--- title: "Traditional Kalaripayattu Training in Bangalore | BFC Bodyforce" description: "Master traditional Kalaripayattu in Bangalore with expert guidance. Build strength, flexibility, and weapon control with BFC Bodyforce's authentic training programs." canonical: https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/traditional-indian-martial-arts/kalaripayattu-the-mother-of-all-martial-arts last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Kalaripayattu Training in Bangalore Tribe Verified · Traditional Kalaripayattu training in Bangalore. By [Abdul Muneer](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer) · Training available at studios in Richards Town and Horamavu · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Traditional Indian Martial Arts](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/traditional-indian-martial-arts). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/traditional-indian-martial-arts/gallery) Train in the original Indian martial art with Kalari Master Moideen Rafi. We focus on raw strength, flexibility, and weapon control through disciplined, traditional routines. ## Photos and videos - ![Master Moideen Rafi demonstrating a flying split, a testament to the incredible martial arts flexibility and power developed through years of dedicated Kalaripayattu practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed3c0a4f-893c-42a6-a0aa-2f68930eb068) - ![A powerful stance with the 'paricha' (shield) and 'val' (sword). This black and white image captures the intensity of learning ancient Indian weapon skills with our Kalari master.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17dcea9a-c36a-4942-8561-eda2e4304dcb) - ![Our Kalari master Moideen Rafi holding a classic defensive posture. This stance is fundamental for developing a strong base and core, essential for both attack and defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d7734c-4f50-405a-a360-b7929f7a3a4e) - ![A demonstration of a powerful blocking technique from the Kalaripayattu system. This pose shows the immense upper body strength and control required to master this ancient martial art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73742cce-be25-473a-b4a1-50a049937d00) ## About Kalaripayattu: The Mother of All Martial Arts Kalaripayattu here is not for show. You are training with Master Moideen Rafi, where the focus is on Meipayattu body conditioning and weapon accuracy. Whether you are using the 'val' (sword) or just building your stance, there are no shortcuts. You show up, you commit to the routine, and you build the discipline that defines a fighter. Kalaripayattu is often called the mother of all martial arts, and we treat it with that level of respect. This is not a hobby class. If you are joining us, you are here to learn the fundamentals of movement, core strength, and the ancient art of the sword and shield. ### What you will learn * **Meipayattu:** This is the core body control system. We focus on rigorous stretching and flexibility routines that make your body responsive and tough. * **Weaponry:** We move from empty-hand forms to the basics of sword and shield, building the coordination and mental focus that only weapon training can teach. * **The Environment:** We train in an industrial setting, not a fancy studio. It is raw, it is hot, and it is honest. You are training for strength and conditioning, not for aesthetics. ### Why train with us? I am Abdul Muneer. My fight career took me from the streets of Kerala to the octagon, but my foundation is in these traditions. I do not run a gym where you pay to feel good. You pay to work. You train under Master Moideen Rafi, who ensures every stance is corrected and every movement is precise. We accept students from across Bengaluru at our Horamavu and Richards Town locations. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand your roots or a fighter wanting to improve your footwork for MMA, this is where you start. ## About Abdul Muneer I started as a 10-year-old in Kerala and built my career on grit, not shortcuts. Now, I bring that same no-nonsense standard to our Kalari sessions, where Master Moideen Rafi teaches the real art. If you want a place to hide and play, look elsewhere; if you want to build a fighter’s body, you are home. 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