Master: Sathya Narayanan Gurukkal
East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Tel 0471-74182
Website: http://www.cvnkalari.in/index.html
Access: Located in the East Fort area, about 5 minutes by auto from MG Road and the train station. The surrounding area is a busy old town, close to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. If coming from Kovalam beach, walk 5 minutes from the bus stand at the end.
The traditional Kalari at East fort was established by Sri C.V. Govindan Kutty Nair Gurukkal in the year 1952. The Kalari functioned in a traditional thatched roof building till 1973.
Then the present building was completed with help from the Kerala government and a model Kalarippayat training center was established and inaugurated in 1975. The architect and designer of the building is the well-known painter Sri. M V Devan.
The well-known Govindankutty Gurukkal passed away in early 2006, and now the third generation Sathya Narayanan Gurukkal has been running the Kalari.
Sathya Narayanan Gurukkal appeared on the Japanese TV CM of Alinamin A supplement in a young day, showing his excellent flexibility and a stunning 3m high jump kick.
The Kalari offers a year-round training program in Kalarippayat and has classes 2 times a day for local students in the age group of 9 to 18 years.
The Kalari also offers short term courses of 3 to 6 months for foreign students and students from other parts of India.
It is also an approved center for international scholarships through ICCR, Govt.of India for a duration of 1 to 2 years.
It is recommended to everyone as an ideal Kalari across all. They have abundant experience in accepting foreigners all over the world.
The Master Sathiya in the picture above is a very warm & gentle character, and I can not imagine that he had a 3m high kick in young days!
The Kalari has a beautiful atmosphere where tradition and modern harmonize wonderfully. While in the middle of the noise of the city, the serenity inside the Kalari is amazing.
In the morning, training is taught by the assistant coach or Gurukkal, and in the evening, training is voluntary by yourself.
According to the research in 2007, Monthly fee for the lesson twice a day was 1500Rs, for staying room within the Kalari 2000Rs. Food is not served, hence by yourself or in a restaurant nearby.
At that time, they said that it was basic to get Letter from the Kalari and take Student Visa for at least six months. For those with experience in other martial arts or dance, etc. can be exceptionally accepted three months course of training with Tourist Visa, but in principle no short term training is possible.
However, a person who has only one month period or some for the training, with a strong will to learn the tradition, by all means, should have direct consultation. It seemed that you can expect a relatively flexible arrangement for such a case.
Since the current situation including the charges, is likely to have changed, trainees should contact them directly beforehand.
In addition, they can accept day tours to watch the class, so if you are interested, it's worth to stop by when visiting Trivandrum for sightseeing or business. However, in the case of general visitors, it is prohibited to shoot both videos and photos.
The Kalari is located in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Currently, Thiruvananthapuram is the official name, but because pronunciation is very difficult, Trivandrum is much more convenient for foreigners.
Trivandrum city is located in a hilly area close to the coast, and it is clearly divided into a new town centered on the main street MG Road and an old town centered on the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
The Indian Coffee House next to the KSRTC Bus Stand is famous for its mysterious spiral shape.
There are many lodgings concentrated in the area around the railway station to the KSRTC bus stand and further to the south of MG Road.
Also, about 40 minutes by bus from here, you can reach Kovalam, the topmost resort beach in South India.
Buses are convenient to Trivandrum from neighboring cities in the state of Kerala. Night trains and planes are convenient from cities in Tamil Nadu, such as Chennai and Madurai. There are also buses and trains from Kanyakumari at the southernmost tip of India, that is only 85km from Trivandrum.
In addition, since Trivandrum is close to Sri Lanka and flight fares are very cheap, it is recommended that to go Trivandrum via Colombo by air. From the sky over the Indian Ocean, you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of coastline Kerala.
East Fort, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695023, India
Tel 0471-74182
Website: http://www.cvnkalari.in/index.html
Access: Located in the East Fort area, about 5 minutes by auto from MG Road and the train station. The surrounding area is a busy old town, close to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. If coming from Kovalam beach, walk 5 minutes from the bus stand at the end.
The traditional Kalari at East fort was established by Sri C.V. Govindan Kutty Nair Gurukkal in the year 1952. The Kalari functioned in a traditional thatched roof building till 1973.
Then the present building was completed with help from the Kerala government and a model Kalarippayat training center was established and inaugurated in 1975. The architect and designer of the building is the well-known painter Sri. M V Devan.
The well-known Govindankutty Gurukkal passed away in early 2006, and now the third generation Sathya Narayanan Gurukkal has been running the Kalari.
Sathya Narayanan Gurukkal
Sathya Narayanan Gurukkal appeared on the Japanese TV CM of Alinamin A supplement in a young day, showing his excellent flexibility and a stunning 3m high jump kick.
The Kalari offers a year-round training program in Kalarippayat and has classes 2 times a day for local students in the age group of 9 to 18 years.
The Kalari also offers short term courses of 3 to 6 months for foreign students and students from other parts of India.
It is also an approved center for international scholarships through ICCR, Govt.of India for a duration of 1 to 2 years.
It is recommended to everyone as an ideal Kalari across all. They have abundant experience in accepting foreigners all over the world.
The Master Sathiya in the picture above is a very warm & gentle character, and I can not imagine that he had a 3m high kick in young days!
The Kalari has a beautiful atmosphere where tradition and modern harmonize wonderfully. While in the middle of the noise of the city, the serenity inside the Kalari is amazing.
In the morning, training is taught by the assistant coach or Gurukkal, and in the evening, training is voluntary by yourself.
According to the research in 2007, Monthly fee for the lesson twice a day was 1500Rs, for staying room within the Kalari 2000Rs. Food is not served, hence by yourself or in a restaurant nearby.
At that time, they said that it was basic to get Letter from the Kalari and take Student Visa for at least six months. For those with experience in other martial arts or dance, etc. can be exceptionally accepted three months course of training with Tourist Visa, but in principle no short term training is possible.
However, a person who has only one month period or some for the training, with a strong will to learn the tradition, by all means, should have direct consultation. It seemed that you can expect a relatively flexible arrangement for such a case.
Since the current situation including the charges, is likely to have changed, trainees should contact them directly beforehand.
In addition, they can accept day tours to watch the class, so if you are interested, it's worth to stop by when visiting Trivandrum for sightseeing or business. However, in the case of general visitors, it is prohibited to shoot both videos and photos.
Padmanavaswami temple located in the center of the old town
The Kalari is located in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Currently, Thiruvananthapuram is the official name, but because pronunciation is very difficult, Trivandrum is much more convenient for foreigners.
Trivandrum city is located in a hilly area close to the coast, and it is clearly divided into a new town centered on the main street MG Road and an old town centered on the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
The Indian Coffee House next to the KSRTC Bus Stand is famous for its mysterious spiral shape.
There are many lodgings concentrated in the area around the railway station to the KSRTC bus stand and further to the south of MG Road.
Also, about 40 minutes by bus from here, you can reach Kovalam, the topmost resort beach in South India.
Kovalam Beach, one of South India's best resorts
Buses are convenient to Trivandrum from neighboring cities in the state of Kerala. Night trains and planes are convenient from cities in Tamil Nadu, such as Chennai and Madurai. There are also buses and trains from Kanyakumari at the southernmost tip of India, that is only 85km from Trivandrum.
In addition, since Trivandrum is close to Sri Lanka and flight fares are very cheap, it is recommended that to go Trivandrum via Colombo by air. From the sky over the Indian Ocean, you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of coastline Kerala.
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