and community builders

Richard Rozalewicz

Richard Rozalewicz

Founder & Muay Thai Coach

Driven by a passion for Combat Sports, Richard founded Cobra Thai to create a top-class training Academy. Richard has trained in combat sports for over 20 Years, Muay Thai being his go to Discipline.

Dushan Burale

Dushan Burale

Head MMA Coach

3-Time National MMA Champion, Kickboxing National Championship, Professional Fighter – 31+ Combined Amateur & Pro Fights. A seasoned fighter and champion, Dushan leads the MMA programme at Cobra Thai.

Prathamesh Deshpande

Prathamesh Deshpande

MMA Coach – Kickboxing, Boxing & MMA

Asian MMA Championship Silver Medallist, Represented India at GAMMA World MMA Championship, Professional Fighter - 4-0-0. Prathamesh brings the grit and discipline of professional competition to his coaching.

Vijay Jagtap

Vijay Jagtap

MMA Coach – Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA

Amateur Fighter. Vijay's calm yet effective coaching style ensures every student develops a strong foundation in MMA while building confidence inside and outside the cage.

Rizwan Shaikh

Rizwan Shaikh

Kickboxing & Kids Coach

A decorated champion with 9 titles including Inter-School, Pune, and 4x Maharashtra State Kickboxing Championships. With 10 years of training and 7 years coaching kids and adults, Rizwan specializes in technique development, competition prep, and building confidence & discipline in young fighters.

Akshay Shinde

Akshay Shinde

MMA Coach, Amateur Fighter

MMA record 12-02-0, 2 time Taekwondo National Gold, 2 time Kickboxing National Gold, Yongmoodo Black Belt, Taekwondo Black Belt.

Ganesh Vinayak Rathod

Ganesh Vinayak Rathod

MMA Coach – Wrestling Specialist

Amateur Fighter, Silver Medallist in Maharashtra Kesari. With a strong wrestling pedigree, Ganesh integrates his expertise into MMA training, ensuring fighters excel in grappling and ground control.

Abhay Maske

Abhay Maske

Striking Specialist

State Gold Medalist in Kickboxing, Abhay masters the art of explosive power and precision. Trained under one of the sport's top coaches, he blends sharp technique with relentless drive.

Shantanu Kupte

Shantanu Kupte

Senior Front Desk Sales Associate

Shantanu is the welcoming face of Cobra Thai. His enthusiasm and dedication ensure every member's experience starts and ends on a high note.

Parvez Khan

Parvez Khan

Senior Housekeeping

Parvez ensures that the gym remains pristine, creating a clean and welcoming environment for all members and staff.

Sameer

Sameer

Housekeeping

Sameer keeps the training areas spotless and ready for action, ensuring members can focus on their workout in a clean, hygienic environment.

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