Traditional Kalaripayattu · Kerala
Trained in the earth,
passed down whole.
A living tradition of Kalaripayattu, Kalari Marma therapy, and Kalari Yoga, carried forward through the Gurukulam way of learning, practice, discipline, and service.
About our kalari
Break your bounds, explore your true potential.
Sri Gurukulam Kalari (Reg. No. 458/10) is located in Elavally village, Thrissur district, Kerala. The Sri Gurukulam Kalari Sangham was founded in 2009 by Shri Vijayan M. Iyyer Gurukkal (M.Com, LL.M, Senior Fellowship holder from the Ministry of Culture).
Read more about our traditionFour paths, one tradition
From a 21-day introduction to a 16-year certificate path — every course is built from the same 21-day semester.
Kalaripayattu Basic Course
Designed for anyone looking to learn the essential fundamentals of Kalaripayattu. This course is ideal for performing artists, athletes, practitioners of other martial arts, or anyone wanting to build a disciplined daily routine around the practice of Kalaripayattu.
Skills you'll learn
4 Year Kalaripayattu Certificate Course
Designed for aspiring fitness trainers seeking to specialize in the ancient art of Kalaripayattu, this course covers roughly one-third of the traditional syllabus. Built to accommodate both local and international students, training is delivered in intensive 24-day residency modules scheduled every 3 to 4 months.
Skills you'll learn
8 Year Kalaripayattu Certificate Course
Designed for practitioners seeking to specialize in the ancient art of Kalaripayattu, this program covers roughly half of the traditional syllabus, alongside foundational aspects of Kalari Marma therapy. Structured to accommodate both local and international students, training is delivered through intensive 24-day residency modules conducted every 3 to 4 months.
Skills you'll learn
16 Year Kalaripayattu Certificate Course
Designed for individuals committed to pursuing Kalari Upasana as a lifelong path. This comprehensive course covers the entire Kalaripayattu syllabus and Kalari Marma Therapy. Note: Admission is subject to a rigorous selection process.
Skills you'll learn
Everything is arranged for you
Stay, food, dress, and daily oils — students only need to bring themselves and show up for the pit.
Stay
A 100 sq ft air-conditioned room with an attached bathroom for the full length of your course.
Dress
Langot and towel provided — no need to arrange training wear yourself.
Food
Morning tea & snacks, lunch, and dinner. Delicious vegetarian options, every day.
Kalari Head Oil
25ml a day, prepared in-house for the traditional head massage.
Kalari Body Oil
100ml a day, used before training to condition and protect the body.
Rasayanam
100ml a day — a herbal tonic to support recovery and build strength.
Stay on. Teach.
After completing a course, you can continue with us as a paid teacher or senior student — placed in India or abroad.
In Tribute
Shri. Late Vijayan M. Iyer Gurukkal
In loving memory of his teaching and legacy
The Gurukkal
Taught by a master
Master Instructor
Gurukkal Antony
A teacher and practitioner dedicated to preserving and passing on the traditional arts of Kalaripayattu, Kalari Marma Treatment, and Kalari Yoga. Shri. Antony Gurukkal has been providing Kalaripayattu and Kalari Yoga training at Sri Gurukulam Kalari Sangham since 2010.
Read moreKalaripayattu
The practice of Kalaripayattu, along with its invaluable lifestyle, is uniquely designed to enhance human potential and maintain the equilibrium of a person's physical, mental, and spiritual layers of life.
Learn moreKalari Marma Therapy
Kalarimarma is a wonderful way to find relief from the imbalances caused by modern lifestyles and to rejuvenate both body and mind. It offers specialized treatment techniques to treat joint pain, nervous disorders, and muscle or bone issues, alongside cleansing processes for body fluids and the skin.
Learn moreKalari Yoga
Yoga has served as an invaluable medical science in India for centuries. An old Malayalam saying suggests that a human lifespan can be quadrupled if one consumes a natural diet—consisting strictly of edible leaves, fresh fruits, and raw juices—alongside practicing Yoga between 3:30 AM and 5:30 AM (Brahma Muhurta). This diet supports optimal kidney function, which directly correlates with human longevity.
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