Guru Shri Shinto Mathew

Guru Shri Shinto Mathew is a lineage-holder and master practitioner of Kalaripayattu with over 20 years of dedicated training, teaching, and living within the tradition.Born and rooted in Kerala, the birthplace of Kalaripayattu, he has devoted his life to preserving this ancient martial art in its most authentic and complete form.Recognised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Guru Shinto has represented and shared the art of Kalaripayattu on both national and international platforms, bringing its depth and wisdom to students from across the world.His teaching approach is firmly grounded in the Guru-Shishya Parampara, the sacred teacher-disciple tradition, where knowledge is transmitted not merely through technique but through lived example, personal guidance, and a deep human relationship.He teaches each student according to their individual constitution, capacity, and readiness.Beyond martial training, Guru Shinto is also a practitioner of Kalari Uzhichil, the traditional Ayurvedic Kalari massage system, and integrates healing, breathwork, and philosophy into all his programs.Under his guidance, students do not just learn to fight; they learn to live with awareness, discipline, and grace.