The Kalari Academy's mission is to provide a conducive, engaging environment to learn the ancient art of Kalaripayattu,Silambattam and Adimurai with a systematic and concise curriculum to ensure that students can enhance their physical fitness, attain clarity of mind and achieve total, holistic well-being.
Our Vision
At The Kalari Academy, we endeavor to assist any student who desires to learn these ancient arts attain all the knowledge and skills that the arts encompass. Our vision is to revitalize, revive and reintroduce these beautiful art forms so that they may be used as an outlet of modern expressionism, celebrated and cultivated as contemporary art forms.
These are The Six Tenets that form the basis of our core values.
* Dedication; to the pursuit of learning and mastering the arts of Kalaripayattu, Silambattam and Adimurai no matter how far the limits may push one's physical boundaries.
* Discipline; in understanding and adopting the knowledge of the Guru and instructors as well as following the rigorous training and applying the skills attained.
* Desire; to improve one's level of excellence in Kalaripayattu Silambattam and Adimurai, and in life in general.
* Tradition; to never forget the roots of the arts and to always remember the background and their importance as well as relevance to modern times.
* Culture; to always hold the time-honoured traditions of the ancient art of Kalaripayattu, Silambattam and Adimurai in the highest esteem and to never relinquish their deep connection with the natural human body, the planet and the animal kingdom.
* Honour; to always conduct oneself with honour and integrity, to be true to oneself always and never waver in morality.