Kalarippayat Training

The training at Kalari by and large begins at the age of seven when the body is at his prime best that is in the form of

" Elasticity
" Suppleness
" Dynamism
" Robust
" Energetic
" Athletic

Kalaripayat having achieved the standing of methodical method of training as early as in 4th century contributed principally to the enlargement of socio-political set of connections in addition to cultural fronts, of Kerala. The modern-day performing arts in addition to those originated in the later years one way or other are intimately knit in the company of this practice in addition to have imbibed its exercises for physical suppleness, elasticity in addition to activities.Today on artistic fronts Kalarippayatu has turn out to be a beloved theme for presentations as stage demonstrations, sequence of steps in addition to as a dedicated tourism creation.

The training module in this form of art is categorized into three segments which are as follows

1. Maythari
2. Kolthaari
3. Ankaathari


1. Maythari - A student is initiated into kalari training beginning in the company of Meythari, which is a set of body exercises, to conquer power, sense of balance in addition to the staying power to endure arduous feats in the company of weapons.

2. Kolthaari - This training is slightly tought (mentally) and exhaustive physically. It makes you pro in combat situations

3. Ankaathari - The Ankathari begins with carving knife, then rapier, spear, numerous weapons in addition to finally to a long-lasting stretchy sword called 'Urumi', in the home language.