Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu (IPA: [kɐɭɐɾip:ɐjɐt:ɨ̆]; also known simply as Kalari) is an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India during the 11th–12th century CE.
| Also known as | Kalari, Kalari Payat |
|---|---|
| Focus | Hybrid |
| Hardness | Full-contact, semi-contact |
| Country of origin | India |
| Creator | Parashurama (as per legend) |
| Famous practitioners | Notable Kalaripayattu practitioners |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Meaning | "Practice in the arts of the battlefield" |
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