Training
Silambam
Our Silambam Programme teaches one of South India’s oldest and most dynamic martial arts, known for its speed, agility, and powerful stick-fighting techniques. This traditional system combines precise footwork, weapon mastery, and practical self-defence to develop both physical strength and mental discipline.
Programme Highlights:
- Fundamental footwork (Kaaladi) to develop speed, balance, and coordination
- Traditional bamboo stick training with striking, blocking, and spinning techniques
- Empty-hand combat and practical self-defence applications
- Physical conditioning and advanced weapon training to improve stamina, flexibility, and reflexes
Benefits & Character Development:
- Improves agility, timing, and body control
- Builds confidence, focus, and discipline
- Strengthens endurance and overall fitness
This training is suitable for all age groups and is ideal for self-defence, fitness, competitive training, and preservation of traditional martial arts.
Shaolin Kung Fu
Our Shaolin Kung Fu Programme introduces a world-renowned Chinese martial art from the Shaolin Temple, combining powerful combat techniques, acrobatics, weapon training, breathing control, and meditation to build strength, discipline, and inner balance.
Programme Highlights:
- Traditional Shaolin forms to improve strength, speed, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Powerful striking, kicking, blocking, and defensive combat techniques
- Animal-inspired fighting styles and practical self-defence applications
- Weapon training with traditional Shaolin weapons
- Breathing techniques and meditation for focus and inner strength
Animal Styles Training Includes:
- Tiger Style – Focuses on raw power, strength, aggression, and strong attacking techniques
- Snake Style – Emphasizes speed, flexibility, precision, and internal energy control
- Monkey Style – Known for unpredictable, agile, and deceptive movements
- White Crane Style – Develops balance, elegance, speed, and defensive techniques
- Eagle Style – Specializes in powerful gripping, locking, and takedown techniques
This training is suitable for all age groups and is recommended for self-defence, physical fitness, discipline, confidence building, and overall personality development.
Shito-Ryu Karate
Our Shito-Ryu Karate Programme focuses on a traditional and technically rich system of Karate that develops both physical strength and mental discipline. The training follows a structured approach designed to build strong fundamentals, sharp reflexes, precise techniques, and overall character development.
Programme Highlights:
- Kihon (Basics) – Fundamental techniques including punches, kicks, blocks, and stances to build strong foundations
- Kata (Forms) – Structured patterns of movements that improve balance, coordination, timing, and technique control
- Kumite (Sparring) – Controlled fighting practice to develop reflexes, strategy, and practical self-defence skills
Animal Styles Training Includes:
- Physical conditioning to improve strength, speed, stamina, and flexibility
- Balance between hard striking power and soft defensive movements
- Development of focus, discipline, and mental resilience
This training is suitable for all age groups and is ideal for individuals seeking self-defence skills, physical fitness, competitive training, and strong moral development.
Pencak Silat
Pencak Silat is a traditional martial art from Southeast Asia, known for its smooth, fast, and powerful movements. It combines striking, footwork, sweeps, locks, takedowns, and self-defence techniques.
Pencak Silat training focuses on:
- Fluid body movement and coordination
- Strong kicks, punches, and elbow techniques
- Locks, throws, and close-range defence
- Balance, agility, and timing
- Traditional forms and combat application
Benefits & Character Development:
- Improves agility, balance, and full-body coordination
- Develops powerful striking and effective close-range defence skills
- Enhances reflexes, timing, and body control
- Builds confidence, discipline, and practical self-defence ability
It is widely practiced today for self-defence, fitness, and martial arts mastery, and is respected for its unique blend of technique and movement.
Kick Boxing
Kick Boxing is a modern combat sport that combines powerful punching techniques with dynamic kicks. It is one of the best training systems for improving fitness, strength, speed, coordination, and reflexes.
Kick Boxing training includes:
- Punches, kicks, and defensive movements
- Footwork, balance, and timing
- Pad work and conditioning drills
- Controlled sparring (based on level)
Benefits & Character Development:
- Improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance
- Builds strength, speed, and overall power
- Enhances coordination, balance, and reflexes
- Boosts confidence and practical self-defence skills
It is ideal for students who want strong physical fitness, confidence, and practical striking skills in a structured training environment.
Kalaripayattu
Our Kalaripayattu Programme introduces one of the world’s oldest traditional martial arts from Kerala, combining physical training, self-defence, weapon skills, flexibility, healing practices, and mental discipline.
Programme Highlights:
- Body conditioning (Meipayattu) to build strength, balance, flexibility, and stamina
- Strikes, kicks, grappling, and animal-inspired combat techniques
- Training with traditional weapons including sticks, swords, spears, and Urumi
- Self-defence skills with advanced body control and Ayurveda-based healing practices
This training is suitable for all age groups and is recommended for self-defence, physical fitness, cultural awareness, and overall personality development.
Mallakhamb
Our Mallakhamb Programme introduces a traditional Indian sport that blends strength, flexibility, balance, and artistic performance. It involves performing aerial yoga and gymnastic postures on a vertical pole using traditional wrestling grips.
Programme Highlights:
- Training on the traditional wooden pole, rope, and cane variations
- Aerial yoga postures and advanced gymnastic movements
- Strength-building techniques using traditional wrestling grips
- Development of grip strength, core stability, balance, and flexibility
Training Includes:
- Builds exceptional upper body and core strength
- Enhances agility, concentration, and confidence
- Promotes discipline and body awareness
- Encourages courage and mental focus
This training is suitable for children, youth, and adults who are interested in traditional sports, gymnastics, fitness training, and performance arts.
Self-Defence Programme
Our Self-Defence Programme is designed to provide practical skills for real-life situations. The focus is on awareness, prevention, and effective techniques that work under pressure.
This programme includes:
- Safety awareness and situational training
- Escape techniques and defensive movements
- Basic striking, blocking, and counter techniques
- Self-defence against grabs, holds, and common attacks
- Confidence building and mental preparedness
Benefits & Character Development:
- Enhances personal safety awareness and threat prevention skills
- Builds confidence and mental resilience under pressure
- Develops practical escape and defensive techniques for real-life situations
- Improves reflexes, coordination, and quick decision-making
This training is suitable for all age groups and is highly recommended for women, students, and working professionals.
Belt Progression System
Our ranking system reflects the journey from novice to master, where each belt represents a blend of skill, fitness, and understanding.
| BELT PROGRESSION | MIN. TRAINING |
|---|---|
| White → Yellow | 3 – 6 Months |
| Yellow → Orange | 6 – 12 Months |
| Orange → Green | 12 – 18 Months |
| Green → Blue | 1 – 2 Years |
| Blue → Purple | 2 – 3 Years |
| Purple → Red | 3 – 4 Years |
| Red → Brown | 4 – 5 Years |
| Brown → Brown II | 5 – 6 Years |
| Brown II → Black | 6 – 7 Years |
Training Schedule
Branch 1
Saturday Sunday, morning 6.00am to 8.00am
- Master : M. Manikandan
- Instructor: G. Ranjith
- +91 73053 32547
- BETAL Primary & Nursery School Play Ground Pazhanthandalam Chennai 600132
Branch 2
Saturday Sunday evening 4.30pm to 6.30pm
- Master : M. Manikandan
- Instructor: M. ganesgmoorthy
- +91 73053 32547
- The royal cast club house opposite. Thirumudivakkam government Park, Chennai 600132
Branch 3
Saturday Sunday morning 6.00am to 8.00 am
- Master : T. Sakthivel
- Instructor: T. Mithun Raj
- +91 73055 80563
- Government High school, asthinapuram school ground. 24. Asthinapuram. Chengalpattu district 603202
Branch 4
Tuesday Thursday evening 5.30pm to 7.30pm
- Master : M. Manikandan
- Instructor: E. Manikandan
- +91 73053 32547
- VAO Office Thirumudivakka Chennai 600132
Branch 5
Monday and Friday evening 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Master : M. Manikandan
- Instructor: K. Kalaiyarasi
- +91 99626 75587
- Jones Blazia,200 Feet Radial Rd, Boopathy Nagar, Kovilambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600117