Kalarigram Trust Residential Kalaripayattu Training Program
Certificate of Completion
Kalarigram Trust Residential Kalaripayattu Training Program is a program by Kalarigram Trust for children aged 6–18, open to students across India. Registration closes 31 Dec 2025.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹3,000
Duration
Flexible, from 3 weeks to 1 year
Format
Individual
Time needed
Twice daily Kalari sessions (2 to 2.5 hours per session), Sundays off
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Sept 2025
- Registration closes
- 31 Dec 2025
- Dates
- 1 Oct 2025 – 30 Sept 2026
Kalarigram Trust, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
About This Opportunity
The Kalarigram Trust Residential Training program offers an authentic opportunity to live and learn Kalaripayattu in a traditional Gurukulam setting. This immersive experience focuses on the ancient Indian martial art, emphasizing physical fitness, mental discipline, and holistic well-being through daily practice and traditional teachings. The program aims to preserve and transmit ancient Indian knowledge systems, promoting overall intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development.
Participants of all ages, from 6 to 60 years old, are welcome to join, provided they possess a fair degree of physical fitness and flexibility. It is recommended to consult a doctor for any restricting health conditions to ensure a safe training experience.
Key benefits include intensive twice-daily Kalari sessions with personalized instruction, improving strength, flexibility, and focus. The program also offers a certificate of completion, fostering a deep understanding of Kalaripayattu and its philosophical aspects. This training can significantly enhance self-discipline, self-awareness, and the ability to manage stress.
Accommodation options range from shared dormitories to private rooms, with all packages inclusive of food and two daily Kalari classes. The program duration is flexible, ranging from 3 weeks to up to 1 year, allowing participants to choose a period that suits their learning goals.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 6 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
None
Prerequisites
- Fair degree of physical fitness and flexibility
- No restricting health conditions
Open to individuals aged 6 to 60 with a fair degree of physical fitness and flexibility. Participants should consult a doctor for any health conditions.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The training involves exercises that build strength, agility, flexibility, and balance (Meiabhyasam). Progression includes learning to use wooden weapons (Kolthaari), metal weapons (Angkathaari) like dagger, sword, spear, and flexible sword, and barehanded combat (VerumKai). Meditation practice is also included. The curriculum is designed to provide a holistic understanding and mastery of Kalaripayattu.
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion is provided to all students completing 3 weeks or more of the program, recognizing their participation and growth in Kalaripayattu.
Recognition
Recognition in Martial Arts
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Twice-daily Kalaripayattu training sessions (2 to 2.5 hours per session)
- Personalized instruction and corrections from Gurus/Ashans
- Learning foundational techniques: Kalari Warm-Up, Vandanam (Salutation), Kaalukal (leg exercises), Chuvadu (steps), Chumattadi (sequences), Meypayattu (body exercises), and Vadivu (animal postures)
- Advanced techniques including long and short stick training, dagger training, and hand-to-hand combat (for longer durations)
- Yoga and meditation sessions (optional or integrated)
- Lectures on Indian philosophy and Kalaripayattu theory
- Participation in Kalari rituals and traditional practices
- Karma Yoga (selfless service)
- Cultural immersion and interaction with the local community
Mentors & faculty
Experienced Gurus (Ashans) and senior instructors with extensive knowledge and mastery of Kalaripayattu, often with decades of experience. They provide personalized corrections and guidance.
How to apply
- 1Rooms are available only on pre-booking basis. A non-refundable booking fee of ₹3,000 confirms your spot, with the remaining first month's fee payable at check-in.
- 2Contact Kalarigram Trust directly for detailed application forms and availability.
Camp details
Kalarigram Trust, Kerala
Trainers
Training provided by experienced Gurus of Kalaripayattu.
Facilities
Activities
- Twice-daily Kalaripayattu training sessions
- Personalized corrections and progressive instruction
- Meditation practice (Thursday evenings)
- Introduction to wooden stick (Naduvadi) and other weapons (based on eligibility)
- Study of traditional practices and philosophy
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Daily charges vary based on accommodation: Dorm: INR 1000/-, Twin Sharing Non-AC: INR 2000/-, Twin Sharing AC: INR 2500/-, Single Room Non-AC: INR 3000/-, Single Room AC: INR 3500/-. All rates are inclusive of food and two Kalari classes (Morning and Evening). A non-refundable booking fee of ₹3,000 is required to confirm your spot, with the remaining first month's fee due at check-in.
Financial support
No scholarships are explicitly mentioned for this residential program.
Refund policy
The booking fee of ₹3,000 is non-refundable. Other fees may be subject to specific terms outlined by Kalarigram Trust.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for Kalarigram Trust Residential Kalaripayattu Training Program?
The registration deadline is 31 Dec 2025.
Is Kalarigram Trust Residential Kalaripayattu Training Program free?
₹3,000 registration
Who can participate in Kalarigram Trust Residential Kalaripayattu Training Program?
children aged 6-18.
What will my child gain from Kalarigram Trust Residential Kalaripayattu Training Program?
Intensive twice-daily Kalaripayattu training sessions. Personalized guidance from experienced Gurus. Certificate of course completion. Holistic development including physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Immersion in a traditional Gurukulam setting. Nourishing vegetarian meals and accommodation included. Improved strength, flexibility, and focus.
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