--- title: "Desi Strength Training for Combat Sports in Delhi | Sikandar Phore" description: "Build functional strength with Gada, Mugdar, and rope climbing. No fancy machines, just real Desi strength training for combat sports in Delhi. Join the Gurukul." canonical: https://mytribe.in/coach_sikandar_phore/lathi-sports-training/the-mehnat-factor-desi-strength-training last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Desi Strength Training: Build Functional Power for Combat Tribe Verified · National level trainer, authentic Desi techniques. By [Sikandar Phore](https://mytribe.in/coach_sikandar_phore) · Trains at academy in Najafgarh, Delhi; Travels across NCR & Haryana · ₹1,800 per month (estimate) Part of [Lathi Sports Training](https://mytribe.in/coach_sikandar_phore/lathi-sports-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/coach_sikandar_phore/lathi-sports-training/gallery) Stop chasing mirror muscles. Here is how we build real combat endurance using traditional Gada, Mugdar, and rope drills. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Watch the technique for Gada training and rope climbing. This is the core of our physical conditioning, designed to build explosive power and endurance for stick fighting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b982ea18-955d-4b1b-b372-9d42fb6aec29) - ![A moment in the akhada. The rope and the Gada are my tools for forging warriors. This is how we build the physical foundation required for Lathi Khel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36a07de5-5587-42ac-9478-8861d2f81db5) ## About The Mehnat Factor: Desi Strength Training Gym equipment is for looking good, but I use Gada and Mugdar for functional strength. These tools are non-negotiable in my sessions because they develop the grip, shoulder power, and explosive stamina you actually need when holding a Lathi or defending yourself in a fight. You won't find treadmills or fancy machines here. If you want to train with me, you need to understand that this is about building a body that can actually perform under pressure. ### Why Desi Strength Training? Modern gyms often focus on isolated muscle groups. My training focuses on the kinetic chain. When you swing a heavy Gada or maneuver a Mugdar, you are not just working one muscle. You are building grip strength, shoulder stability, and core endurance. This is exactly what you need for combat sports. ### The Gear * **Gada and Mugdar:** These are my primary tools. They force you to control weight away from the center of gravity. This is essential for the striking power needed in Lathi Khel. * **Rope Climbing:** This builds vertical pulling strength that is unmatched by pull-up bars. It teaches you how to move your own body weight efficiently. * **Desi Calisthenics:** We do endless rounds of Dand and Baithak. This is the foundation of endurance. If you cannot master your own body weight, you have no business touching a Lathi. ### The Philosophy I often tell my students that war horses do not dance at weddings. Do not come here expecting a comfortable workout. Come here if you are ready to sweat. This is about discipline, respecting the tradition of the Akhada, and understanding that real strength is earned through repetition, not by using a machine that does half the work for you. ## About Sikandar Phore I am Sikandar Phore. I do not build gym bodies for photos, I build warriors for the ring. If you are ready for old-school discipline and real sweat, you are welcome here. 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