The objective of the match is to throw the opponent to the ground. If any parts of the body besides the feet of the wrestler touches the ground, he loses the match. One wrestler wears a red Satpa while the other wears a blue Satpa. Each wrestler grabs a hold of the Satpa at the loins with his right hand while grabbing the Satpa at the thigh with his left hand. The two participants then stand up and try to get the opponent on the ground by employing various tactics and skills.
Participants range from children to the very competitive professionals.