7 minutes of some amazing Martial Arts by my friends in Kerala, South India. It's from a very, very rough video - remember those? filmed by one camera at a time, so picture quality is rough. But you should be able to geta feel for the martial art form itself.
Kalari is a very tiny and surviving fragment of ancient Indian martial art called 'Varma Kalai'. Varma is the mother of all martial arts which spread across Asia through Hinduism and Buddhism.
Proof:
1) Similarities could be found in Chinese, Tibetan, Sri Lankan, etc. dance, music, martial arts with Indian arts. E.g. Therukootthu, Kathakali (flamb...
Kalaripayattu performance; town hall bangalore, India. 19.01.2207
Part of a eight part series documentary on the Martial Arts of south and south east Asia, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. This episode showcases both the Southern and Norther styles of Kalaripayit, an ancient form of martial arts from India and is probably the mother form of all martial arts. Part 1 of 4.
Prelude Mahaguru Series
A clip from 5 Pakar Tempur Dunia (5 World Combat Expert) video about Kalari Payat Malaysia which is still lead by Ustaz Hamzah.
The women in this clip are students from International Islamic University of Malaysia (UIA).
A documentary shot by the Discovery Channel in the 90s. It shows Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his Kalaripayattu students, and his school in Trivandrum, Kerala.
this kalari is situated in Calicut city Kerala. staying at there is realy at home and practis is also great.
thier stick tecnique and massage is prety nice.
A taster for a 20 minute film on kalarippayattu. Made in 2006.
Part of a eight part series documentary on the Martial Arts of south and south east Asia, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. This episode showcases both the Southern and Norther styles of Kalaripayit, an ancient form of martial arts from India and is probably the mother form of all martial arts. Part 3 of 4.
Part of a eight part series documentary on the Martial Arts of south and south east Asia, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. This episode showcases both the Southern and Norther styles of Kalaripayit, an ancient form of martial arts from India and is probably the mother form of all martial arts. This one cuts off at the very very e...
A documentary on Kalaripayattu / Kalari shot in the 90s. It shows Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his Kalaripayattu students, and his son Girish.
A documentary shot by Indian television in the late 90s. It shows Kalaripayattu Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his students and some of the medicinal massage.
A documentary shot by the Discovery Channel in the 90s. It shows Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his Kalaripayattu students, and his collection of 600 year old palm leaf documents relating to martial arts and medicine.
A documentary shot by German television in the 90s. It shows Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his kalaripayattu students, and some awesome weapon sparring routines.
A documentary shot by the Discovery Channel in the 90s. It shows Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his Kalaripayattu students, and a competition.
CVN Nair Gurukkalがケララで最初にCVNの名前を冠して開いた道場です。近くには彼の生家もあり、CVNフリークにとってはひとつの聖地になっています。
http://video.webindia123.com/martialarts/marmachikilza/navarakizhi/index.htm
Jimmy Smith must adopt a different fighting philosophy to win in Kalari.
A documentary shot by German television in the 90s. It shows Guru Balachandran Nair's Kalari, his Kalaripayattu students, and the school in Trivandrum.
Doug experiences the softer side of Kalarippayattu.
Late M.P.Vasudevan Gurukkal was the one of most important senier master in kerala.
after He's past away, his son sucseeded the kalaris and well maintained.
they have short and long term kalari practice course, and treatment course.
this kalari has pretty good quality of meipayattu, especialy its flexibility.
kalari is in the middle of hill area, so you can enjoy both country life and good practice.
'Kalaripayattu' (Or simply 'Kalari')- Mother of Martial Arts
'Kalaripayattu' is an ancient martial art of Kerala. The term 'Kalari' denotes a gymnasium, where proper training is imparted for mind as well as muscle. 'Payattu' means armed combat with different varieties of weapons. 'Kalaripayattu' is a nerve-racking and dangerous mode of armed comba...
Kairali Kalari Sangam is the one of best Kalaris in Kerala India. They have gotten many prizes in championship
Vasu Gurukkal is the one of best senier Master in kalari field nowadays.
his face in younger age was realy tipical fighter !
'Kalaripayattu' (Or simply 'Kalari')- Mother of Martial Arts
'Kalaripayattu' is an ancient martial art of Kerala. The term 'Kalari' denotes a gymnasium, where proper training is imparted for mind as well as muscle. 'Payattu' means armed combat with different varieties of weapons. 'Kalaripayattu' is a nerve-racking and dangerous mode of armed comba...
Location of this kalari is at Chavakkad near Guruvayur in Trisshur District.
atomosphere of the kalari is realy temple like. and disciplin of students are pretty high. also very popular as kalari hospital among local people.
Kalari Demo in London 2007. PART 2.
'Kalaripayattu' (Or simply 'Kalari')- Mother of Martial Arts
'Kalaripayattu' is an ancient martial art of Kerala. The term 'Kalari' denotes a gymnasium, where proper training is imparted for mind as well as muscle. 'Payattu' means armed combat with different varieties of weapons. 'Kalaripayattu' is a nerve-racking and dangerous mode of armed comba...
Part of a eight part series documentary on the Martial Arts of south and south east Asia, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. This episode showcases both the Southern and Norther styles of Kalaripayit, an ancient form of martial arts from India and is probably the mother form of all martial arts. Part 2 of 4.