Kalaripayattu training in Kerala · Since 2005
8 generations
have trained on
this floor.
Live at our gurukulam in Kerala and train twice a day, or come for Kalari treatment. You can stay and train for 2 weeks to 2 months.
- Founded
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2005
Founded
By Ashan Vipin Das
- Generation
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8th
Generation
Of the same Kalari family
- Calicut Airport
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46 km
Calicut Airport
The nearest airport
- Sessions daily
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2×
Sessions daily
At 5:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Why people come
What Kalari does for you
- Strength and flexibility
- Built up slowly over weeks of training in the kalari pit.
- Breathing and focus
- We teach breathing before movement. Phones are not allowed in the kalari.
- Treatment for injuries
- Kalari treatment comes from the same tradition. It treats spine, joint and sports injuries.
Your teacher
Ashan Vipin Das
- He is the 8th generation of a Kalari family from Valluvanad.
- He has practised for 29 years in the Vadakkan, Madhya Kerala and Kadathanadan styles.
- In 2005 he opened the family kalari to everyone.
His story
After pregnancy, my body weight became a big roadblock in my dream to return to the Indian team. Athma Kalari helped me regain my stamina and strength, and helped my comeback to the Indian team.
Minimol
Former Captain, Indian Volleyball Team
I made the right choice of coming down to Kerala where this art originated. The transformation that happens physically and mentally when one practices inside the Kuzhi Kalari is life-changing.
Harsha Banthia
Yoga Instructor
In consistently showing up, I have noticed a deeper connection with my body and its needs, and the ability to breathe through real-life moments that feel as demanding as Kalaripayattu itself.
Kiran T
Software Engineer, Microsoft R&D
How it works
Booking a stay
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01
Choose a program
2 weeks, 1 month or 2 months of training, or a course of treatment.
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02
Book with ₹3,000
The booking fee holds your place. You pay the rest when you arrive.
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03
Come to the gurukulam
Settle into your room. Morning training is at 5:30 AM, every day except Sunday.
Training programs
How you can train with us
2 weeks to 2 months
Residential Programs
Live at the gurukulam and train twice a day, with your room and meals included.
After 1 month here
Teacher Training
4 or 5 months of training in the Vadakkan style, including teaching practice.
7 days, live at 6 AM
Online Workshops
1 live hour every morning on Google Meet, in batches of 10.
Kalari Chikitsa
Kalari and Ayurvedic treatments
Ashan Vipin Das examines you first and then decides on your treatment.
How it is taught
Kalari is learned in 4 stages
Everyone starts with body training. Weapons come later.
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Meithari
BodyBody exercises, stances, kicks and jumps.
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Kolthari
WoodTraining with the long and short sticks.
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Angathari
MetalSword and shield, spear and dagger.
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Verumkai
Bare handsStrikes, locks and throws, taught at the end.
A day at the gurukulam
We train every day except Sunday
- 5:30 AM Morning Kalari 2 to 2½ hours in the kalari pit.
- 9:30 AM Breakfast We serve Kerala vegetarian food 3 times a day.
- 1:30 PM Lunch The main meal of the day.
- · Rest Free time to rest, study or work, or to have a massage if one was prescribed for you.
- 5:30 PM Evening Kalari The second training session of the day.
- 8:30 PM Dinner The last meal of the day.
