Kalari training system
Meythaari – Body Conditioning
- Focuses on strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness.
- Includes stretching, basic breathing (pranayama), foundational postures (asanas), and precise footwork (chuvadu).
- Introduces simple strikes, defenses, and basic meditation for focus and clarity.
Koolthaari – Wooden Weapons
- Trains with wooden weapons like staffs and sticks to build coordination and precision.
- Emphasizes advanced postures, intermediate strikes, and fluid combat movements.
- Includes physical conditioning and breathing techniques for stamina and agility.
Ankathaari – Iron Weapons
- Teaches mastery of iron weapons like swords and daggers.
- Focuses on advanced combat techniques, weapon specialisation, and real-world application.
- Includes sparring practice and mental conditioning to enhance focus and resilience.
Verumkay – Unarmed Compact
- Covers techniques like strikes, joint locks, and throws for hand-to-hand combat.
- Develops precision and control using the body as a weapon.
- Includes mastery of advanced movement sequences (adavus), teaching skills, and deeper exploration of Kalaripayattu’s philosophy.
