Kalarippayattu is a type of
warfare which is used for self defense in Kerala. It is
completely a physical art which scientifically incorporates
tricks for self defense, application using weapons, application
in the vulnerable spots, exercise to bring the whole body
under our control. Not only have this most of the other
martial arts originated from Kalarippayattu.
In Kalarippayattu, there are
several systems which include mainly the Southern and the
Northern. All the system have different merits. So it is
necessary to evolve a new system which contains the useful
things of all the ancient systems. Our aim is to foster Kalarippayattu
by bringing together the useful things of all these systems
with the help of knowledgeable and honest Kalari Gurus in
Rudra Kalari.
In Kalarippayattu,
there is both physical exercise and meditation to bring
the body under our total control.
There is complete training to counter
the attacks by using weapons as well as bare hands.
Through Kalarippayattu we will be able
to build a healthy body and firm state of mind.
Kalarippayattu is a visual art which
anyone can enjoy.
