--- title: "My Recovery Journey: How I Used Gada Training to Heal" description: "I regained 75% of my arm function using traditional Indian training. Learn how Gada and Mudgar flows can help your recovery and build functional strength." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment/my-story-from-paralysis-to-full-power last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # From Paralysis to Full Power: My Journey Tribe Verified · Helping people regain movement through traditional training By [Tagda Raho](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho) · Ships across India & UAE; Experience centers in Bengaluru & Pune · ₹8,000 per unit (estimate) Part of [Traditional Indian Fitness Equipment](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment/gallery) Fitness is often seen as building muscles, but for me, it was about rebuilding a life I thought I had lost. ## Photos and videos - [Video: I started these 'Dugout Diaries' to share my thoughts from the training ground. I talk about how we're seeing our dreams manifest, from an Everest summiteer training with us to helping people overcome chronic pain. This is more than a workout, it's a movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f167f446-b4ac-4e5a-841e-6290a71bbcba) - [Video: People ask if the Gada is outdated. My answer is simple: it's timeless. It helped me recover from 75% paralysis in my arm when nothing else worked. It complements any training style and builds real, functional strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8b2b458-1126-464c-beff-093a9198a018) - ![We didn't invent this, we just refused to forget it. This picture on the beach, with the Gada, reminds me of the pure, simple, and powerful roots of our training system. It's about remembering the strength that was always ours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24b62191-7642-4081-8800-51dc6f20bba5) ## About My Story: From Paralysis to Full Power People often look at a Gada and call it an outdated gym relic. I look at the same Gada and see the reason I regained 75% of the movement in my paralyzed left arm. When the medical opinion hit a wall, I didn't stop—I turned back to the Akhara tools that have been part of our heritage for centuries. This isn't a theory; it is the specific methodology that brought my strength back when everything else failed. ### Beyond the Gym Floor When I was dealing with brachial neuritis, doctors were clear about the limitations I would face. I had almost zero control over my left arm. Instead of accepting that my physical capability had a ceiling, I went back to the basics—the Gada and the Mudgar. What I discovered wasn't just a workout; it was a system of recovery that modern gyms often overlook. Most machines isolate muscles, but these tools force your body to work in flows. This is how you reclaim functional movement. ### Why This Works for You - **Range of Motion:** Traditional training often restricts you to linear movements. My training focuses on 360-degree range, which is why it helps with everything from chronic pain to building real strength. - **Not Just for Athletes:** Whether you are recovering from an injury, wanting to fix your posture, or just bored with the same dumbbells, this system is for you. We start light—2kg to 4kg is all you need to begin. - **The Science of Swing:** It isn't just swinging a weight; it is about core stability, grip strength, and shoulder health. When you move the Gada, your core engages differently. It builds a kind of strength that actually transfers to your daily life. I didn't start Tagda Raho to sell equipment. I started it because I refused to let our physical culture fade away when it has so much to offer. If you are struggling with a plateau, an old injury, or just the feeling that your current workout isn't giving you results, try something that has worked for centuries. We are here to help you get moving again. ## About Tagda Raho I am Rishabh Malhotra. When my arm was paralyzed, I didn't look for a machine; I looked for the tools our ancestors used to build iron bodies. Tagda Raho is my way of sharing that recovery system with you, so you can stop just training and start moving again. 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