The ceremony to start the Kalari study is called Kalari Vidyarambha or Kalari Irangal. Although Kalari practice can be started at any age, it is generally believed that it is best to start learning Kalari at the age of seven. Since the body is more flexible and the mind will quickly learn what the Guru…
There are generally three types of kalaris namely Tulunadan, Malanadan and southern kalari (Venadan kalari). Apart from this, Kalari is also distributed in Northern, Southern and Madhya Kerala methods. The Tulu Nadan Kalari existed in the regions of present-day Kerala and South Karnataka. Like the local kalaris, the places where kalari were practiced were known…
The first of the four stages in Kalari study is Mey Payattu or Meythari. The other three stages are named as Kolthari, Ankathari and Verum Kai. The main purpose of meythari is to enable the flexibility and strength that a practitioner needs. It is possible to bend and move the body at will, jump and…
Kalari or Kalaripayattu is one of the most ancient martial art existing in the world. Centuries ago, this great martial art was originated in south India, mainly the area belongs to present Kerala state. There are no industrial records about the period in which Kalari originated, but on the basis of available evidence, Kalari originated…
Although an ancient martial art, the study of Kalari is organized in a very systematic and scientific manner. Kalari study is mainly classified into four stages. These four stages are Body practice, Stick practice, Weapon practice and bare hand practice. The Kalari version of these stages are Meythari, Kolthari, Ankathari and Verumkai. In addition to…
