--- title: "Join the Tagda Tribe: Authentic Indian Functional Fitness" description: "Ditch the gym for India's OG workout. Join the Tagda Tribe for functional strength, mobility, and community training using traditional Gada and Mudgar gear." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/traditional-indian-fitness-equipment/the-tagda-tribe-join-the-movement last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # The Tagda Tribe: Join the Movement Tribe Verified · Trained thousands across Bengaluru and Pune 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) Forget standard gym reps. Step into the dugout where traditional Indian heritage meets modern functional movement. This is how we build real strength. ## Photos and videos - !['Tagda' belongs to all of us. Our team is a bridge that connects our community to our physical culture heritage. This is a women's strength session, showing that this workout is for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f45ed36-379f-4531-a914-5983df530b07) - ![The focus and determination of our Tagda tribe. This is a community where we push our limits together and celebrate every victory, big or small.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/901716a3-1f49-44c1-a522-9ca68d5cd4d4) - [Video: Fitness is not just about going to the gym, it's about how well you can move. This video shows a new member experiencing our workout for the first time, from Gadas and Mudgars to rope pulling and sandpit exercises.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8110248c-65fa-4b48-bada-a30645a4730e) - [Video: Looking for an alternative to the gym? We offer a movement based training system with traditional equipment. It's beginner friendly, holistic, and open to all. Sign up and experience the OG Indian Workout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af72512a-4937-487e-ba30-2043302860a5) - [Video: Our training system is based on multi-planar, functional movements. We focus on teaching the body to adapt to shifting weights, which builds motor skills, balance, and stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4a54001-610a-4b06-9640-c05812054916) - ![Each frame here tells a story of curiosity turning into confidence. Our community in Bengaluru and Pune is growing every day, and we are here to empower them on their journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae4b7143-2eda-402b-a5a4-0bdf4f90a319) - ![A member of our tribe working with the Samtola. Every person here has a different goal, and we are proud to be a small part of their journey towards achieving it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe890730-35a4-42aa-b20a-cb3dc18bdeba) - ![The atmosphere in our dugout is one of focus and shared energy. We train together, we grow together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8bcf49f6-9c0e-4789-915e-c367da0485f9) - ![A moment of concentration during a workout. Our training is not just physical, it's mental. It requires you to be present and connected to your body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c0b0ff1-31d3-484d-8129-ad67e6dab5a1) - ![Another shot of our community member with the Samtola. The strength and stability he is building here will translate directly into everyday life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/441b8edb-a03d-41cf-8821-9aea15d15040) - ![The look of determination. Our members inspire us every day with their hard work and commitment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26650a4f-65a4-4717-b292-b40ed74abf55) - [Video: Our community is growing every day. Thank you for believing in our training system. We are on our way to more locations to help more people get 'Tagda'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c2334d9-5dea-43bf-83b7-51f019427b25) - [Video: The magic of movement. Two members of our community moving in sync, creating a powerful and beautiful flow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d579aa1f-bc4c-4b6f-ad77-83d92ff096f2) - [Video: Weekends done right at Tagda Raho. This is strength through movement. Join our program and experience the power of our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/553aa273-19bc-4fc9-a92c-5637033bc3fb) - [Video: Health and Happiness. That's what we're all about. A smiling face during a tough workout says it all.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e7ab6b9-bcaa-45ba-9f50-fd0c396f06bb) - [Video: The Tagda Raho community in action. We are doing what we do best, building strength through movement. Join us for a session and experience the magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98e1e096-4a96-47c6-8156-9a40e17826f6) - [Video: Our coaches having a field day with some new toys. It's a gorgeous day at the office. Come join us and experience India Ka Apna Workout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9aa7521-80cd-4929-8788-f2c5e2a7506c) - [Video: Weekends are for getting stronger together. Head over to our website to book your session and join the Tagda tribe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c98b110d-dd73-4a83-bb13-5cb42915efb2) - [Video: What is sustained strength? It's the ability to go harder for longer. Here are two of our members demonstrating this principle, pushing each other to be better.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8961c906-0e83-4a42-837c-e3413dd84544) - [Video: "In this moment, we are infinite." A quiet, powerful moment of training, capturing the essence of what we do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2eae71db-a56c-4fb3-9c0e-9ac898b1f081) - [Video: The Tagda Raho takeover. We set out to change the way India trains, and it's happening, one swing at a time. A big shoutout to our amazing community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6573bc5-4d63-4c13-bfeb-e88daed87fbb) - ![India Ka Apna Workout. A member of our tribe training in the sandpit, a core part of our program that builds stability and raw strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfe78ec7-090e-40a4-b1fb-839b79b077a4) - ![The intensity and focus of our female warriors. Strength knows no gender. Our community is full of strong women who inspire us every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df7c42c0-7c77-42dc-b7ca-7da1aa93456c) - ![A smile of accomplishment. Our workouts are challenging, but they are also fun and rewarding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcf4082b-4e28-4fd6-882a-f47033b8442a) - [Video: We were happy to have actors Ragini Prajwal and Canika join us for a movement session. Our workouts are designed to help everyone, including artists and dancers, become stronger and more balanced.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a51a570e-51a1-4bed-8e98-fa4faa0216c3) - [Video: Compete to complete. Our community is here to help you finish. This is how we start our weekends, by moving and pushing each other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc5d893e-271a-4a96-bf53-1a4130963947) - [Video: Have you experienced a session with us yet? Join us this Saturday and experience the magic of our community and our workout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9c5adaa-e07d-4c1f-8dc0-b9de12861632) - [Video: Come and experience the magic of movement with our team. This video captures the energy and spirit of a typical session at our dugout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c79b1a39-5784-400f-aeaf-bf4d83e2757e) - [Video: What better way to start your weekend than training with friends, the Indian way. Here we hosted a group for a private session of India Ka Apna Workout.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f91dc147-8ae1-46b5-9b37-105b564db8bd) - [Video: Pune, we are coming. We have received so much love from this city and we can't wait to open our doors and welcome you to the Tagda tribe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d445efe3-643e-4028-9252-0779087f77a7) - [Video: Tagda. A simple word that means so much. It represents strength, resilience, and the spirit of our nation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3696bc5a-a4ee-4e5a-894c-a64428d70336) ## About The Tagda Tribe: Join the Movement The biggest shift you'll face here isn't just the weight—it's the balance. Unlike standard gym dumbbells, our Gadas and Mudgars are uneven by design, forcing your core to stabilize constantly as you move. It is why you will find your functional strength and grip improving faster than you expect. We didn't start Tagda Raho to build fancy gyms with air conditioning and mirrors. We started it to bring back the Akhara spirit. Whether you are a runner, a yogi, or just tired of the repetitive nature of machines, this system is for you. We focus on multi-planar movements that actually carry over into your daily life. ### What to expect in your first session: * **Foundation First:** We don't throw heavy weights at you on day one. We start with movement mechanics. You learn how to move your body through the flow before you load it up. * **The Equipment:** You will train with Gadas, Mudgars, and Samtolas. These aren't just tools; they are pieces of engineering, lathed from solid Sheesham wood. They challenge your stability, grip, and rotational power in ways a static weight never could. * **The Community:** Our dugouts in Bengaluru and Pune aren't places to show off. They are spaces to share the burden and the progress. Everyone is here to get stronger, not to compare muscles. We are currently present in Bengaluru and Pune. If you are looking to fix your posture, regain lost mobility, or simply get 'Tagda' the right way, come by for a session. It is hard, it is honest, and it works. We have designed everything to be accessible, so start light and grow strong with us. ## About Tagda Raho I am Rishabh. After a serious injury left me with partial paralysis, I didn't turn to medicine alone—I turned to our own roots. I founded Tagda Raho because I wanted to share the strength I regained, not just the tools I used. We are a community that believes in movement that lasts a lifetime. 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