'Malla' means 'Wrestler' and 'Khamb' means 'Pole'. Thus, Wrestler wrestling on the pole is Mallakhamb. Mallakhamb is one of India's traditional and historical sports which is truly natural & a real ideal sport with a combination of gymnastics, yoga along with wrestling & diving. Performers use their own body weight to exercise which engages all muscles resulting in maximum stretching & twisting which involves overall toning of the body.