Kalari Payattu, Martial Arts - India

Kalari is a very tiny and surviving fragment of ancient Indian martial art called 'Varma Kalai'. Varma is the mother of all martial arts which spread across Asia through Hinduism and Buddhism.

Proof:
1) Similarities could be found in Chinese, Tibetan, Sri Lankan, etc. dance, music, martial arts with Indian arts. E.g. Therukootthu, Kathakali (flamboyant facial make-ups), Kerala Chenda drums, the rhythm all are adopted in China, Tibet, Japan and other south-eastern countries in the form of Lion, Dragon dances' flamboyant decorations, drums, rhythm, etc.
2) Similarities could be found between martial arts and Mudras (symbolic gestures) of yoga & Indian classical dances, and their movements. Probably dance, martial arts and yoga all might have evolved at the same time along with music, meditation, etc. They share the common property of being melodic.

There are several categories in Varma: NOkku (vision) Varmam, Thattu Varmam (deals with treatments and defense based on vital points), Chandra (moon) Varmam, Surya (sun) Varmam, usage of weapons on vital points, Varma treatments for animals, etc. In local tongue often Varma is called as "Marma", which may not be correct. The word "Varma" doesn't have a Sanskrit origin as in "Varn(m)a - color". Varumam in Tamil means vital points (there are other meanings too).

These techniques are extensively developed by Siddhas (well known for their Ayurvedic and alchemy works), who dwelt in mountains of South India, especially Tamil Nadu. Even today, there are legends around Courtralam, Suruli, Pazhani and Nilgiri hills, which speak about surviving Siddhas till date, who have eventually achieved longevity through their knowledge in Ayurveda, alchemy, meditation, etc.

Sadly, many of these techniques are lost due to the Guru's fear of misuse on co-species (as we humans are notorious for turning any scientific works, bar none, into weapons of destruction), and thus they refused to transfer the knowledge to others, including to their own descendants. This happened particularly, when Buddhism turned into political movement and the Buddhists started to learn these arts for their political gains.

However tiny fragments of Varma survived in the form of literature, mainly Tamil & Malayalam, and got the attention of Gurus in Kerala, a small state in south India, arround ~15-17th centuries, and became Kalarippayattu. This famous traditional training of Kalari of Kerala, is always done inside the Kalari (literally, threshing floor or battlefield), which is a specially constructed practice area. Payattu means 'exercise in arms or practice'.

A few centuries back in Kerala, quarrels between local kings were resolved by fixing an Ankam (war), a duel to the death, between two Ankachekavars (kalari fighters), each ruler being represented by one Ankachekavar. The ruler represented by the surviving Ankachekavar was considered the winner.

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[hclfa4]

@diabolikalmistry okay nice speech you got going on there :)

[diabolikalmistry]

@hclfa4 yes, because you've fought every single indian out their. people like you are all talk and when it comes down to it your the guy on the floor after every fight.

i also guess you've been sniffing every single indian out their? baring in mind we are the 2nd largest population in the world... you need a fucking hobbie!

its always easy to hate because hate is for the weak.

[diabolikalmistry]

@hclfa4 just to clarify something, india is in asia! smart ass.

you'd be surprised how big asia really is so next time you decide to go on a rant make sure you can back your info up.

btw true martial art's isn't about violence and having the hunger to beat others up, its more then just ass kickin.

a lot of the

[Indian3393]

This is a good martial art. Lot's of rubbish comment found here from non Indian. What a jealousy, narrow minded people have commented. Fact have to accepted at any cost. I am glad to be Indian and proud about my country & culture. This is ancient defence & attack technique. All have to respect if possible, other than make comment showing your attitude & culture.

[ieadloves]

Holy sht the giant balls of fire and that long whip/sword thing..wouldn't want to get too close to these guys lol

[raxaxaganaz]

@hclfa4 im not indian,but u maybe think u are tough..because u are covered by your race...heh,I dont need martial arts against u...just a simple mind assault to see you snap that easily...u aint nothing..I see a lot of white people did come to asia to learn martial arts..you maybe being egoistic with your friends back u up or being such a annoying guys behind ur pc screen...i bet you are nerd who doesnt realize the arts of fighting..get a life bro,get out..join a fight club or something..

[boringboi1]

really kid stop being racist unless ur a loser...everyone finds u stupid seriously look at the world now...GROW UP KID!

[hclfa4]

@boringboi1 im somewhere near asia and near india, figure it out for yourself

[boringboi1]

@hclfa4 up to u ok...wadeva fucking race or religion u r??u is more worst..u say indian stink?? how abt urs...no balls to tell what race u r?now who is the coward here?!

[hclfa4]

@boringboi1 lol, im not asain, and indians seriously can't, fight thats the reason I hate indians and they stink and shit, I get at wannabes indians, and shit you are everywhere mehhhh INDIANS LOL