 Freestyle gusthi in Madurai | |
| Highest governing body | Kerala State Wrestling Association |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Indian style wrestling |
| First played | 1900s |
| Clubs | Less than 50 |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Yes |
| Team members | Single competitors |
| Mixed-sex | No |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | Kerala, India |
| Olympic | No |
Gatta gusthi is a form of submission wrestling practiced in Kerala, India. It is competed inside an open ring on the ground, usually on a beach, known as godha. Wrestlers are called phayalvans. The sport consists of around 100 techniques. Gatta gusthi was popular in the state until the arrival of freestyle wrestling and karate in late 1960s. Its freestyle form is known simply as gusthi.