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Agasthyam Sampradayam - Kalaripayattu Teacher Training in Kerala
Train, Practise, and Evolve into a Kalari Teacher.
A specially designed 600-hour hybrid kalaripayattu teacher training programme by Gurukkal Dr. S. Mahesh, to preserve and share the 3,000-year-old wisdom of kalaripayattu with the world.
About the Kalaripayattu Teacher Training Programme
The Agasthyam Sampradayam Certified Teachers’ Training Course is a one-year intensive Gurukulam-based kalaripayattu teacher training programme under the direct guidance of Gurukkal Dr. S. Mahesh, Fifth-Generation Kalari Gurukkal.
This kalaripayattu teacher training course focuses on:
- Deep traditional kalaripayattu knowledge
- Teaching methodology
- Physical, mental, and spiritual discipline
- Responsibility of carrying the kalari lineage forward
What You Will Learn in Kalaripayattu Teacher Training
- Kalari Sampradayam – understanding tradition and lineage
- Styles, Movements and Weapons, training in kalaripayattu techniques and weapon systems
- Teaching Methodology and Class Management, structuring kalaripayattu classes and guiding students
- Ethics, Discipline and Lineage Values, building character and responsibility
- Physical Conditioning, Flexibility and Recovery, strength, mobility, and injury prevention
Training Levels and Syllabus
Level I - Foundational Year
1st · Duration: 12 Months (2 Months Residential + 10 Months Hybrid) Syllabus: Meipayattu, Chuvadu (Kalari Steps), Vadivu, Animal Flow, Bare Hand, Locks (Basics), Stick (Long), Gadha.
Level II - Intermediate Weapons Year
2nd · Duration: 3 Months Syllabus: Short Staff, Sword, Knife, Sword Fight, Locks (Basics).
Level III - Advanced Combat Year
3rd · Duration: 3 Months Syllabus: Sword and Shield, Urmi Veeshu, Urmi Payattu, Locks (Advanced), Katcha with Knife.
Level IV - Mastery and Healing Year
4th · Duration: 3 Months Syllabus: Marapidichu Kuntham, Pressure Points, Marmakolu, Locks (Advanced), Treatment.
Foundation Stage - Level I Detail
Year: First · Duration: 12 Months · Mode: Hybrid Phase I: 2 Months Residential Immersion Phase II: 10 Months Guided Training and Internship (Online) Total Training: 600+ Hours Training Style: Traditional Gurukulam System
Programme Structure
Duration: 12 Months · Mode: Hybrid 2 months Intensive Residential Kalaripayattu Training 10 months Guided Online Training after completion of the residential programme Training Style: Traditional Gurukulam System
What You Will Learn
Kalari Sampradayam · Styles, Movements, Weapons · Teaching Methodology and Class Management · Kalari Ethics, Discipline, and Lineage Values · Physical Conditioning, Flexibility and Recovery
Who Can Apply for Kalaripayattu Teacher Training
- Dedicated kalaripayattu practitioners aspiring to become trainers
- Martial arts instructors from other systems seeking authentic Indian roots
- Fitness, yoga, and movement professionals
- Traditional performing artists and cultural practitioners
- Physical education teachers and sports trainers
- Youngsters seeking discipline, direction, and a skill-based livelihood
- Graduates exploring a meaningful professional pathway beyond conventional careers
- Unemployed or job-seeking individuals willing to commit to intensive kalaripayattu skill training
- Aspirants intending to teach kalaripayattu full-time
- International students committed to long-term traditional kalaripayattu training in Kerala
Certification
- Certified Kalari Trainer – Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Ministry of Education, Government of India, and Centre for Trade Testing and Certification of Skilled Workers (CTTC)
- Internship – hands-on kalaripayattu teaching experience
- 100% placement for selected qualified trainers
- Eligibility to conduct classes at Agasthyam Kalari centres
- Support for starting independent kalaripayattu training centres
- Mentorship under Gurukkal lineage
- Opportunity to join Agasthyam as volunteers
Placement
Successful completion of the Kalaripayattu Teacher Training Course signifies more than certification, it marks professional readiness.
The certification is aligned with:
- Agasthyam Kalari Diploma
- Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
- Centre for Trade Testing and Certification of Skilled Workers (CTTC)
100+ trainers have been professionally placed across institutions and independent kalari centres after completing the Agasthyam kalaripayattu teacher training programme.
Daily Schedule - Residential Kalaripayattu Teacher Training
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Wake Up |
| 6:00 AM | Kalari Entry and Salutations |
| 6:15 AM | Spiritual Seva and Chanting |
| 7:15 AM | Sauranga (Solar Body Practice) |
| 7:30 AM | Meditation (Prana-Based) |
| 8:00 AM | Kalari Practice |
| 10:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 11:00 AM | Theory Sessions |
| 12:30 PM | Seva (Selfless Service) |
| 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 2:45 PM | Kalari Entry |
| 3:00 PM | Guided Practice and Corrections |
| 5:30 PM | Spiritual Practices |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00 PM | Chanting |
Upcoming Kalaripayattu Teacher Training Batches - 2026
- April 1, 2026
- June 1, 2026
- August 3, 2026
- October 1, 2026
- December 1, 2026
Investment - Kalaripayattu Teacher Training Fees
₹2,00,000 (Indian Residents) $2,490 (Non-Residents / International Students)
The investment includes:
- Complete Training and Internship Fees
- Residential Stay and Meals (60 Days) – Twin Share, Non-AC Room
- Certification from IKS and CTTC (with framed credentials)
- Full Training Uniform – 2 T-Shirts, 2 Pants, 1 Katcha, Official Kalari Pendant
- Local Travel and Cultural Outings
Refund and Cancellation Policy
- The pre-registration amount is non-refundable.
- Cancellations within 3 days of registration are eligible for a 60% refund of the total fee, excluding the pre-registration amount.
- Cancellations after 3 days from registration are not eligible for any refund.
- Approved refunds will be processed within 7 working days.
- A full refund will be issued only if the programme is cancelled by Agasthyam Kalari.
- Agasthyam Kalari reserves the right to revise schedules, policies, or programme structures without prior notice.
International Students - Kalaripayattu Teacher Training in Kerala
Agasthyam Kalari welcomes serious international candidates seeking authentic Gurukulam-based kalaripayattu teacher training in Kerala. International students receive dedicated guidance on visa, travel, and accommodation as part of the enrolment process.