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	Kalarippayattu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kalaripayattu, literally meaning "place of exercise" or "battlefield training", comes from the Mayalalam words kalari (meaning 'place', 'open space', or 'battlefield') and payattu (meaning 'to be trained', or 'to practice').
		Kalaripayattu is thought to date from at least the 12th century CE, but may be older or more recent in origin, and likely developed around the region of Kerala where it is currently most widely practiced.
		Kalaripayattu can be seen in major classical art forms of Kerala, mainly Kathakali.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kalaripayattu (2260 words)

	Kalaripayattu - Oldest existing Martial arts in Kerala
		Kalaripayattu is the oldest existing martial art form, dating back more than 2000 years and said to be the forerunner of popularly known Chinese martial arts, as the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma took this knowledge from India to China.
		The practice of Kalaripayattu is said to originate from the Dhanur Vedic texts encompassing all fighting arts and described by the Vishnu Purana as one of the eighteen traditional branches of knowledge.
		Kalaripayattu is a traditional psycho-physiological discipline emanating from Kerala's unique mytho-historical heritage as well as a scientific system of physical culture training.
	www.kalari.in /kalaripayattu.htm (475 words)

	Kalaripayattu in Kerala, Kerala Martial Art, Arts of Kerala, South India Tourism, Kerala Tours, Kerela Travel
		Kalaripayattu is the vibrant, traditional martial art form of Kerala and is richly blended with its cultural heritage.
		The theory that 'Kalaripayattu' originated during the 'Hundred Years War' has been now discarded as the very occurrence of the war has been questioned and hence, the possibility of the martial art having originated during that period has lost ground.
		Kalaripayattu is usually described as an indigenous martial art of Kerala but similar cultural traits and institutions are found in other regions of South India and Sri Lanka.
	kerala.indiantravelportal.com /kalaripayattu (1010 words)

	www.kalaripayattu.org
		Kalaripayattu laid down the combat code of the Cholas, the Cheras and the Pandyas.
		Shrouded in deep mystery and mists of secrecy Kalaripayattu was taught by the masters in total isolation, away from prying eyes.
		In a Phoenix-like resurrection, Kalaripayattu is today emerging in a new avatar - an ancient art form - a source of inspiration for self-expression in dance forms - both traditional and contemporary, in theatre, in fitness and in movies too.
	www.kalaripayattu.org (198 words)

	Lecture-demonstration - Kalaripayattu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Kalaripayattu is the oldest living martial art in the world.
		In fact, Kalaripayattu is considered a branch of Ayurveda, dealing with the intricate bone system and its problems and remedies.
		Kalaripayattu encompasses an invigorating Ayurvedic herbal treatment for chronic ailments like arthritis and spondylitis and a massaging regimen which repairs physiological damages and helps the body stay young and supple.
	www.ignca.nic.in /nl003302.htm (462 words)

	:: F & B World :: Food Bevrages Features
		Kalaripayattu owes its genesis to a union of different elements as laid down in the ancient vedic texts on weaponry and science viz.
		Balachandran Nair, a master practitioner of Kalaripayattu, established ISMA in 1983.The master and his team of enterprising youngsters began in a modest way and today ISMA is one of the leading centres where Kalaripayattu, one of the many gems of Kerala tradition is preserved in its entirety.
		Balachandran Nair; as one of the Kalaripayattu centre approved by the Department of Tourism, ISMA has played a significant part over the years, contributing to the steady increase of tourists, who have reckoned Kalaripayattu as one of the traditional attractions of God’s Own Country.
	www.fnbworld.com /martial.htm (543 words)

	Kalaripayattu in Kerala,Kerala Martial Art,Famous Martial Art of Kerala India
		Indeed, Kalaripayattu's movements draw inspiration from animals, and there are even poses named after the boar, the elephant, the lion, the fish and the serpent among others.
		An apposite epilogue to achieving perfection in the art of Kalaripayattu is the consummate use of the Urumi - the deadly double-edged flexible sword.
		Fortunately, Kalaripayattu today still has a few centres that practice the basics of the art in its original form as conceived and followed by masters of yore.
	www.shubhyatra.com /kerala/kalaripayattu.html (1573 words)

	rantlust » Blog Archive » The ‘ultimate’ martial art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Kalaripayattu is a weapons-based martial art form, while the UFC is about unarmed fighting.
		The aim of Kalaripayattu is to subdue or kill the opponent, while self defence techniques are only aimed at escaping injury to yourself.
		The grandest traditions of Kalaripayattu involved combat to the death, not self defence.
	www.rantlust.com /papi/2005/10/20/the-ultimate-martial-art (1011 words)

	Kaleri Martial Arts of South India
		Kalaripayattu is indigenous to the South Indian state of Kerala and derives its name from the Malayalam word ‘Kalari’ which literally means ‘battlefield’.
		Each Kalari is run by a ‘gurukkal’ (teacher) who teaches the students the esoteric physical and spiritual disciplines needed to master Kalaripayattu.
		However, it continued to be practiced in secret by a handful of stalwart adherents, and it is due to their perseverance to keep this tradition alive that the present-day practitioners continue to teach the mother of the worlds martial arts.
	www.devavision.org /html/kalari-martial-arts.html (374 words)

	KeralaToursim.com welcomes you.....your journey begins
		Kalaripayattu, the revered physical culture and traditional martial art form of kerala is believed to have orginated in early 4th century A.D. Legend has it that Lord Parasurama instituted this tradition after reclaiming kerala from the Arabian Sea.
		The name Kalari has been derived from the sanskrit word Khaloorika meaning the place where the art of wielding weapons and the moulding of body is imparted.
		Rigorous and disciplined training under the strict guidance of a Guru (Teacher) is essential for learning this art which had once, immense impact on the socio-political institutions of medieval Kerala.
	www.keralatourism.com /Kpayatu/index.htm (298 words)

	Home Page of M.K.G.Kalari Sangham : About Kalaripayattu
		ORIGIN OF KALARIPAYATTU :- Parashurama is believed to have brought to this world the art of Kalaripayattu from Paramashiva (the Eternal).
		It was written in the history and in vadakkan songs, the brave men like Thacholi Othenan, Chandu etc., who have obtained training in kalaripayattu, had gone to Thulunadan kalari and undergone further studies and rectified the defects in the training already obtained..
		THE BENEFITS OF THULUNADAN KALARIPAYATTU :- Physical and mental development, physical flexibility, neural strength, art of self defence, eye control, sharp reflexes, patience, regularisation of difficulties due to arthritis, bronchitic diseases, discipline, obedience, strengthen the protection from disease, skill to handle weapons, destroy fear of weapon, etc.
	members.tripod.com /mkgkalari/aboutkala.html (360 words)

	Kerala Kalaripayattu,Kalaripayattu Martial Art of Kerala,Kalaripayattu Martial Arts, Kalaripayattu Art of Kerala
		Kalaripayattu, an ancient Kerala martial art form was practiced by the armies of the local Kerala kings, though today this has turned into more of a display of the fighting prowess of the combatants.
		A Kalaripayattu student is thoroughly trained in the art of self-preservation and is trained to treat his own wounds with herbal concoctions.
		Quite a few Kerala classical dancers prefer to be adept at the art of practicing Kalaripayattu as it helps maintain the agility and flexibility of ones body and helps to keep the body joints supple and strong at the same time.
	www.keralaindiavacations.com /culture-of-kerala/kalaripayattu-martial-art-of-kerala.html (320 words)

	Jackie Chan and Kalaripayattu - World Affairs Board
		It is important to note that both Yoga (Chi Kung in Mandarin) and the martial arts (Gong Fu or Kung Fu) were found in China before the arrival of either Batuo or Boddhidharma, although the Shaolin monks were unaware/unskilled in it.
		Kalaripayattu has not really changed much since Boddhidharma as the Indian martial artists emphasized tradition and the passing of skills unchanged from master to disciple.
		Kalaripayattu is the martial art form of Kerala, which is as old as the green land itself.
	www.worldaffairsboard.com /showthread.php?t=6317 (1051 words)

	Mr. Charon's: "Martial Arts of India" Connection
		It is believed that Kalaripayattu had its foundation in the time of Parasurama, the Brahmin warrior, also one of the ten avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu God, Vishnu.
		Many claim that Kalaripayattu is in reality the most ancient beginnings of the Japanese martial art of "Karate", as well as the Chinese martial art of "Kung Fu".
		As is the case with other martial arts, the ultimate purpose of Kalaripayattu is not to train for combat, but instead, to change the body into a proper place for a powerful mind.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Forum/2622/salinksma.html (475 words)

	Origin of Martial Arts - History Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Kalaripayattu literally means “the way of the battlefield.” This martial art originated in the kingdom of Cheras, in present day Kerala, South India.
		The origins of Kalaripayattu were in prehistory, when hunters began to imitate poses and attacks of animals.
		Kalaripayattu found its way to China through Boddidharma, a monk born in present day Tamil Nadu, also in South India.
	www.simaqianstudio.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=1313 (3126 words)

	Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on the ancient Kerala martial art of Kalaripayattu.
		Kalaripayattu is part of an ayurvedic tradition where an advanced student learns herbal medicine and the meridian points in the body.
		The Kerala government is trying hard to revive the art (which is widely believed to be the mother of all martial arts) with a series of road shows across the country.
		He is a second generation Kalaripayattu master and a highly respected local Ayurvedic physician, rolled into one -- the gurukkal.
	www.rediff.com /travel/1998/apr/30kala.htm (1006 words)

	Cochin : Nightlife (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Kathakali & Kalaripayattu: Kerala's Colorful Art Forms -- A stay in Cochin affords you the opportunity to sample Kerala's best-known classical art form -- Kathakali, a performance style that delves into the world of demons, deities, soldiers, sages, and satyrs, taken from Indian epics such as the Mahabharata.
		Combining various theatrical and performance elements, it is said to have developed during the 16th century under the auspices of the Raja of Kottaraka, and today the best Kathakali school is in Kalamandalam, founded by a poet named Vallathol Narayan Menon in 1930.
		Kalaripayattu Performances -- While there are a number of dedicated training schools (kalaris) where Kerala's traditional martial arts form, Kalaripayattu, is taught for its intended purpose, it is usually performed in a staged environment for tourists.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3480&catID=3480010030 (662 words)

	Indian School of Martial Arts - Center for Kalaripayattu and Kalarichikilsa
		Kalaripayattu is the oldest existing martial art form indigenous to the Southern Indian state of Keralas to the Southern Indian state of Kerala...
		Guru Balachandran Nair is one the few surviving great masters of Kalripayattu who has served as a warrior in the truest sense...
		Located in idyllic and serene surroundings so typical of verdant Kerala, Dharmikam is a center of Kalaripayattu and Kalarichikilsa....
	www.kalari.in (221 words)

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		ORIGIN OF KALARIPAYATTU :- Parashurama is beleived to have brought to this world the art of Kalaripayattu from Paramashiva (the Eternal).
		KALARIPAYATTU has different styles which is generaly classified into two.
		THE BENEFITS OF THULUNADAN KALARIPAYATTU :- Physical and mental development, physical flexibility, nueral strength, art of self defence, eye control, sharp reflexes, patience, regularisation of difficulties due to arthritis, bronchitic diseases, discipline, obedience, strengthen the protection from disease, skill to handle weapons, destroy fear of weapon, etc.
	www.angelfire.com /ma/mkgkalari/aboutkala.html (355 words)

	Oorjaa:Kalari Weapons, usages and tactics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Weapon training and mastery in fighting with weapons were unavoidable in the old days.In KalariPayattu, after learning two or three ‘meipayatt’ movements, weapon training is also started.First weapons made of cane are taken up and after skill acquired in them,wooden weapons are practised.
		The basic foundation for all higher weapons is laid during the study of the otta.The key 64 marma points on the human body can be precisely attacked and defended using this queer shaped weapon, covered in 18 lessons.The speciality of these lessons and the weapon is that it improves ones mental concentration tremendously.
		This is the standard fighting method followed for centuries holding the offensive sword and the defensive shield.Most feudal disputes were settled in the sword and shield fights during the olden days.Certain tactics in the fight having similarities to a tiger's offensive and defensive attacks are called Puli angam(Tiger fights).
	www.oorjaa.com /Kalari/kalariweapons.htm (495 words)

	Healing Arts of Kerala ::::: kalaripayattu
		A student who displays good concentration is encouraged to hone his or her body movement, and permitted to advance in weapons skills.
		Kalaripayattu as it is practiced with me, has physical and healing components.
		It is at this stage where the student begins to study the intricacies of the healing component of Kalaripayattu.
	www.healing-arts.ws /kalarippayattu2.htm (492 words)

	Shaolin kungfu and Kalaripayattu of India - China History Forum, chinese history forum
		Kalaripayattu, literally “the way of the battlefield,” still survives in Kerala, where it is often dedicated to Mahakali.
		The Kalari grounds are usually situated near a temple, and the pupils, after having touched the feet of the master, salute the ancestors and bow down to the Goddess, begin the lesson.
		Father and founder of Zen Buddhism (called C’han in China), Boddidharma, a Brahmin born in Kacheepuram in Tamil Nadu, in 522 A.D. arrived at the courts of the Chinese Emperor Liang Nuti, of the 6th dynasty.
	www.chinahistoryforum.com /index.php?showtopic=11151 (1265 words)

	Martial Arts Planet - Indian Kalaripayattu and it's influence on Muay Boran, Muay Thai and Krabi Krabong
		Unfortunately, the general pracitioners of kalaripayattu are unwilling to admit (although Zarilli's book and almost all other books on kalaripayattu reference this) that the earliest suggested birth of kalaripayattu is around 11th-13th century a.d.
		Kalaripayattu is practiced in the southern state of India called Kerala.There are two main styles practiced in this state,ie the Northern style which is having a lot of acrobatics,weapons training and all and the southern style which is more focused on empty hand fighting,disarms etc.
		As far as Kalaripayattu is concerened, the kerala government is doing only a little and,ie only for the vadakkan styles(Northern Styles).There are plenty of thekkan styles which is hidden in some villages and the Ashans (Guru's) are even not heard of.
	www.martialartsplanet.com /forums/showthread.php?t=39129 (3231 words)

	Kerala Martial Arts Dances Culture Tour travel Tourism package tour operator Kerala
		The traditional training of Kalaripayattu is always done inside a 'Kalari' which is a specially constructed practicing area, where the presiding deities of the art and the entire line of gurus of the tradition is ritualistically represented.
		Kathakali has borrowed much from Kalaripayattu in its basic body preparatory training of the actor not only in terms of techniques in practice but also from the body massage for the trainee.
		Kalaripayattu declined after the 17th century but in recent times it has staged a revival.
	www.tours-southindia.com /martial-art-dance-kerala.html (1117 words)

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