Meet Our Expert Coaches
Sensei Farook Pirbacosse
Head of My Fitness Area
Sensei Farook Pirbacosse is a man on a mission — to inspire, to lead, and to transform lives through the art of Jujitsu. A 4th Dan Black Belt (awarded on 7 December 2019) and a member of the World Elite Black Belt Society, he is one of the most decorated, respected, and trusted martial arts figures in Mauritius. With over two decades of training, teaching, and competing, his journey is marked by outstanding achievements.
He earned Gold Medals at the Ju-Jitsu National Championships in 2003 and 2005, followed by international victories including a Bronze Medal at Sun City (2006), a Gold Medal in South Africa (2007), and his proudest moment — a Gold Medal at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (2013). In 2019, he added to his legacy with a Silver Medal at the Open Africa BJJ Championship.
A Champion Who Builds Champions
Sensei Farook’s influence extends beyond the mat. His coaching has produced winners and role models — recognized nationally and internationally. His awards include:
- Best Coach – Ju-Jitsu National Championships (2008, 2009)
- Best Referee – Ju-Jitsu National Championships (2010)
- Best Coach & Best Club – Mauritius Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (2013)
He also holds respected fitness credentials:
- Certified Personal Trainer – WABBA Federation
- Certified Senior Fitness Instructor – IFA
- Certified Aerobics Instructor – IFA
Leadership Roles & Initiatives
Sensei Farook is a driving force in martial arts development across Mauritius and Africa. He holds several key positions:
- President of GAMMA Mauritius (Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts)
- President and Coach of Warriors Ju-Jitsu Association
- President of Mauritius Jikishin Jiu-Jitsu Association (since 2006)
- President of Mauritius Self Defence Jiu-Jitsu Organization
- President and Coach of Vacoas Shaolin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / MMA Club
- President and Coach of Shaolin Fitness Gym Ltd
- Executive Member of the Jiu-Jitsu African Union
- Member of Mauritius Judo Jujitsu Federation
He is also the founder of several impactful programs:
- BULLYPROOF – Mauritius’ first awareness program to combat bullying in schools and communities
- Fat Killer Program – A fitness and transformation system that has helped hundreds achieve their health goals
His Philosophy
Sensei Farook teaches more than just techniques — he teaches values. His classes instill respect, discipline, focus, and emotional strength, empowering both children and adults to grow into stronger, more confident versions of themselves. His holistic approach combines traditional martial arts values with modern coaching science.
His Mission
“My goal is not only to train fighters — it is to train individuals to become the best versions of themselves. Through this book, I want to give students a clear path to follow, a structured way to learn, and most importantly, a set of values they can carry for life.”
~ Sensei Farook Pirbacosse
Senpai Doyal Neel
MMA Fight Coach
Neel Doyal is a dedicated martial artist and instructor at My Fitness Arena, bringing over 4 years of experience in Ju- Jitsu, MMA, and Taekwondo. A Brown Belt in Jikishin Ju-Jitsu and a certified Yellow Belt in Taekwondo, Neel has competed in more than 10 fights and earned notable accolades, including titles at the Open Africa Championships, as well as a Bronze Medal at the 2025 Taekwondo Competition.
Beyond his own success on the mat, Neel is committed to uplifting others. In 2025, he led a team of 17 participants at the Open Africa 2024 Edition, resulting in 11 medalists — a reflection of his leadership, technical knowledge, and coaching ability.
Under the leadership of Sensei Farook Pirbacosse, Neel continues to grow as both a martial artist and mentor. Sensei Farook’s guidance has been instrumental in shaping the values and technical foundation that Neel now passes on to his students.
Rooted in the values of Honor, Respect, and Discipline , Neel’s teaching philosophy promotes a culture of hard work, mutual respect, and continuous growth. He works with students of all levels — from complete beginners to serious competitors — helping each one unlock their potential both on and off the mat.
With a calm presence and relentless drive, Neel Doyal stands as a respected instructor, mentor, and martial artist at My Fitness Arena.
Senpai Labonne Eliott
Eliott Labonne has trained in martial arts since his childhood having swapped from Kung-Fu Karate to Taekwondo to Judo and finally in 2016 discovering Jiu Jitsu where he fell in love with it and finally decided to stay and pursue this sport. His main goal was and still is to fight bullying, as the main purpose is for weaker individuals to become stronger through proven and safe techniques and tactics that he has acquired during his martial arts journey.
Under the supervision and leadership of his coach Sensei Farook Pirbacosse, he wants to become one of the best and wants to help bullied and traumatized kids to stand up for themselves without violence and to build their confidence back up so as they are able to rise up for the daily challenges of everyday life. And he is well on his way to make this dream of his become a reality with its first step being the bullyproof program which has had wild positive success and impact for the youngsters of Mauritius.
Along with Eliott’s passion for aiding the younger generation, he also helps others to become physically and mentally fit and ready through his coaching, teachings and techniques he learned and mastered under the guidance and leadership of Sensei Farook Pirbacosse which he now uses to help his students and clients achieve their goal and dream physique.
With the Values of Honor, Respect and Discipline, Eliott’s teaching philosophy promotes and encourages all his students to never give up and push themselves past their limits and comfort zone to discover their higher selves here at My Fitness Arena.
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