The Kalari Gurukkal plays a dual role of a martial art master as well as healer or physician. Long years of practice as a student, accomplishment in training, trust of his chosen master and the right aptitude transforms a student into a Gurukkal who runs a Kalari.

Our founder Late:Sri K.Gopinadha Kurup	Kottakal Kanaran Gurukal & Virasree C.V. Narayanan Nair Gurukal	Our Gurukal Sri.C.V. Govindan Kutty Nair

  He undergoes special teachings under his master in meditation and mantras and the Kalari system of medicine. Unlike the traditional Ayurvedic physicians, the Kalari Gurukkals actually give treatments like bone setting and massages using specially formulated oils and herbs. The Gurukkal also undertakes specialized studies in the science of Marmas (vital spots) in which he learns treatment of injuries to vital points and specific applications in training.