Kalaripayattu is a traditional physical training program rooted in South India.
Its unique movements are beautifully flowing and dynamic, and can improve your sense of balance and body control.
Kalaripayattu has all the flexibility and suppleness needed for all sports, not just martial arts.

CONTENTS

chapter1: Warm-up

chapter2: Animal poses (Ashtavadivgal)
Elephant pose Gaja Vadivu
Horse pose Aswa Vadivu
Lion pose Simha Vadivu
Boar pose Varaha Vadivu
Snake pose Sarpa Vadivu
Chicken pose Kukkuda Vadivu
Cat pose Marjara Vadivu
Fish pose Matsya Vadivu
Animal poses demonstration

chapter3: Kalgal (Kick exercise)
Ner Kal
Kon Kal
Veedu Kal
Iruthi Kal
Akam Kal

chapter4: Kalaripayattu Weapon Technique
Vadi Veeshal (Stick Rotating)
Urumi Urumi (iron curved sword)

Kettukari (long stick)

Instructor/Supervisor ◎ Nidheesh Karimbir

He started learning Kalaripayattu at the age of 8, and began performing marma treatments at the age of 18. He has been in charge of teaching juniors and foreign trainees at the CVN Kalari Dojo (NAdakkav, Calicut) for many years. He has also had ample experience in teaching martial arts to famous movie actors both in India and abroad, including Jackie Chan. In 2012, he established Kalari Studio Japan to popularize authentic Kalaripayattu in Japan.

Language: English & Japanese

Run time: 1 hour

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