'Kalaripayattu' (Or simply 'Kalari')- Mother of Martial Arts

'Kalaripayattu' is an ancient martial art of Kerala. The term 'Kalari' denotes a gymnasium, where proper training is imparted for mind as well as muscle. 'Payattu' means armed combat with different varieties of weapons. 'Kalaripayattu' is a nerve-racking and dangerous mode of armed combat in which an expert 'Kalari' trainee can either kill a man or maim him for life by a simple thrust at any one of the vulnerable parts in the opponent's body.

'Kalaripayattu' is the exclusive martial arts legacy of Kerala, taken to China by the Buddhist monks which became the fabled model for the modern martial arts. Buddhist writings show that 'Kalaripayattu' flourished during the 5th Century A.D. The founder of Sen Buddhism, Bodhi Dharma, had visited the southernmost part of Kerala, stayed here for a pretty long time and learned 'Kalaripayattu'. Bodhi Dharma had gone to a place known as Shaolin in China and there he taught his disciples 'Kalaripayattu'. All the modern day martial arts such as Kung-Fu, Karate, Judo, Kick-Boxing, Capoeira,Kenpo, Muay Thai, Savate,Soobak,Shaolin,
Taekwondo,Taekyon,Wing Chun,Wing Tsun etc. are believed to be originated or derived from 'Kalaripayattu'.

Merits of Kalaripayattu


It provides proper training for mind as well as muscles.

'Kalaripayattu' helps to gain mental peace, mental power, physical strength and flexibility.

The traditional style of teaching will help keeping aloof from serious diseases like cardiac arrest, blood pressure, arthritis etc.

The Oil massage ( 'Uzhichil') using specially medicated oil enables and enhances proper blood circulation and the removal of excess fat.

'Kalaripayattu' inculcates traditional values, discipline and respect to the elders and teachers, inculcates firm faith in the existence and power of God.

For further information, Please contact "Iykya Kerala Kalari Sangam" IKKalariS@gmail.com

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