KALARIKSHETHRM
CENTRE FOR TRADITIONAL ARTS
Strength • Peace • Spirituality
CENTRE FOR TRADITIONAL ARTS
Strength • Peace • Spirituality
Focused Training · Faster Growth
Kalaripayattu is not merely a physical discipline. It is a lived philosophy that transforms individuals through right guidance. This is the very soul of Kalarikshethram.
Traditionally, mastering the complete syllabus of Northern-style (Vadakkan) Kalaripayattu requires nearly twelve years. At Kalarikshethram, we deeply honour this classical tradition, its discipline, and its sacred lineage. At the same time, we recognise the needs of the present world—to ensure that sincere and dedicated students are not held back by unnecessary delay.
Our years of experience have shown that when a dedicated Guru provides direct and focused guidance, and a committed Shishya trains with discipline, love, and responsibility, the entire syllabus can be completed in five to six years—without compromising its depth, quality, or values. We believe it is a divine responsibility of the Guru to recognise sincerity and dedication, and to allow deserving students to progress at the right pace. Unnecessary prolongation of training often leads to loss of motivation, time, and purpose.
Alongside rigorous physical training, Kalarikshethram places strong emphasis on Satsangams—guided sessions where the Guru imparts ethical values, self-discipline, humility, and clarity of purpose. These sessions shape character and help students develop emotional balance, confidence, and a strong sense of Dharma. Even students who begin with difficult temperaments are patiently guided toward discipline and inner strength.
By instilling the true values of Dharma and training students with discipline and integrity, we help shape skilled, grounded, and responsible individuals who carry the spirit of Kalari beyond its walls—into families, communities, and the world at large. Through them, Kalaris flourish across the world, fulfilling the true purpose of this divine martial art—to protect, guide, and uplift society, and to create a balanced, compassionate, and value-driven world.