MARITAL ARTS...."KALARIPAYATTU"

Kalaripayattu 

The martial art form of kerala is regarded as the oldest and most scientific in the world.

Training in combat is given at the kalari (training school).this marital arts begins with oil massage of the body which goes on until the body is agile and supple.feats like chattom (jumbing),ottam(running),marichil (somersault)etc.are then thought,followed by lessons in the use of weapons such as daggers,sword,spears,maces,the bow and arrow,and so on.

kalaripayattu training aims at the ultimate coordination of the mind and body.the treditional training in a kalari includes specialisation in indigenous medical practises as well.kalaris are also centres of religious worship