Citations

Personal Experiences

 

A.K.P. , USA

P.S. Truly you are a GURU!!

I have traveled many years and many miles to find one as you. It makes my heart glad that you exist in such a beautiful way, preserving our heritage. I will take what you have taught back to America, and share it with everyone I meet. In return, I will to try to help you and Kalaripayat [sic], but no promises until a result materializes.

Most of the time my mind is dark. The intuitions I've felt, vague in nature, you have lifted a light to them: clarified them, refined them, and given me new ones. I came here with a blurry focus, only a general direction, and you've convinced me, demonstrated to me the value of hard and tireless work to reach my goals. I leave with a fire in my soul, a deep hunger. I finally not only recognized it, but know how to satiate it. You saved my relationship with my father!!

Wg. Cdr. C.C. , India

I came here expecting to be treated only for a physical ailment. However, over the last six days I have learned much more than just existing within the physical body. I have been guided by the environment here, to try and harmonize my spiritual and physical self. You have shown me a world I didn't know existed, one in which one can coexist with life and yet strive for something higher. That I have felt better physically is a manifestation of this. I pray that your work and your value may be recognized and spread all over so that we all attain the harmony you have shown to possess.

Major L.J.B. , USA

Thank you to you and your staff for making this such a rewarding trip. You were able to fix my frozen shoulder during my one month stay. My shoulder has been a problem for 5 years and nobody has been able to fix it: orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and physical therapists. In fact, you did more in the first 4 minutes of treatment than any of the others had accomplished. And how can I ever forget the Malayalam "Rack"! [stretching tool used] Thank you for restoring the full use of my arm.

I also want to thank you for the Martial Arts instruction provided by yourself, Ravi, and Tomi. I learned many empty hand and long stick techniques that I can train at home. I have also benefited as a Martial Arts instructor by observing and participating in the Kalaripayatt [sic] classes and seeing how these great martial artists are developed. They have amazing strength, flexibility and coordination.

I also enjoyed and benefited from your personal instruction in the Martial Arts. My fondest memories of you hitting my ankles with a staff (to show me how effective the target is), poking at my throat, or pinching my lower lip. ? Pain is an excellent training tool! I look forward to continuing to learn from you.

A.B. , USA

Words cannot express the greatest feeling of gratitude I feel for the incredible healing I received. After more than 10 years suffering with a nerve injury from a martial arts accident, I thought I may never get out of this nerve pain. In quick time your Marma treatment was able to relieve all my symptoms. I thank you and I thank God who works through you.

I wish also to express my sincere gratitude for your guidance and kindness. Staying at school for 43 days has been a wonderful experience. The hospitality was wonderful and I thank you for it and the boys.

P.N , France

Just when one enters ISMA, one feels positive energy. Energy is key thing here: physical energy, spiritual energy - and source is Master Balachandran.

Master's warm nature and hospitality makes instantly feel at home; you feel in sacred place in "hands" of master warrior-doctor who heals body mind and spirit.