Conquer Yourself, Become More
An ancient Indian tradition, returned home.
This is martial arts as it was meant to be: Complete and holistic in its training, across body, brain and mind. Sailum carries the ancient link between India and Shaolin, not as mythology, but as a living practice and a way of life. For anyone ready to change how they move, think, and show up.
Before Shaolin,
there was Sailum
The martial art the world calls "Shaolin Kung-Fu" didn't begin in China. It began in India, carried there by a monk named Bodhidharma in the 5th century.
Our founder, Acharya Raghu, spent years researching this history. His published work traced Bodhidharma's journey from Srisailam to the Shaolin Temple - connecting Indian Hatha Yoga to the birth of Kung-Fu. At Sailum, we teach this integrated tradition: martial technique fused with yogic breathing, meditation, and philosophy. A practice that shapes the whole person.
"This isn't a foreign import. It's a homecoming."
What makes Sailum different
• Indian-rooted lineage
• Self-mastery over sport
• A complete practice for body, brain and mind
Acharya Babu T. Raghu
Founder & Grandmaster
Scholar. Warrior. Yogi. Acharya Raghu has spent 40+ years mastering and teaching multiple martial art forms, and over 2 decades researching their true Indian origins.
National Black Belt Champion. Trained in National Police College, South Korea & Shaolin, China.
Author of "Bodhidharma Retold - A Journey from Sailum to Shaolin"
Hatha Yogi. Performed Kriyas like 'Tsumo' at 18,000+ ft altitude.
Led 25+ Himalayan expeditions. Paramotor pilot. Scuba diver.
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Sailum Martial Art Training
Build discipline, focus, and confidence through structured martial arts training. Train body, brain, and mind through the integrated Trikaya method.
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Vajra Yoga
Rediscover the ancient secrets of Vajrakaya, the 'Diamond body', in this integrated martial-yogic culture
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Corporate Workshops
Practical self-defense and tailored sessions for women, schools, and groups - awareness, prevention, and simple effective techniques.
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Sailum Camps
Immersive residential camps in nature, with 3 days / 1 week / 2 week options. Intensive training, meditation, and transformation.
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