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Boys and girls in Haryana have taken to Kalaripayattu, largely practised and trained in Kerala and now treated as a sport.
After its introduction to the Khelo India games in 2021, along with three other forms: gatka, mallakhamb, thang-ta.
Kalaripayattu basic details
Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala.
It is considered one of the oldest martial arts in the world.
Historians says dating its origins back to the 3rd century BC.
Kalaripayattu is a complete martial art that includes training in unarmed combat, weapons, and healing.
It is also a highly spiritual art form that emphasizes the development of the mind, body, and spirit.
Basic details of Kalaripayattu:
Origin: Kerala, India
History: Over 2,000 years old
Training: Includes unarmed combat, weapons, and healing
Philosophy: Emphasizes the development of the mind, body, and spirit
Weapons: Urumi (sword), Kathi (dagger), Cheruvu (spear), Gada (mace), Dhanush (bow and arrow)
Benefits: Improves physical fitness, mental focus, and self-defense
Key features of Kalaripayattu:
Emphasis on physical fitness: Kalaripayattu is a very demanding physical art form that requires a high level of fitness.
Training includes exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and agility.
Use of weapons: Kalaripayattu training includes the use of a variety of weapons, including swords, daggers, spears, maces, and bows and arrows.
Spiritual focus: Kalaripayattu is a highly spiritual art form that emphasizes the development of the mind, body, and spirit.
Training includes meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices.
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