Kalaripayattu is a 3,000 year old martial art form that originated in South India and is considered the mother of all martial arts. It was developed by the legendary Sage Parasurama and drew inspiration from the strength and movements of animals like lions, tigers, and elephants. Though once shrouded in secrecy, Kalaripayattu laid the foundations for combat for the ancient South Indian kingdoms and is linked as the precursor to other martial arts like kung fu that developed in other parts of Asia.

1. Kalaripayattu
Mother Of All Martial Art Forms

2. Kalaripayattu - The Orient's treasure trove, a gift to the modern
world and the mother of all martial arts. Legend traces the 3000-
year-old art form to Sage Parasurama- the master of all martial art
forms and credited to be the re-claimer of Kerala from the Arabian
Sea. Kalaripayattu originated in ancient South India. Kung- fu,
popularized by the monks of the Shoaling Temple traces its ancestry
to Bodhi Dharma - an Indian Buddhist monk and Kalaripayattu
master.
Kalaripayattu - Mother Of All
Martial Art Forms
Crafted in ancient South India drawing inspiration from the raw
power and sinuous strength of the majestic animal forms - Lion,
Tiger, Elephant, Wild Boar, Snake, and Crocodile ........ Kalaripayattu
laid down the combat code of the Cholas, the Cheras and the
Pandyas. Shrouded in deep mystery and mists of secrecy
Kalaripayattu was taught by the masters in total isolation, away from
prying eyes.

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