About

I’m Kaushik, the creator of Dragamind — a collection of expressions, documentation, and knowledge from various aspects of my life. Through Dragamind, I aim to share and productize the insights I’ve gained, turning my experiences into tangible offerings that bring value to my journey and others.

The products I create come in many forms, including books, health supplements, online courses, music, meditations, apparel, and more.

I grew up in Chennai, India, where I began training in martial arts at a young age. The majority of my early life was shaped by academic pressure — a path I followed almost unconsciously, driven by societal expectations rather than personal awareness. I focused on completing my mechanical engineering degree, all the while feeling a deep pull toward something different. Martial arts, which I trained in on the side (karate, boxing, Muay Thai, and taekwondo), became a quiet rebellion against that prescribed path, a way of exploring my true self.

During university, my friends and I started practicing MMA, learning through tapes and online tutorials. With the money I saved from coaching, I traveled to Russia and Thailand during summer breaks to compete in amateur MMA competitions, finding success and feeding the passion that had been growing in the background.

After graduating, despite facing resistance at home, I bought a one-way ticket to the United States to pursue my passion for MMA. Over the last 3-4 years, while growing as a fighter, I’ve encountered challenges and opportunities that have shaped me in profound ways. From competition and training to injuries, finances, and self-doubt, each experience has deepened my understanding of the mind and body. Through connections with incredible people, continuous learning, and self-reflection, I’ve expanded my knowledge in movement, breathwork, fighting, posture, presence, consciousness, nutrition, mycology, and psychology.

What I know is just a drop in the ocean, but the impact on my life has been immense. Dragamind is my way of sharing this knowledge and experience with those who are on a similar path of growth and discovery.