Meet the Founder: Aasan Rathi Priya | Ruthrathi Martial Arts Foundation

Her Story

Rathi Priya Balakrishnan

Widely known as Karalakattai Rani, Rathi Priya is a South Indian traditional martial arts Aasan trained in the revered disciplines of Meipadam, Karalakattai, and Kalaripayattu.

Her journey into martial arts is one of transformation. Beginning her professional life as a business entrepreneur, gym coach, dancer, and beautician, she later dedicated herself fully to the ancient warrior traditions of India. Through years of focused training, she immersed herself in the physical, mental, and spiritual depth of these disciplines.

As an Aasan, Rathi Priya represents a powerful blend of physical strength, disciplined movement, breath control, and inner focus. Ruthrathi Martial Arts Foundation is how she passes that on.

1612Ullsuttru in
30 minutes

6+Certifications
& awards

3Warrior arts
mastered

Rathi Priya in traditional attire with Karala Kattai

Achievements & Recognition

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World Record Holder

Thangapaavai Award

Agasthyam Kalaripayattu

Meditation Teachers Training

Siddha Mudra Course

Varma Therapeutic Camp

Records & Credentials

Ullsuttru World Record

Aasan Rathi holds the world record for performing the Ullsuttru 1612 times within 30 minutes, achieved on 12.12.2023.

Mastery Credentials

Her expertise is backed by certifications from Jothi Silambam Kshakthiriya Gurukulam under Master Jothi Kannan and a residential program at Agasthyam Kalaripayattu, Trivandrum.

Healing Traditions

Certified in Meditation Teachers Training, Siddha Mudra and Varma therapy, she brings the healing side of the warrior arts into every class.

Breath & Inner Discipline

In addition to martial training, Rathi Priya is certified in Pranayama and Siddhamuthras.

Her training emphasizes the integration of martial movement with a specialized breathing system known as Kshathiriya Pranayama, creating a disciplined connection between breath, body, and focus.

Teaching Philosophy

Rathi Priya’s long-term vision is to establish a Gurukulam where students of all age groups can learn ancient martial arts. She focuses on long-term well-being without ailments. Ruthrathi Martial Arts Foundation is the first step towards that vision.