Kalaripayattu Holiday Training Camps
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An intensive one-month Kalaripayattu holiday camp at Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam in Wayanad, for school students, with daily six-hour sessions in self-defence, body forms and wooden weapon basics.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
One-month holiday camp
Time needed
One month, a 3-hour morning and a 3-hour evening session daily
Eligibility
Open to school and college students aged 7 and above. The holiday camp is held at the Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam campus in Wayanad, Kerala, during school holiday periods.
- Age range
- 7 years and above
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Camp completion certificate
A completion certificate from the Sangam is awarded to participants at the end of the holiday camp.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Contact Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam by phone or WhatsApp to inquire about upcoming holiday camp dates
- 2Confirm enrolment and accommodation arrangements with the centre
- 3Arrive at the campus on the camp start date
Rules and guidelines
- Camp is scheduled during school holiday periods; confirm dates with the centre in advance
- Daily attendance at both morning and evening sessions is expected
- Traditional attire or comfortable exercise clothing required during training
Fees and financial support
Fee details
The holiday camp fee is not published online and is confirmed directly with the centre. Accommodation and meals can be arranged for participants from outside Wayanad.
About this opportunity
The Kalaripayattu Holiday Training Camps at Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam are intensive one-month programmes held during school holiday periods. Designed for school and college students, the camps deliver a structured introduction to Kalaripayattu through morning and evening sessions of three hours each on the school's organic farm campus in Wayanad, Kerala.
Over the month, participants build foundational Kalaripayattu skills including basic self-defence movements, introductory body forms, and initial work with wooden weapons such as the muchan (short stick) and kettukari (long stick). The intensive daily schedule allows substantial progress across the holiday period.
The camps take place at the Sangam's campus near the Kabani River in Mananthavady, Wayanad. Accommodation and homecooked Kerala-style meals from the farm are available for participants travelling from outside Wayanad.
Students from across India and abroad are welcome. Camps are suited to school holiday periods including summer, Onam, and winter breaks.
Camp details
Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam, Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala
Trainers
Led by K. F. Thomas Gurukkal and experienced Gurukkals at the school.
Facilities
Activities
- Basic self-defence training
- Foundational Kalaripayattu body forms and movements
- Short stick (muchan) introduction and routines
- Long stick (kettukari) introduction and routines
- Partner exercises and concentration drills
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
A one-month beginner curriculum covering basic self-defence movements, foundational Kalaripayattu body forms, steps, kicks, jumps and blocks, and an introduction to muchan (short stick) and kettukari (long stick) routines.
Frequently asked questions
Is prior Kalaripayattu experience required for the holiday camp?
No prior experience is required. The holiday camp is designed as an introduction to Kalaripayattu for school and college students. The curriculum is structured to take beginners from basic movements through to wooden weapon introductions over the month.
When are the holiday camps held, and how should families find out dates?
Camps are held during school holiday periods, typically aligning with Kerala's summer break (May to June), Onam holidays (September), and winter break (December to January). Families should contact the centre directly for confirmed dates for the current year.
Is residential accommodation available for students coming from outside Wayanad?
Yes. The Sangam provides dormitory accommodation (14-bed) and single rooms on its organic farm campus. Homecooked Kerala-style meals from the farm are provided. Accommodation arrangements are confirmed at the time of enrolment.
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