Martial Arts Retreat India

Shifu Kanihska Combatives are proud to run India’s first residential martial arts retreat, the Shaolin Gurukul. We appreciate the opportunity to train you and the Hundreds of martial arts students are raving about how much they have gained from the martial arts training programs offered at the Shaolin Gurukul. Our one-of-a-kind character-building programs help martial artists become more confident, focused, and inspired to become a leader among their peers.

Our Martial Arts workshops and camps are Top Notch. Our professional Instructors are actively involved with each student and the benefits our program has on and off the mat. From safely taught self defense skills to physical fitness our martial arts programs deliver real world results for this ever-changing world. Our community members in India love the retreats and what we have to offer for our student base. We offer a variety of martial arts training programs for both beginners and advanced practitioners

Why Choose Shaolin Gurukul?

At Shaolin Gurukul in Pangot, Uttarakhand, we offer up to 2 months of residential training in martial arts. Our residential martial arts training center is beautifully located at the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by the jungle in the Jim Corbett area of Uttarakhand and it is extremely picturesque. It is recommended that you reach Gurukul campus before sunset as the hike to the Gurukul has rocky terrain.

Our training camps are organized once almost every month except for the extreme winter in January. All training camp details including the syllabus is announced at least a month in advance, so that students can decide and plan their travel.


Our classes at Shaolin Gurukul are taught by one of the top teaching martial artists in the world and mentored by Grandmasters from across the world. All the instructors are certified, well-trained, and active practitioners, they are known for being excellent mentors, coaches and instructors to our students.

Our Mission

To be the best Martial Arts service provider in the world, consistently innovating in order to achieve optimal member experience and influence. Have the highest level of Martial Arts education; emotionally, physically, to inspire individuals to overcome barriers for life.

Our Vision

Our vision is to improve the confidence, knowledge, focus and health of our community. To empower our community to be kind, to lead a healthy lifestyle, to stand up against bullying and harassment and to embody what it means to be a martial artists; physically, mentally and spiritually. Martial Arts is used as the tool to cultivate a way of life that enables society to continually strive for excellence and to support each other.
Our Values

  • Positivity
  • Loyalty, community and unity
  • Personal growth & innovation
  • X-factor, passion, presence
  • Philanthropy
  • Reliability & professionalism

Team work, Leadership & support
If you want to experience authentic training with renowned martial artist Shifu Kanishka’s team and challenge yourself to an experience meticulously designed and refined by him and his team, register for our next camp here.

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