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Our teachers write here about Kalaripayattu, Kalari Chikitsa and the tradition behind both.
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Kalaripayattu
Is Kalaripayattu Dangerous? An Honest Answer
Is Kalaripayattu dangerous? An honest answer on common injuries and how to avoid them, how effective it is for self-defence, and who should see a doct...
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Kalari Chikitsa
Marma Points in Kalari: Fighting and Healing
Marma points are vital points where flesh, vein, bone and joint meet. Learn why counts of 107, 108 and 64 differ, and how Kalari uses them to heal.
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The Legacy of the World’s Oldest Martial Art-Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu is often celebrated as of the oldest martial arts traditions in human history. Originating in the southern land of Kerala, Bharat (India...
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Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu Training in Kerala with Accommodation
Kalaripayattu training in Kerala with accommodation: a day at the gurukulam hour by hour, rooms, food, getting here, what to pack and who it suits.
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Kalaripayattu
Otta Weapon: The Curved Stick of Kalaripayattu
The otta weapon is the curved wooden stick of Kalaripayattu. Learn its shape, its place in Kolthari, its link to marma, and how it is trained safely.
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Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu Age to Learn: Children and Adults
The right kalaripayattu age to learn: guidance for children from 7, teenagers and adults starting at 30, 40, 50 or later. There is no upper age limit.
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Kalari Chikitsa
Kalari Massage in Kerala: What to Expect and Prices
Kalari massage (Uzhichil) in Kerala: how it differs from a spa massage, a 75-minute session step by step, aftercare, who should avoid it, and prices.
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Kalaripayattu
Meithari: Body Training in Kalaripayattu
Meithari is the first stage of Kalaripayattu. Learn its warm-up, kicks, steps, postures and sequences, plus the common beginner mistakes to avoid.
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Kalaripayattu
How Long Does It Take to Learn Kalaripayattu?
How long does it take to learn Kalaripayattu? Realistic milestones from 2 weeks to several decades, the 4 stages, and what helps you learn faster.
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Parambarya Kalari: The traditional approach
In the lush, green landscapes of Kerala, where tradition breathes through every art form, Parambarya Kalari stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, d...
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Kalari Chikitsa
Kalari Chikitsa: A Complete Guide to Kalari Treatment
Kalari Chikitsa explained: the 12 Kalari therapies, marma treatment, what people come for, how long a course runs, and who should see a doctor first.
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Kalaripayattu
The martial art itself: its stages, its weapons, its stances and its history.
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The healing half of the tradition: marma, oil therapy and what it treats.
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Longer pieces on the Gurukulam, the lineage and life inside it.
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