--- title: "Traditional Kusti Wrestling in Bengaluru | Panthers Combat Club" description: "Join traditional Kusti training with Master Satishkumar in Jayanagar. Master the art of Indian wrestling, build real strength, and develop mental toughness." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pantherscombatclub/fitness-self-defense-training/kusti-the-art-of-indian-wrestling last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Kusti: The Art of Traditional Indian Wrestling Tribe Verified · 22 years of combat coaching in Bengaluru. By [Panthers Combat Club](https://mytribe.in/pantherscombatclub) · Training Center at Jayanagar 7th Block · ₹2,500 per month (estimate) Part of [Fitness & Self-Defense Training](https://mytribe.in/pantherscombatclub/fitness-self-defense-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pantherscombatclub/fitness-self-defense-training/gallery) We preserve the heritage of Kusti right here in Bengaluru. See how we blend ancient grappling techniques with modern athletic discipline in the mud pit. ## Photos and videos - ![Two wrestlers locked in a struggle at a local Kusti Dangal. This sport is a pure test of strength, leverage, and endurance in the traditional mud pit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67885da1-89ba-422f-8d3a-bcffd0184892) - ![As a coach, I guide my wrestler during a competitive Kusti bout. It is my job to see the openings and guide him to victory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45d7de22-30e5-462d-86c2-5332cae830f5) - ![Celebrating the winners of a Kusti competition. These athletes have shown incredible strength and skill in the wrestling pit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81b8ddfb-a8a0-40c4-a2be-eb18bd80beff) - ![Congratulating my student Prem on his victory. He holds the trophy he earned through sheer grit and hard work in the Dangal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adc3778a-749e-4b96-bcf4-5027ca1b7c4d) - ![With a fellow coach and veteran of the sport at a Kusti competition. We are here to preserve and promote this powerful part of our culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b7d8eb7-cf67-4faa-97c0-f3bf0e884758) - ![Instructing a wrestler from the sidelines during a tense moment in the match. Every move counts in the art of Kusti.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8c241e0-f8ff-4791-a4c2-d94e044641e6) - ![Observing a Kusti match closely. The focus and intensity in the pit are a sight to behold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86aeca4e-a3e3-4471-8bd1-0c2273517a1d) - [Video: A look at the rituals and respect involved in a Kusti competition, from honoring the pit to the final awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01749bb6-c002-4b65-87c9-0181b8a26295) - ![Addressing the crowd and wrestlers at a night-time Dangal event. These competitions are important community gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cf74987-2c5b-4b04-bc8f-c2007bc9fc4c) - ![Presenting an award to a competitor. Recognizing the hard work and dedication of these wrestlers is an honor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53ba6250-4d83-4ae8-b103-89cb8e9bc11e) - ![A wrestler stands ready for his bout announcement at the Dangal. The atmosphere is electric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b93fe62-9037-430e-84af-25373b38248d) - ![Another moment of recognition for the athletes who competed with heart and spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf8f5411-5858-4b9d-b207-51fd91c206f8) - ![A wrestler prepares himself mentally just before his name is called for the next bout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10bfe7fd-05f5-4348-92bd-5393eaa1cee7) - ![Standing with the organizers and a competitor at the Kusti event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a551b4e-811d-4dea-9f55-51461df91509) - ![The announcer calls the play by play as two wrestlers grapple in the mud pit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0879c4f-cb15-415c-b926-ff8551035894) - ![Two wrestlers engaged in a clinch during a night-time Kusti match.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32739795-b22b-4bd9-97dd-214d6a1119d2) - ![The struggle for dominance continues under the lights of the Dangal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a00c7825-9bb4-4489-a62c-284b6c9d6bd4) - ![The intensity of the match is captured as the announcer details the action.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c027a06e-8a19-4c56-90ff-2a75bd0565fa) - ![A modern wrestling match on a mat, showing the evolution of the sport. A referee watches closely as one wrestler works to pin his opponent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4d1d967-c86e-45dc-bea9-03c3f496eb5b) - ![A wrestler executes a takedown during a mat-based competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd407ed4-7e62-4ba2-b586-1aca0dd0210b) - ![Posing with a respected elder and veteran of the wrestling community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ffd853b-4b85-4438-a62b-625eb215d1ec) ## About Kusti: The Art of Indian Wrestling Kusti isn't just about raw muscle, it is about leverage, patience, and mental control. When you train with us in the traditional mud pit, you learn to manipulate an opponent's weight and center of gravity, which builds a foundation for all grappling sports. We don't just teach the moves, we respect the soil and the ritual of the Dangal, which builds a different kind of toughness than a gym floor ever could. Kusti, or traditional Indian wrestling, is a test of character as much as it is a physical sport. At Panthers Combat Club, we keep the spirit of the Dangal alive because it teaches lessons that apply outside the pit. Whether you are working on your takedowns or defending against a throw, you are training your mind to stay calm under pressure. Our training environment is designed for those who want to understand the roots of grappling. We focus on: * **Technique over brute force:** Mastering the specific holds and escapes that have been used for generations. * **The Mud Pit:** Training in a traditional pit builds grip strength and leg stability that modern gyms struggle to replicate. * **Mental Discipline:** As I tell my students, the greatest weapon is the mind. We train to ensure you can fall, get up, and keep fighting. We welcome anyone, from beginners who have never wrestled to experienced fighters looking to refine their ground game. Located in Jayanagar 7th Block, we provide a space where traditional wrestling meets our modern approach to combat sports. If you are ready to sweat, learn, and push your limits, come to our club and see what real training looks like. ## About Panthers Combat Club I am Master Satishkumar, and for 22 years, I have been building champions in Bengaluru. I don't train people for cameras; I train them for the mat and the pit, teaching the discipline that keeps you standing when life tries to knock you down. 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