Meet Tigran Martirosyan

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tigran Martirosyan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tigran, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I never intentionally pursued an artistic or creative career — it found me through my life long experiences in work and sports.

I was introduced to martial arts at four years old, and from that moment, combat sports became my first language. Every discipline I trained in — full contact karate, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, MMA — demanded constant perseverance, adaptation, and expression under pressure. Creativity wasn’t optional; it was required to survive and improve.

When a career-ending leg injury forced me to step away from my rise in MMA, I had to adapt. At the age of 21, I was sent to the emergency department for an injury I sustained during one of my MMA fight camps while preparing for a fight I had coming up. It was a blood clot in my right popliteal artery. Over a year and a half of suffering from leg pain and worsening symptoms, this injury forced me to undergo emergency bypass surgery, which followed months of care and recovery. Mind you, this happened shortly after being offered the opportunity to compete in Bellator MMA as my professional debut. The leg injury forced me to transition deeper into boxing, eventually competing in 2016 U.S. Olympic Team trials for US Boxing team. Eventually, as a result of my sports career and injuries, I directed my attention to healthcare, where I became a Registered Nurse that helped expand my understanding of how the human body functions, heals, and responds to stress. It reinforced a lesson I had already lived: progress is never linear, and resilience requires adjustment.

Thruline Fight Club became the natural outcome of that journey and what you may refer to as my “creative career.” It represents that exact “through-line” connecting every chapter of my life — athlete, coach, nurse, and mentor. What may appear artistic from the outside is really the result of lived discipline, science, and experience shaped into a system that helps others grow. Creativity, for me, isn’t about choosing art — it’s about adapting when one’s path changes and building something meaningful from it.

What should our readers know about your business?
Thruline Fight Club is more than a gym to me—it’s the physical expression of a life’s journey. What sets us apart isn’t just the disciplines we teach, but how and why we teach them. Thruline is built on the idea that everything in life is connected—our past, our struggles, our discipline, our mindset—and that growth in one area carries into all others. Combat sports are simply the medium we use to teach resilience, confidence, accountability, and purpose.

I’ve been involved in martial arts and combat sports since early childhood. Over the years, training, competing, coaching, and eventually facing career-ending injuries shaped not only my athletic path but my perspective on life. What sets us apart is not just my coaching and fight experience but how my setbacks in life pushed me to adapt into other fields, too. Not only did I become a Registered Nurse with real hospital experience, but also had a background in kinesiology and human movement science, and even served as an Anatomy & Physiology tutor working with human cadavers. That experience deepened my understanding of the body, injury prevention, and longevity—knowledge that directly influences how we coach and care for our athletes today.

Thruline didn’t start as a business plan—it started as a calling. After years in nursing, I realized my true purpose was to build something that blended discipline, education, mentorship, and community. The business side was not easy. There were financial risks, long hours, uncertainty, and moments where quitting would’ve been the easier option. But every challenge reinforced the same lesson I learned in the ring: progress comes from persistence, not comfort. I overcame those obstacles the same way I teach my students to—by staying consistent, humble, adaptable, and committed to the long game.

What I’m most proud of is the culture we’ve built. Thruline Fight Club is a place where kids gain confidence, adults rediscover discipline, and families feel supported. We emphasize character as much as technique, and growth as much as winning. Our students aren’t just learning how to fight—they’re learning how to carry themselves through life.

At the core of it all is faith, family, and community. As a Christian, I believe perseverance through hardship has purpose, and that belief has guided me through every phase of this journey. Thruline represents that belief in action.

What I want the world to know is simple: Thruline Fight Club isn’t about producing fighters—it’s about building stronger people. Stronger minds, stronger bodies, stronger values. This brand is my story, my scars, my lessons, and my gratitude—woven together into one continuous line forward.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Here’s a simple little itinerary: We’d start with a hike at Switzer Falls—great conversation, nature, and a mental reset. One of the days we’d hang out around Americana at Brand—walking, people-watching, coffee, and good energy without the chaos.

Beach days are a must: Santa Monica Beach and pier, cruising through Venice Beach, and at least one slower reset day in Malibu.

For food, Mini Kabob is non-negotiable. And because it’s LA, we’re also hitting In-N-Out Burger at least once.

At night, I’d take them to a local professional boxing or MMA events—the raw energy, community, and competition are a huge part of the city and who I am. I’d also bring them by Thruline Fight Club so they can feel the culture and purpose behind what we do, and maybe get a round or two with me in the ring, too.

Finally, because we’re Armenian, maybe grab some hookah and find some nice lounges and enjoy the nightlife in L.A.

Ultimately, it’s not about tourist spots—it’s about movement, meaningful meals, coffee, and real connection.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First and foremost, I want to thank my parents. They introduced me to combat sports at a very young age, helped raise me to the man I am today, and never stopped supporting me through every stage of the journey. Their belief in me, their sacrifices, and simply being by my side all these years laid the foundation for everything I’ve built.

I also want to thank my wife. Her patience, strength, and unwavering support—especially during the uncertain and demanding moments—have meant more than words can express. She’s been a constant source of encouragement and grounding, and none of this would be possible without her standing beside me.

Next, I want to recognize the teammates and coaches I’ve trained with over the years. Every gym, every round, every lesson—whether difficult or easy—shaped not only my skills, but my character. Those shared struggles and moments of growth played a huge role in who I am today.

When it comes to the beginning of Thruline, I owe a great deal of gratitude to my close friends, family, and even my students. Their encouragement, ideas, and belief in the vision helped influence the movement and trully turned it from a concept into something real and helped motivate me to take the leap of faith.

And finally, as an Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Christian, I give thanks to God. Through challenges, setbacks, and uncertainty, my faith has helped me persevere, stay grounded, and keep moving forward. I don’t take any of this for granted.

Website: www.thrulinefightclub.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tigranthruline

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tigranmartirosyan23

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thrulinefightclub

Other: Phone Number: 818.625.0308
Email: Thrulinefightclub@gmail.com
Instagram (Team Page): @Thrulinefightclub