Kalaripayattu
Build your foundations through traditional leg movements, postures and coordinated sequences, progressing with your training.
Discover KalariWelcome to Vallabhatta Kalari UKRooted in tradition.
Rooted in tradition.
Strengthened
through practice.
Discover Kalaripayattu in the UK. Traditional Indian martial arts, guided by the Vallabhatta lineage and informed by modern sports science.
Traditional KalaripayattuChildren & adultsUK branches & onlineBeginners welcome
Our training programmes
Explore ProgrammesFind your way into practice.
Explore martial arts, movement and mindful practice with guidance from our Gurukkals.
Kalari Yogasanam
Explore posture, mobility, breathing and focused movement through our guided Kalari Yoga practice.
Enquire About YogaOnline Classes
Train from home with guided sessions. Contact us to discuss a suitable class and the current online timetable.
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Our GurukkalsA living tradition.
A living tradition.
A considered approach.
Led by Gurukkal Manu Sunilkumar and Gurukkal Keerthy Krishna, our teaching brings the Vallabhatta tradition into a welcoming UK training community.
Traditional knowledge and modern sports science shape an approach centred on learning, discipline and steady progress.
Meet Our GurukkalsOur UK community
Begin closer to home.
Find a branch and speak to us about the right session for you. Please confirm class times with the team before attending.
View All BranchesGallery highlights
View GalleryLife at our Kalari.
Achievements & awardsMilestones along
Milestones along
the journey.
Explore moments of recognition and celebration from our academy’s journey.
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Events & updates
Connect beyond the class.
Workshops, demonstrations and academy news.
Academy update
Vallabhatta Kalari in the community
See our latest shared programme poster. Contact the team for confirmed dates and details of forthcoming events.
Ask About EventsYour first step
Start your Kalari journey.
Tell us your location and what you would like to learn. We’ll help you find a suitable class.
