SHAJI'S PROFILE
Shaji K John, a professional Kalarippayattu instructor, is a student of Shri E P Vasudevan Gurukkal, Kerala. Trained in the traditional Kalarippayattu of the Northern style for nearly 10 years, Shaji joined the Contemporary Dancer-Choreographer Chandralekha under the instruction of Gurukkal.
Shaji had won the District Championship during the years 1986 to 1991 and State Championship during the years 1988 - 1989, Kerala.
Shaji has performed in major productions of Chandralekha since 1986. He has travelled extensively the world over - US, Japan, Singapore, London, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Brazil etc and also have conducted Kalarippayattu interactive workshops as part of international cultural exchange programme.
Shaji started regular Kalarippayattu classes in Chennai during the year 1998 and since then had been conducting regular classes in various parts of Chennai.
The Kalari Massage Chikilsa - a part of Kalarippayattu, is used for various treatment combined with Ayurvedic medicines. Shaji treats people with such ailments.
Shaji can be contacted at 9840031043.
