Kalarippayattu, The divine martial art of Kerala

Courses

Legends say that it will take twelve years of continuous training to become a Kalari master. This is the claim made by the Northern Kalari systems and it may be true in thier case. People in the past had enough time to spare and when children joined a Kalari at about 5 years of age, they could train for the prescribed twelve years. Even in the past, the southern style Kalari training was much simpler than the northern system but in many cases much more effective where self defense/war was concerned. Much of the techniques can be learned in about two years of rigorous training. But in modern times even this is not possible for a person who wants to learn kalarippayattu and could spare much shorter periods. This is especially the case of people from outside India who can visit and stay in a Kalari for a period of less than six months. in order to meet the demands of such persons we have devised a training system that will suit both the persons who can spare two yeas and others who can spend only about a month in Kerala, India. Thus we offer

1. A full two year course that takes you from the very basics to the highest level of Kalari training

2. Short term modular courses from one month to one year. Each module will concentrate on one aspect of Kalari training like, empty hand sets, Kalari long staff, Kalari short stick, knife and short weapons etc.

3. Yearly training camps for one or two weeks of duration.

UPCOMING "KALARIPPAYATTU" TRAINING CAMPS (FY 2008)

Code	Course Name	Style	Duration & Date	Fee
KK MAY08	"Kalari Kaipporu" **	Thekkan	5 Days(May/21/2008 -May25/2008)	(Advance fee)
KK AUG08	"Kalari Kaipporu" **	Thekkan	7 Days(Aug/07/2008 -Aug/13/2008)	(Advance fee)
KK DEC08	"Kalari Kaipporu" **	Thekkan	7 Days(Dec/21/2008 -Dec/28/2008, with 1 break day)	(Advance fee)

**KALARI KAIPPORU**

Kalari Kaipporu is an offshoot of Thekkan Kalarippayattu developed by Sudarsana Kalari Sanghom. This system is developed mainly for learning survival in a fight against one or several opponents, armed or unarmed. The classic Thekkan Kalari is a comprehensive system. Then why an offshoot? The main difference between the classic Thekkan Kalari and Kalari Kaipporu is that while the classic system takes a few years to learn, the later takes much shorter time- often as short as six months.

This System mainly concentrates on the empty hand techniques of the Thekkan Kalari and adapting those techniques in multiple opponent, multiple range situations. Training includes special Kalari calisthenics, fighting in different distances, different terrain, against single and multiple opponents. A selected number of solo forms, empty-handed techniques, weapon training-both conventional and unconventional, grappling, joint locks, throws and vital point striking are taken from the Classical Thekkan Kalari for this. Special psychological training based on Karmayoga is included in this system.

The Kalari calisthenics are excellent in burning calories, strengthening ligaments, developing flexibility in complex movements, providing sufficient level of stretching to various muscles and ligaments and overall puts one to his/her best physical condition if done regularly for 90 minutes/3 times per week. Moreover there are four distinct ways one can practice these exercises, which are perfectly in compliance with the classical Yoga system and its spiritual advancements. Interestingly one can perform these exercises in their home and does not require a partner’s help. Last but not the least is that the Kalari solo forms and calisthenics are excellent methods to burn calories reduce fat and tone/strengthen one’s physique.

FEATURES	Classical Kalarippayattu	"Kalari Kaipporu"	Modern combat sports including NHB type.
Comprehensive Physical Training	Yes	Yes	Yes
Body conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes *
Striking	Yes	Yes	Yes *
Grappling	Yes	Yes	Yes *
Technique to strike Vital points	Yes	Yes	No
Multi range fighting	Yes	Yes	No
Defense against multiple opponents	Yes	Yes	No
Defense against conventional weapons	Yes	Yes	No
Street Survival Training	Yes	Yes	No
Duration	Long Term	Short Term	Long Term
Effectiveness in real life situations	Very effective	Very effective	Not effective
Psychological training	Yes	Yes	No
Main Objective	Survival and a healthy living	Survival and a healthy living	Winning
Awareness training	Yes	Yes	No
Emphasis on Escape from difficult situations	Yes	Yes	No
Syllabus	Complete, Traditional	Short, selected number of techniques	Depends on the Style
Traditional Medicine	Yes	Optional	No
Massage Techniques	Yes	Optional	No

* Depends on the style

Starting from April 2008, three times a year (April/May and August/September and December/January), Sudarsana Kalari Sanghom will conduct Kalari Kaipporu training camps at the HQ in Varkala. Please feel free to contract us (courses@kathinayoga.org or information@kathinayoga.org ) for further details.

NOTE: If you can organize a group of students in your city/town/village, Sudarsana Kalari Sanghom may send instructors to conduct this camp.

REGULAR COURSES

Code	Course Name	Style	Prerequisite	Duration	Fee (OnApplication)
KW00T	Kalarippayattu - Long Term	Thekkan	N/a	24 months & above	(Quarterly fee)
KW01T	Kalarippayattu – Short Term	Thekkan	N/a	1 Month	(Advance fee)
KW01S	Silambam – Short Term	Silambam	N/a	1 Months	(Advance fee)
KW02T	Kalarippayattu – Short Term	Thekkan	N/a	2 Months	(Advance fee)
KW03T	Kalarippayattu – Short Term	Thekkan	N/a	3 Months	(Advance fee)
KW03Y	Yoga	N/a	N/a	3 Months	(Advance fee)
KW06T	Kalarippayattu Medium term	Thekkan	N/a	6 Months	(Quarterly fee)
KW00K	Kathinayoga Kalari	Kathinayoga	KW00T	24months & above	(Quarterly fee)

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