1. What is Kathinayoga™?

Kathinayoga™ is a martial art from India. Yes - a martial art

2. Is it different from other forms of Yoga famous worldwide?

Yes, Hathayoga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Bikram and many more names are given to various yoga systems. All are in reality Classical Hathayoga, perhaps with some additions and modifications, the basic principles of Kathinayoga™ are the same as that of Classical Hathayoga.

3. How can one say that Yoga- in whatever form, is a martial art?

You can apply the principles of Hathayoga and Rajayoga to anything that you do. Whatever activity you are engaged in becomes better and you become more efficient when the yogic principles are applied to

4. What is/are the main difference/s between the yoga known around the world and Kathinayoga™?

Here is a comparison between these two systems. This is list is just an indication.

Hathayoga	Kathinayoga™
Static	Dynamic
Asana or Static postures	Dynamic Solo Forms called Chuvadu
Asana precedes Pranayama	Pranayama is used right from the day one
Makes one immune and strong so that one can continue training in Rajayoga.	Makes one immune and strong and capable of defending from aggression. Opens the way to Rajayoga.
Pranayama is the 4th Stage.	Pranayama is the Beginning stage and part of everything that is Kathinayoga™.
Advances through more and more difficult static postures.	Training advances from simple forms to complex forms, grappling and defense against multiple opponents and Marmma striking techniques.
Goal is to prepare the body to the rigors of Rajayoga. Rajayoga training is to raise the Kundalini-the pranic energy, so that one can attain Moksha or eternal bliss.	Aims to generate sufficient levels of Prana so that one can use that to enhance the martial skills.

5. Ahimsa is one of the cardinal principles of yoga training. As such how can one use yoga as a martial art to injure or kill another in a combat? Is this not against the principle of non-violence preached by Hindu scriptures?

Please read the article about ahimsa

6. How long will it take to learn Kathinayoga™?

We cannot give you a precise time frame as far as Kathinayoga™ training is concerned. The basic Chuvadu, grappling and the weapons techniques can be taught to a student in about 6 months time, but unlike other martial arts, Kathinayoga™ cannot be learned from a teacher alone, the practitioner's dedication and effort will decide in the outcome. And to see the real results it may take from 1 to 5 years. This is the main reason for this course being offered only to those who have completed our long-term Thekkan Kalari training. Thekkan Kalari training provides the stepping-stone to the more advanced Kathinayoga™ training.