Location:
A well-dug Kalari built strictly according to norms in Vadakara, North Kerala (near Kozhikode).
Possibilities for sight seeing :
Turtle hatchery, Kappad beach, Small island near Vadakara, Peruvannamoozhi (hill resort), Old forts (including famous Thalassery fort), Waynad (hill resort, plantations), Temples.
Outline:
Kalarippayatt consists of four parts. Of these, the first part is the most significant and fundamental. The course of 30 days covers all sections in this part. Needless to say, rigorous practice is essential.
Condensed course of 14 days also possible.
Two sessions in a day:
5.30 to 7.30 a.m. – Teaching, learning and activity
6.00 to 9.00 p.m. – Practice
Dates:
No specific dates. Just let us know one month in advance.
Content:
Alighting in the Kalari
Introduction
Kacha-kettu
(Tying a long loin cloth which binds and supports the groin)
Rubbing oil Guru-vanakkam (Teacher salutation)
Easwara-vanakkam (God salutation) Naga-vanakkam (Snake salutation)
Dik-vanakkam (Direction salutation) Aayudha-vanakkam (Weapon salutation) Surya-chandra-vanakkam (Sun & Moon salutation) Mei-adavu (Clever body movement) – 1, 2 & 3 Mei-payatt (Combat steps) – 1 Mei-adavu – 4, 5 & 6 Vadivus (Special postures) Rest day Vadivus contd. Mei-adavu – 7, 8 & 9 Mei-payattu – 2 Chuvadus (Forms of movement) Mei-payatt – 3 & 4 Mei-payatt – 5 Mei-payatt – 6 Examination Kaaluyarthi-payatt (Raised leg combat) - 1 Mei-adavu – 10, 11 & 12 Kaaluyarthi-payatt – 2 Mei-adavu – 13, 14 & 15 Cleaning the bowels Mei-othukkam-payatt (Supple body combat) Mei-adavu – 16, 17 & 18 Kaaluyarthi-payatt – 3 Kaaluyarthi-payatt – 4 Kaaluyarthi-payatt – 5 Kaaluyarthi-payatt – 6 Examination Stick fighting – 1 (Long cane) Stick fighting – 2 (Other kinds) Practice on a beach Review and correction of mistakes Some special techniques Final examination and practice in a group Rehearsal of the whole course Farewell |
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