Martial Art Of Kerala
Kerala, along with plentiful of natural treasure troves, is also renowned for its varied martial arts. These ancient form of martial arts are very popular among Keralites. Be it a man or a woman, people of Kerala are very keen to learn the techniques of various martial art forms.
Martial arts of Kerala are inherited heritage that are handed down to one generation from other.
Martial arts are not only physical training but mental training also. If a child starts his martial art training at a very tender age than it is for sure that the child would be well equipped to face any situation of contingency in life. The entire Kerala state is dotted with numerous martial arts training centres which resembles to the Gurukul of ancient time. Parents send their children at a very young age to these training centres. Beside rigorous physical training, Yoga,a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, Ayurveda and herbal healing, are also integral parts of martial art. A intense philosophical, usually religious doctrine is deep-rooted in the people who are engage in martial art. This give them the mind direction and focus.
Some of the commonly practiced martial art forms of Kerala are Kalaripayattu, Onathullal, Parisa Kali, Velakanni, Valeru, Kunderu and Njaninmel Kali etc.
Kalaripayattu: It is the most practiced martial art of Kerala. Kalaripayattu is an ancient form of martial art that originally evolved at Kondotty, 26 km from Malappurram, around 12th century during the reign of Chera rulers. This martial art form was used by the Chera fighters against the Chola warriors. In Malayalam, Kalari means gymnasium, payattu means 'the fighting art'. It is said that, this fighting art is the oldest martial art of world and has great influence over the other form of eastern martial arts. Kalaripayattu, not only teaches how to fight but also with other aspects of physical well being. It also provides complete mental and emotional strength to a person. Kalaripayattu is spread over three stages such as Meippayatt ( exercise to control the body), Kolthari (fighting with sticks).Ankathari (felicity in using metal weapons like daggers and swords). There are three styles of Kalaripayattu that are popular in Kerala are Thekan (southern style), Vadakkan(northern style) and Kathinayoga style(Yogic style). Apart from bare hands, some times weapons like stick of long, medium, short and curved, flexible sword, mace, knife, machete, shield and spear.
Onathullal: It is another form of martial art which is mainly performed during the Onam festival. In this form of fighting, the combatants has to face each other without any weapons. The warriors are dressed in dhotis or plain white cloth worn high like tight shorts around their waists in a sort of bandage around their legs. Wrestlers who are engage in this martial art form has to be flexible and must have exceptional valor, stamina to win the fight. The male members of family handed down to a new initiate. Kurumbranattu and Kunnamkulam are famous centers of Onathallu practice. Central Travancore and the northern regions of Kunnamkulam, Kavassery and Palakkad districts mainlyu organizes competitions of this martial art during Onam festival.
Velankanni: Velankanni is another form of martial art which belongs to Travancore region. It requires excess of physical training and knowledge of use of arms. It is an ancient form of fighting art which was used by Pandavas and Kauravas at the battle of Kurukshetra. Nowadays, it is played during the temple festival at Cherthala and Ambalapuzha as well as Sree Padmanabha Swami temple at Thiruvananthapuram.
So, whenever you visit Kerala, don't miss out to watch these excellent form of ancient martial arts.
Martial arts of Kerala are inherited heritage that are handed down to one generation from other.
Martial arts are not only physical training but mental training also. If a child starts his martial art training at a very tender age than it is for sure that the child would be well equipped to face any situation of contingency in life. The entire Kerala state is dotted with numerous martial arts training centres which resembles to the Gurukul of ancient time. Parents send their children at a very young age to these training centres. Beside rigorous physical training, Yoga,a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, Ayurveda and herbal healing, are also integral parts of martial art. A intense philosophical, usually religious doctrine is deep-rooted in the people who are engage in martial art. This give them the mind direction and focus.
Some of the commonly practiced martial art forms of Kerala are Kalaripayattu, Onathullal, Parisa Kali, Velakanni, Valeru, Kunderu and Njaninmel Kali etc.
Kalaripayattu: It is the most practiced martial art of Kerala. Kalaripayattu is an ancient form of martial art that originally evolved at Kondotty, 26 km from Malappurram, around 12th century during the reign of Chera rulers. This martial art form was used by the Chera fighters against the Chola warriors. In Malayalam, Kalari means gymnasium, payattu means 'the fighting art'. It is said that, this fighting art is the oldest martial art of world and has great influence over the other form of eastern martial arts. Kalaripayattu, not only teaches how to fight but also with other aspects of physical well being. It also provides complete mental and emotional strength to a person. Kalaripayattu is spread over three stages such as Meippayatt ( exercise to control the body), Kolthari (fighting with sticks).Ankathari (felicity in using metal weapons like daggers and swords). There are three styles of Kalaripayattu that are popular in Kerala are Thekan (southern style), Vadakkan(northern style) and Kathinayoga style(Yogic style). Apart from bare hands, some times weapons like stick of long, medium, short and curved, flexible sword, mace, knife, machete, shield and spear.
Onathullal: It is another form of martial art which is mainly performed during the Onam festival. In this form of fighting, the combatants has to face each other without any weapons. The warriors are dressed in dhotis or plain white cloth worn high like tight shorts around their waists in a sort of bandage around their legs. Wrestlers who are engage in this martial art form has to be flexible and must have exceptional valor, stamina to win the fight. The male members of family handed down to a new initiate. Kurumbranattu and Kunnamkulam are famous centers of Onathallu practice. Central Travancore and the northern regions of Kunnamkulam, Kavassery and Palakkad districts mainlyu organizes competitions of this martial art during Onam festival.
Velankanni: Velankanni is another form of martial art which belongs to Travancore region. It requires excess of physical training and knowledge of use of arms. It is an ancient form of fighting art which was used by Pandavas and Kauravas at the battle of Kurukshetra. Nowadays, it is played during the temple festival at Cherthala and Ambalapuzha as well as Sree Padmanabha Swami temple at Thiruvananthapuram.
So, whenever you visit Kerala, don't miss out to watch these excellent form of ancient martial arts.
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