Kalarippayatt

Kalarippayatt is the traditional martial art of South India (kerala). The word ‘Kalari’ derives from ‘battlefield’ and also ‘college’ or place of learning for many subjects; thus it signifies both the fighting practice, and also the special building in which it takes place, with its traditional measurements and orientation to the compass. The training includes exercises to develop sharp reflexes for unarmed combat and techniques of combat using mace, spears, daggers and sword and shield. Kalarippayat also includes the 'marma' the preasure points in human body a bruise or a blow can cause death or numbness of some organs. According to Marma Sasthra there is 108 marma points and 51prathi marma (Adangal) points.