Kalaripayattu - an ancient Indian martial art
Kalaripayattu (Kalaripayat) is an ancient Indian martial art, which originated in the southern state of Kerala. Kalaripayattu is considered as one of the oldest martial arts currently practiced in the world.
Kalaripayattu has three schools, which are distinguished by their attacking and defensive patterns. They are Arappa Kayy, Pilla Thangi, and Vatten Thiripp. Kalaripayattu includes weapon fighting, including Stick-Fighting.
Kalaripayattu practitioners from IndiaKalaripayattu techniques are a combination of steps (Chuvadu) and postures (Vadivu), and specific techniques differ from one style version to another.
It is closely related to silambam, a weapon-based martial art from the Tamil Nadu region
Similar Sports
- Silambam — a traditional Tamil martial art from India which mainly uses a bamboo staff.
- Vajra-mushti — an Indian martial art in which a knuckleduster-like weapon called the Vajra-mushti is employed.
- Stick-Fighting — a type of martial arts which uses a hand-held long slender wooden stick for fighting. Includes variations such as singlestick and canne de combat.
- Kendo — a form of Japanese martial art that originated from kenjutsu, using bamboo swords and armor.
- Silambam — a traditional Tamil martial art from India which mainly uses a bamboo staff.
Related Pages
- About Martial Arts
- Complete list of sports
- The Encyclopedia of Sports — a list of every sport from around the world.
- Sport in India
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