Samtola
Samtola
The samtola (sumtola) is the akhara's ultimate test of raw, full-body strength — a solid wooden beam with carved-through handles, pressed and lifted overhead to build brutal shoulder, back and core power the way pehlwans have for centuries.
Each Parikrama samtola is handcrafted from a single block of premium seasoned Indian hardwood, shaped and finished for a secure two-hand grip. Built to last, made to empower.
- 100% solid hardwood, handcrafted
- Carved handles for pressing and lifting
- Available from 5 kg to 100 kg
बलम् · धैर्यम् · अनुशासनम् — Strength · Patience · Discipline
Dispatch: lighter weights ship in 3–5 days; 30 kg and above may take a little longer (up to ~2 weeks). #HarGharAkhada
Why it’s worth it
Made to be trained with, not displayed
Built to outlast you
Turned from dense, seasoned hardwood and finished by hand — a tool that takes decades of hard swinging.
True balance, honest weight
Hand-turned by eye and checked to the gram, so every rep loads exactly the way it should.
Grows with your strength
Start light, master the movement, then trade up with our free weight exchange as you get stronger.
The Parikrama Akhara Starter Guide
An illustrated companion to traditional training — the foundational movements, the science behind each one, and how to choose the right weight for your body. Yours, free, with every tool you order.
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Before You Begin
Questions, answered
Which weight should I start with?
If you’re new to mace or club training, start lighter than your ego wants — most beginners do well with a 5–7 kg gada or a 1 kg pair of clubs, and build from there. Our free guide and Weight Guide page walk you through it, and our easy exchange means you’re never stuck with the wrong size.
Is this safe for beginners?
Yes — trained sensibly. Traditional swinging is joint-friendly and builds the shoulders and grip gradually. Start light, learn the basic arcs from the included guide, and progress slowly. The movements are forgiving when respected.
How long until my order ships?
Each tool is hand-finished and quality-checked before it leaves us, and we dispatch within 3–5 working days and ship across India. You’ll get tracking as soon as it leaves our workshop.
Can I exchange for a different weight?
Absolutely. As you get stronger you’ll want to size up — we make weight exchanges easy so your training never stalls. Reach us on WhatsApp and we’ll sort it.
How do I care for my mudgar or gada?
Keep it dry, wipe off sweat after training, and oil the wood every few months to protect the grain. Treated well, a Parikrama tool is a lifetime companion — the illustrated guide covers care in full.
Our promise to you
Train the old way. For a lifetime.
Built to outlast you
Dense, seasoned Indian hardwood — made to take decades of swings.
Free weight exchange
Outgrown your weight? Trade up and only pay the difference.
Cash on Delivery
Pay when it reaches your door, anywhere across India.
Quick dispatch
Hand-finished, packed and dispatched in 3–5 days, pan-India.