Mallakhamb Federation USA

08/18/2026

Strength, Grace, and Culture in Action! 🇮🇳 🇺🇸

​The Mallakhamb Federation of USA – CT Center captivated a massive crowd in Hartford, CT, during the India Association of Central CT’s 79th India Independence Day celebration!

​Our talented young athletes put on a breathtaking demonstration of Pole Mallakhamb, showcasing incredible balance, core strength, and agility, leaving the audience spellbound.

​🌟 Our Stellar Athletes:

Ojas Upadhye, Samar Shelar, Grantha Chavan, Vivaan Shelar, Maya Kharche, Samar Chandgude, Rohini Kakade, Radhey Kharche, Rudransh Sikaria, Jishnu Patil, and Aarush Bajpayee.

​🙌 Guiding Coaches:

Upendra Watve, Jayesh Kakade, and Kalpana Shelar.

​A special heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer parents—

Nilesh Chavan, Santosh Shelar, Pankaj Kharche, and Laxman Patil—for their tireless behind-the-scenes support to make this event a success!

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12/31/2025

New Year, New Heights! 🧗‍♂️✨

Happy New Year 2026 to our entire MFU family!

​As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to look back with immense gratitude.

To our athletes, your strength on the pole and rope is breathtaking. To our coaches, thank you for your wisdom. And to our parents and volunteers, thank you for being the heart of our community.
—you are the backbone of this movement. Our accomplishments this year are a testament to your unwavering support.

Why Mallakhamb?

It’s more than just a sport; it’s a path to:

​Total Body Strength: Building core power like no other discipline.
​Mental Focus: Developing razor-sharp concentration and mind-body balance.
​Flexibility & Agility: Mastering grace under pressure.
​Cultural Heritage: Keeping a legendary tradition alive and thriving in the USA.

​Proudly growing across our centers in:

📍 Edison, NJ | Princeton, NJ
📍 Cromwell, CT
📍 Bay Area, CA
📍 Charlotte, NC
📍 Chantilly, VA
📍 Chicago, IL

Upcoming centers - Houston, TX, Florida.

​Let’s keep reaching for new heights together! 🧗‍♀️🌟

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11/08/2025

MFU Collaboration Spotlight: Thank You, Firma Realty Group!

​A massive shout-out and heartfelt thank you to our incredible supporters at Terra Firma Group for their recent, generous donation to our Virginia center!

​We are deeply grateful for your commitment to MFU's mission and the vital work we do in the community. It's truly inspiring to collaborate with organizations like yours who believe in making a difference, both through real estate and philanthropy!

We encourage all our followers to connect with the amazing team at Terra Firma - https://www.terrafirmarg.com

If you're interested in supporting Mallakhamb through donation- please email -
[email protected]
Or visit website -
www.mallakhambinusa.org

Thank you again for helping us build a stronger community!

11/03/2025

A Masterclass in Mallakhamb at MFU Edison!!!

​We were incredibly blessed and honored to host Padmashree awardee Shri Uday Deshpande Sir for a phenomenal 2-day workshop at our MFU-affiliated MSquare Fitness Edison center on Oct 28th & 29th!
​Shri Uday Sir, a true living legend, shared his immense knowledge, focusing on Pole Mallakhamb on day one and Rope Mallakhamb on day two. He guided everyone from our novice students to our competitive athletes, helping them perfect their skills.
​The guidance didn't stop there! Our coaches had an invaluable session with Sir, soaking up his expertise and answering critical questions.

​The workshop concluded with a heartfelt felicitation ceremony, graced by the presence of Shri Krishna Kumar ji (President, Vishwa Mallakhamb Federation) and Edison Councilman Ajay Patil , both phenomenal supporters of Mallakhamb in Edison, NJ, USA.
​What an unforgettable two days of learning and inspiration!

Team - Mandar Patil , Mangesh Kamat , Mahesh Wani , Upendra Watwe

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10/30/2025

!!!! HOUSTON ATHLETES & FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS!!!

​Don't miss this incredible opportunity to train with the legendary Padmashri Uday Vishwanath Deshpande at the MALLAKHAMB Workshop!

​Mallakhamb, the ancient Indian practice combining gymnastics, yoga, and martial arts, is a game-changer for athletic performance.

​Benefits for Athletes:

​Explosive Power & Grip Strength: Master bodyweight resistance movements that build unparalleled forearm and core power.
​Superior Flexibility & Balance: Achieve increased joint mobility and neuromuscular coordination crucial for any sport (from wrestling to gymnastics!).
​Enhanced Stamina & Focus: Develop deep concentration and cardiovascular endurance under challenging physical control.
​Learn from the master himself and transform your training!

​🗓️ WHEN:
​NOVEMBER: 7th & 8th (6 PM to 8 PM)
​NOVEMBER: 9th (9 AM to 11 AM)
​📍 WHERE: At Vithal Rukmini Mandir, 3515 Hwy 90 Alt, Rosenberg, TX 77471

​FREE for Ages 5+! Partnered with SEWA USA.

​📞 Register/Inquire: Abhishek Bhat (806) 281-7617 | Rajesh Patwari (281) 352-8205

Registration link - https://forms.gle/cSokAHPGx7WvW5Vr8

📧 Email: [email protected]

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10/28/2025

🌟 Legendary Workshop in CT! 🌟

4+ Hours of Pure Fire! Padmashri Udayji Deshpande Ignites the Spirit of Mallakhamb in CT! 🔥

Yesterday was historic! Connecticut Mallakhamb didn't just host a workshop; we were profoundly blessed by the presence of the phenomenal Padmashri Udayji Deshpande, the very icon whose life's work brought Mallakhamb to the world stage!

The atmosphere was electric as the live legend dedicated over 4+ incredible hours sharing his deepest wisdom. This wasn't just coaching; it was a transfer of spirit, insight, and unmatched technique directly to our dedicated coaches and athletes. The sheer energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm radiating from the Dronacharya and our CT youth was a sight to behold—a true meeting of dedication and legacy!

This powerful session is a cornerstone of the MFU nationwide training initiative, which is relentlessly building the sport across the country—having already touched CA and CT, with monumental workshops planned next for NJ, VA, Chicago, NC, TX, and FL!

Key Takeaways from workshop:

1. ​Deeper Posture Alignment: Focus on core engagement for complex holds.
2. ​Building Mental Grit: Using Mallakhamb as a tool for self-discipline and focus (drawing parallels to the plaque's acknowledgement of his life's work).
3. ​Progressive Skill Introduction: Safe, systematic methods for athletes to master advanced maneuvers.

A huge thank you to MFU President Upendra Watwe for arranging this pivotal series, and for the warm welcome extended by the CT Mallakhamb coaches. We were also thrilled to have supporters like Madhu Reddy ( Reddy realty), Mohana Namle Jog & Yogendra Jog from Mymoda Glam with us! Also huge thanks to all parent volunteers who helped make this event a success!

We're buzzing with new knowledge!

Thank you, Padmashri Udayji, Uday Deshpande Page for this phenomenal session and for driving the spirit of Mallakhamb forward across the USA! 🙏

Team Mangesh Kamat Jayadevan Atta Neelam Nemichand Kaswa Vaishali Mundhe Kulkarni Anagha Deshpande Upadhye , Mandar Patil, Aditi Karadkhedkar, Kalpana Shelar, Manoj Upadhye, Shraddha Birajdar, Jayesh Kakde

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10/25/2025

10/23/2025

✨ Exciting News & Happy Diwali from Connecticut Mallakhamb! ✨

​Join us for a special Mallakhamb Workshop and Meet & Greet with the legendary Padmashri Shri Uday Vishwanath Deshpande!

Learn foundational techniques, enhance strength, flexibility & balance.
All levels welcome!

​🗓️ Oct 27th | 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
📍 540 Main St, Unit C, Cromwell, CT - 06416

Registration Fees-
$50 - Advanced Workshop
$25 - Primary Workshop
$20- Meet & Greet
(Dinner included)

​Limited seats available for ages 5+ ( No upper age limit. One of the students of Uday Sir is 82 years old) ! Don't miss this unique opportunity for personal guidance from the world's best coach.

​🔗 Pay Gurudakshina via PayPal or Zelle (Scan QR on flyer!)

Contact-
📞 Jayesh Kakade: +1 (917) 705-8219
📞 Kalpana Shelar: +1 (860) 989-9519

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Connecticut Mallakhamb