Kalaripayattu
the martial art form of Kerala is reagarded as the oldest and more
scientific in the world.
Training in combat is given at the kalari (training school). The
principles of kalari education stipulate that training in martial
art begins with an oil massage of the body which goes on until the
body is agile and supple. Feats like chattom (jumping), ottam(running),
marichil (somersault) etc. are then taught, followed by the lessons
the use of weapons such as daggers, swords, spears,maces,the bow
and arrow and so on.
Kalaripayattu training aims at the ultimate co-ordination of the
mind and body. The traditional training in a kalari includes specialisation
in indigenous medical practice too. Kalaris are also centers of
religious worship.
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