Kalaripayattu is the traditional martial art form of Kerala. Kalari treatment or marma treatment is included in kalarippayattu. The medicines and oils used in kalari treatment are similar to that of Ayurveda medicines.
Kalari means an arena and payattu means a fight. Kalarippayattu includes fighting with empty hands and with hand held weapons. The weapons include short staff, long staff, short knife, sword and belt sword. more>> |