Kalaripayattu classes in Kerala
Learn Kalaripayattu at Athma Kalari
From a 7-day online workshop to 3 years as a volunteer.
Find your program
How much time do you have?
1 or 2 months
Residential programs
Live with us and train twice a day. Your room and meals are included.
10 days
10-day program
Fixed dates twice a month. 3 sessions a day, with stay and meals included.
7 days, from home
Online workshops
1 live hour each morning, in batches of 10.
4 to 5 months
Teacher training
For students who have completed Kalari Parijaya, our 1-month program.
2 months to 3 years
Volunteering
Help with the work at the gurukulam and train once a day. You need to be 23 or older.
1 day or more
Groups and corporates
Sessions for schools, companies and teams. We plan each one with you.
Most people start with a residential program and stay in a room at the gurukulam.
How Kalari is taught
Kalari is taught
in 4 stages
Every program starts with body training. Weapons come later.
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01
Meithari
Body: stances, kicks and jumps
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02
Kolthari
Wood: long and short sticks
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03
Angathari
Metal: sword, shield, spear and dagger
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04
Verumkai
Bare hands: strikes, locks and throws
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