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History of Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala. It is known for its long-standing history within Indian martial arts and is one of the oldest surviving martial arts in India. It is stated that the principle of Kalaripayattu was that knowledge of the art is used to further worthy causes, and not for the advancement of one's selfish interests. The word Kalaripayattu is a combination of two Malayalam words - Kalari (training ground or battleground) and payattu (training of martial arts). It is a martial art designed for the ancient battlefield with weapons and combative techniques that are unique to Kerala and is taught by the Indian guru-shishya system.
The art also bases medical treatment which is a unique system of its own. Practitioners of Kalaripayattu possess an intricate knowledge of pressure points on the human body and healing techniques. It is claimed that experienced Kalari warriors could disable or kill their opponents by merely striking the correct marma (vital point) on their opponent's body. This technique is taught only to the most promising and level-headed students to discourage misuse of the technique. Marmashastram stresses the knowledge of marma and is also used for marma treatment (marmachikitsa).
Kalaripayattu was among the most important aspects of Keralite society, as it helped impart military training and Spartan-like discipline amongst the youth of Kerala, irrespective of caste, community or sex, unlike in other parts of India. Women in Keralite society also underwent training in Kalaripayattu, and still do so to this day.
Kalaripayattu is a martial art designed for the ancient battlefield with weapons and combative techniques that are unique to Kerala and is taught by the Indian guru-shishya system.
About Us
Chief instructor: Sree Kanth Gurukkal
Sree kanth Gurukkal was born in 1976 in North Paravoor, Ernakulam district to Late Sri M.A Sundaran and Usha Sundaran.Gurukkal's maternal side has strong ties with kalari tradition with his mother being a disciple of Malabar Sukumaran Gurukkal.
Gurukkal belongs to the sacred Siddha lineage of His Holiness Sri Shiva Prabhakara Siddha Paramahamsa Avadhoota. This divine lineage has been transmitted through Aashan Gurukkal Maharaj, who was the grand disciple of Sri Shiva Prabhakara Siddha Yogikal through the esteemed master Sri Kumarakom Pathil Kochaashan.
His upbringing was under the revered guidance of the great master Aashan Gurukkal Maharaj, who mentored him in Kalaripayattu, the allied traditional sciences, and was instrumental in his spiritual awakening.
He has also masterd Adimura under the guidance of Adimura Aacharya Dr Mohan Gurukkal and has been conferred a black belt in this discipline.
Our training centers
All our training programs are offered through the following Kalari centers.
1. Main center of Mahadeva Kalari at Tekke Naluvazhi, North Paravoor.
2. Cherai
3. Ezhikkara
4. Manjali
We provide training for District, State, National and international Championships.
Vande Guru Parambaram.
Sree Kanth Gurukkal masterd Adimura under the guidance of Adimura Aacharya Dr Mohan Gurukkal and has acquired a black belt in this dicipline.
Adimura Acharya Dr MOHAN
MSc, PGDCA, FA, PGDY
Snapshots of dedication and skill
