India’s 3,000-Year-Old Martial Art Still Practiced Today
India’s 3,000-Year-Old Martial Art Still Practiced Today
Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India.

It is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in the world, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. We explore its legendary origins, philosophy and step-by-step technique and practice.

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