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Certified Kalaripayattu Programmes - Train, Certify, Teach
What It Is
For practitioners seeking a formally recognised kalaripayattu certification, Agasthyam offers structured courses aligned with the Indian Knowledge Systems framework and CTTC – nationally valid credentials for those who want to teach or establish their own kalari.
What Certification Covers
- Structured kalaripayattu training from foundational to advanced levels.
- Teaching methodology and class management.
- Traditional weapon systems and combat sequences.
- Ethics, lineage values, and the responsibility of teaching.
- Direct mentorship under Gurukkal Dr. S. Mahesh.
Certifications Issued
- IKS – Indian Knowledge Systems,
- Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- CTTC – Centre for Trade Testing and Certification of Skilled Workers.
- Agasthyam Kalari Diploma.
For the full Sampradayam teacher training programme, see the dedicated Teachers Training page.