Teachers Training

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 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 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 ( Residential+Hybrid) Syllabus: Meipayattu, Chuvadu (Kalari Steps), Vadivu, Animal Flow, Bare Hand, Locks (Basics), Stick (Long), Gadha.

Level II - Intermediate Weapons Year

2nd · Syllabus: Short Staff, Sword, Knife, Sword Fight, Locks (Basics).

Level III - Advanced Combat Year

3rd · 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

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.

Three paths. One lineage.
Teach self-defence. Master the weapons. Learn to heal. Every Agasthyam teacher training is guided by Gurukkal S. Mahesh and rooted in an unbroken lineage since 1896.

01. Shakthi TTC

( Learn it. Teach it. Pass the strength on. )

A one-month certified programme that trains women to lead SHAKTHI self-defence workshops, Agasthyam’s women’s empowerment initiative that has already reached 15,000+ women across Kerala. You don’t just learn the techniques. You learn to put them in other women’s hands. Learn: Kalaripayattu-based self-defence · situational awareness and the confidence to act · planning and leading a Shakthi workshop · teaching women of every age and fitness level · instructor ethics For: Women ready to lead workshops in schools, colleges, workplaces and communities. No prior experience needed.

1 month · Foundation · Certified Shakthi Instructor · ₹1,00,000

02. Advanced TTC

( The next tier. The weapons. )

Three months of intermediate Kalaripayattu for trained practitioners ready to go deeper. Advanced TTC takes you into traditional Kalari weapon training: the control, precision and discipline it demands, and how to teach it safely. Learn: Kalari weapon systems, from short staff to sword · sword combat and knife techniques · intermediate forms, locks and conditioning · teaching weapon work safely · lineage values at the advanced level For: Practitioners who’ve completed foundation training and want to teach at an intermediate level.

3 months · Intermediate · Weapon training · [FEE]

03. Treatment TTC

( The same hands that strike can heal.)

Kalari was never only combat. It was care. Treatment TTC is a one-month programme focused entirely on Kalari healing: Uzhichil, the traditional Kalari massage, and the science of marma points. Learn: Kalari Uzhichil · marma points: locating, understanding and working with them · recovery and injury care · treatment ethics For: Kalari practitioners, therapists, and wellness and bodywork professionals.

1 month · Treatment only · Uzhichil & marma · [FEE]

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