Live the Kalari Life
Disconnect from Noise. Awaken the inner Warrior. A transformational residential journey into discipline, strength, and self-mastery The Residential Training Program is designed for those who wish to immerse fully in Kalari training, away from distractions, in a traditional Gurukulam environment.
the Program
The Residential Kalari Program is a structured, phase-based training journey that develops strength, flexibility, endurance, and combat skills through traditional Kalari practice.
Guided under disciplined residential training, participants progress from foundational movements to advanced techniques, integrating body, breath, and mind for complete physical and mental development.
Program Structure
Duration: 15 / 30 / 60 Days
Phases: 3
Mode: Full-time Residential
Training Hours: Morning & Evening Sessions
Accommodation: Simple, disciplined Gurukulam living
Outcomes
- Structured daily routine and disciplined lifestyle
- Improved physical fitness and flexibility
- Mental clarity and focus
- Increased self-confidence
- Traditional Gurukkal-guided learning environment
Training Highlights
- Structured progression from Foundation to Master Level
- Systematic development of strength, flexibility, agility & endurance
- Body conditioning with breath control integration
- Foundational to advanced empty-hand combat training
- Progressive weapon training (Stick, Kuruvadi, Gadha)
- Meypayattu and traditional flow sequences
- Partner drills and controlled combat practice
- Performance-oriented training modules
- Yogic stretching, mobility & recovery practices
- Immersive traditional Kalari residential discipline
Who This Program Is For
- Martial arts, yoga enthusiasts
- Seekers and tradition lovers
- Strength, confidence, and vitality seekers
- Wellness and fitness enthusiasts
- Stress relief and mental clarity
- Students and young adults exploring focus and discipline
- Aspiring teachers and instructors
- Wellness & mindfulness enthusiasts
- Aspiring teachers & leaders
No prior experience required, only genuine interest and willingness to learn.
Day Schedule
5.30 am: Wake Up
6.15 am: Refreshment
6.40 am: Pickup
7.05 am: Salutation
7.15 am: Sauranga
7.35 am: Meditation
8.00 am: Kalari Sadhana
9.40 am: Back to Ashram
10.00 am: Prathal (Break Fast)
11.00 am: Mananam
1.00 pm: Lunch
2.30 pm: Pickup
3.00 pm: Kalari Sadhana
5.00 pm: Freshen Up
5.30 pm: Spiritual Seva
6.30 pm: Back to Ashram
7.00 pm: Dinner
Syllabus – Consolidated Structure
Phase I
Phase: Foundation
Days: 15
Portion / Topic:
- Vandanachuvadu (Salutation step)
- Ashtavadivu (Animal Poses)
- Kaaleduppu (Leg conditioning)
- Soochikirippu (Needle posture)
- Vyayamam (Stretching exercises)
- Ashtavadivu (Animal Poses)
- Adi ozhuvukal (Dodge)
- 2nd Chuvadu, Neduvadi (Stick – Introduction)
- Poottu (Locks)
- Gadha (Introduction)
Phase II
Phase: Core Practice
Days: 21 / 30
Portion / Topic:
- 3rd Chuvadu
- Neduvadi (Stick Movements)
- Mruga Nada (Animal Walk)
- Poottu (Locks)
- Gadha (Movements)
- Vadivu, Adi-Idi-Chavittu-Adi
- Mruga Nada (Animal Walk)
- Poottu (Locks)
- 3rd Chuvadu
- Vari & Maru Vari (Stick-Movements)
- Thalakku Odukku
- Neduvadipayattu (Stick fight)
- Gadha (Advanced)
Phase III
Phase: Intermediate Mastery
Days: 60
Portion / Topic:
- Gadha (Advanced)
- Full Split
- 5th Ottachuvadu
- 3 Koottachuvadu
- Stick – 16 Veethu
- Mruga Nada (Crab)
- Meypayattu
- Vari & Maru Vari (Stick-Movements)
- Thalakku Odukku (1 vs 1)
Experience / Outcomes
Phase I: Foundation
Days: 15
What You Will Experience:
- Learn how to stand, move, and balance correctly
- Improve flexibility and body control
- Understand basic self-defence movements
- Build stamina and physical discipline
What You Will Gain:
- Better posture and body awareness
- Increased strength and flexibility
- Improved focus and concentration
- A strong physical and mental foundation
Phase II: Core Practice
Days: 21 or 30
What You Will Experience:
- More dynamic movements and faster combinations
- Introduction to traditional weapon basics (stick & mace)
- Animal-based movements for strength and agility
- Coordinated striking and defensive techniques
What You Will Gain:
- Increased power and endurance
- Better reflexes and coordination
- Confidence in handling traditional training weapons
- Greater body control and speed
Phase III: Intermediate Mastery
Days: 60
What You Will Experience:
- Advanced flexibility training
- Structured combat sequences
- Partner practice (controlled combat drills)
- Flow-based body movements
What You Will Gain:
- High flexibility and mobility
- Strong combat awareness
- Improved reaction timing
- Confidence in one-on-one practice
Phase IV: Combat & Performance
Days: 90
What You Will Experience:
- Empty-hand combat training
- Advanced movement sequences
- Stick performance practice
- Continuous endurance-based sessions
What You Will Gain:
- Realistic self-defense capability
- Physical endurance and stamina
- Strong mental confidence
- Readiness to perform in demonstrations
Phase V: Master Level
Days: 120
What You Will Experience:
- Advanced weapon training
- Lineage-specific traditional sequences
- Performance-level refinement
- Integrated full-system practice
What You Will Gain:
- Complete physical transformation
- Deep discipline and inner confidence
- Strong weapon control and precision
- Eligibility to assist in teaching (subject to evaluation)
Investment
Course Fees (Residential Stay & Meals)
Accommodation Type : 15 Days
Dormitory : ₹ 31,480
Shared Room (Non-AC : ₹ 34,630
Shared Room (AC) : ₹ 37,780
Private Room (AC) : ₹ 42,505
Accommodation Type : 21 Days
Dormitory : ₹ 42,420
Shared Room (Non-AC : ₹ 46,830
Shared Room (AC) : ₹ 51,240
Private Room (AC) : ₹ 57,855
Accommodation Type : 30 Days
Dormitory : ₹ 54,700
Shared Room (Non-AC : ₹ 61,000
Shared Room (AC) : ₹ 67,300
Private Room (AC) : ₹ 76,750
The Investment Includes:
- Complete Training Fees
- Full Training Uniform
- Official Kalari Pendant
- Ashram Residential Stay & Food
- Local Travel & Structured Cultural Immersion
Benefits & Outcomes of RTP
School & College Students
- Improved physical fitness and flexibility
- Better focus and concentration in studies
- Increased discipline and time management
- Boosted self-confidence and stage presence
Working Professionals
- Stress relief through structured physical training
- Improved stamina and posture
- Mental clarity and emotional balance
- Stronger work-life discipline
Fitness Enthusiasts
- Functional strength development
- Deep flexibility and mobility training
- Natural endurance building
- Dynamic full-body conditioning
Martial Arts Practitioners
- Exposure to traditional Indian combat systems
- Advanced footwork and body control
- Weapon basics and combat sequencing
- Improved reaction timing and coordination
Yoga Practitioners
- Dynamic strength with flexibility
- Practical application of breath control
- Improved balance and grounded movements
- Functional mobility training
Athletes & Sportspersons
- Agility and explosive power training
- Improved coordination and balance
- Enhanced endurance
- Injury prevention through mobility work
Performers & Stage Artists
- Combat choreography skills
- Controlled weapon handling
- Stage confidence and posture
- Performance endurance
Defence / Police / Uniform Service Aspirants
- Physical endurance and stamina
- Mental toughness and discipline
- Combat basics and defensive awareness
- Structured training routine
Physical Education Students & Trainers
- Knowledge of traditional Indian physical systems
- Structured conditioning techniques
- Practical combat and weapon basics
- Teaching observation exposure
Serious Long-Term Practitioners
- Progressive mastery from foundation to advanced level
- Deep traditional discipline and lifestyle exposure
- Advanced weapon and performance skills
- Eligibility for higher-level guidance
Questions
1. Do I need prior experience in Kalari or martial arts?
No. Beginners are welcome. Training starts from foundational level and progresses step-by-step.
2. What is the minimum duration to join?
Participants can join in phase-based residential programs starting from 7 days. A minimum of 15 days is recommended for meaningful learning and certification eligibility.
3. What is the age limit?
Generally suitable for school students, college students, and adults. (Specific age guidelines may be provided by the centre.)
4. Is the training physically demanding?
Training is systematic and progressive. Beginners are guided carefully, and intensity increases gradually based on individual capacity.
5. Will I learn weapons?
Yes. Basic weapon training (such as stick and traditional implements) is introduced progressively depending on the phase of training.
6. Is this only for those who want to become martial artists?
No. The program is suitable for fitness seekers, professionals, athletes, performers, and anyone interested in disciplined physical development.
7. What should I bring?
Comfortable training clothes, personal essentials, and an open mind ready for disciplined residential training.
8. Is accommodation provided?
Yes. This is a residential program designed to provide an immersive traditional training experience.
9. Will I receive a certificate?
Certification is awarded subject to satisfactory completion, discipline, and those who attend a minimum 15 days program.
10. What makes this program different?
It combines traditional Kalari techniques, physical conditioning, breath control, weapon training, and disciplined lifestyle training in a structured phase-wise format.