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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Martial Arts from Kerala

The Kerala style of martial arts is called Kalaripayattu and it is an ancient fighting system art. It is practiced in Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and also parts of Sri Lanka. Here are some photos from one of their shows.

Two men in silk and red bordered lungis using shields and swords.



A graceful pose of two men practicing martial arts. They are ready to attack.

two men performing Kerala Martial Arts


Fighting ferociously to defend themselves! They are using poles or sticks.

Fighting Kerala Martial Arts style


A man in a sword ready to pounce on his opponent. He is certainly battle ready!

Battle ready


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