Professor Binish Sukhija
Founder & Head Instructor, Knots & Collar. Nearly 17 years in martial arts. De La Riva lineage — promoted by Prof. Waqar Ahmad.
The De La Riva line
His black belt traces directly back to Grandmaster Ricardo de la Riva — one of the most influential figures in the history of BJJ, whose guard system changed how the entire sport is played.
From Parks to Black Belt
Parks & pavement
Karate and Muay Thai in public parks — no mats, no structure. Working takedowns and armbars on open ground.
Falling in love with grappling
Started searching for something to counter BJJ. Ended up pursuing it instead. Added Wing Chun, Filipino Kali, and freestyle wrestling along the way.
Covid & the idea of K&C
Working multiple jobs while teaching himself to build a website, design a logo, and create merchandise from scratch.
Knots & Collar opens
Defence Colony, second floor. After months of searching for the right space, the doors open to the public.
Black belt — KC Manthan, Mukteshwar
Promoted by Professor Waqar Ahmad at India's first Knots & Collar Jiu-Jitsu retreat in Uttarakhand.
“Kindness over toughness.”
Real strength doesn’t come from aggression. It comes from the discipline to show up consistently, the humility to be tapped out hundreds of times on the way to getting better, and the compassion to genuinely care for the people you train with.
