Sketches of kalaripayattu, an ancient and the oldest martial art from Kerala. In fact martial arts in East Asia was a result of this fighting style spreading to China with the spread of Buddhism via Bodhidharma.

#Kalaripayattu (#KALARI), ancient Indian fighting and therapeutic martial art system. Considered oldest martial art in existence; (atleast 600 BCE). Has been called The Mother Of All Martial Arts. Now incorporated Uzhichil, Thirumal (medicinal massages), Marmam (vital points), Ayurveda, Yama, Niyama, Yoga and other systems. #ancientmartialart #indianmartialarts #martialarts #swordfighting #warrior #kalaridrawing #kalarisketch #kalariart #kalariillustration #fightingpose #fitnessindia

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Meenakshi Gurukkal is the oldest known practitioner of an ancient Indian martial arts called Kalaripayattu, which she has been studying for 68 years! The...

Unniyarcha, legendary warrior and heroine popular in Vadakkan Pattukal (Northern ballads) folklore. From Thiyyar Chekavar family, Puthooram Veed, Kadathanad. Lived in northern Kerala, India during 1500's; remembered for her valour, beauty n martial art skills. #attummanammel #unniyarcha #unniarcha #puthooram #chekavar #malabar #kerala #keraladrawing #keralasketch #legend #indianillustration #indians #indianart #martialarts #ancientmartialarts #malayali #malluwomen #indianwomen #amazonas…

Kalarippayattu history, speciality and the list of the Best Kalaripayattu Training Centres in Kerala. Ten best Kalari schools in Kerala.