KalariPayattu Show Part5 - An Iykya Kerala Kalari Sangam

'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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[polikariolis]

weird striking angles.. though there is a certain beauty to it..

[TheMorgrad]

@bismara1 try to take them one on one. It "seems" ineffective because the very heart of Kalari teaching is not about violence.

[TheMorgrad]

I'm just sick of reading all these degrading comments. Under the veil of anonymity you suddenly become an expert and know everything. These guys in the videos take on their training since they were 4 or 5 year old. All you know is theory and biased judgement based on your inexperience.

[TraptbyBenjamin]

I'd like to see you take them on..

[Alvinkujur711]

china and india are always competing each other in something such as martial arts, country -development and population and even education, industries

i'm indian though !

[bismara1]

not effective

[akirahojo2]

The 1st Shaoiln Temple was built in late 5th century AD. Boddhidharma might've arrived there in late 5th or early 6th century AD.

Chinese had engaged in warfare since 2nd millennium BC. Martial art/military training continues to evolve and adapt since then. Some styles predated the existence of Shaolin monastery. While others were brought in and modified/perfected there. Many others were family styles developed independent of Shaolin. Conclusion: kungfu/wushu is Chinese.

[MechPhantom]

oh ok i think i understand a bit. Shaolion is derived from kalari rite? but ur trying to say dat kung fu was from china? hhahaha ok thx see ya

[akirahojo2]

No, unless you consider spaghetti to be chinese food too, heh heh =)

What i meant was, chinese ma that did not derive from Shaolin, do not owe their existence to Kalari whatsoever. The arts that developed in China, by all means is chinese.

[MechPhantom]

So ur trying to say that kung fu was from India right? thx 4 da reply