The 26th of this month saw the Indian School of Martial Arts conducting a large scale demonstration of kalaripayattu.
Kalaripayattu Demonsrtation
Students from all parts of Kerala travelled to Dharmikam Ashram in order to take part. A wide range of techniques were put on display including ;
- unarmed forms
- 2 man fighting forms
- blunt weapons
- sharp weapons
- flexibility routines
- weapon sparring
- locking techniques
- throwing techniques
- evasion techniques
This was a special opportunity for those in attendance to witness the ancient tradition in its natural setting. Many of the visitors were allowed to stand in the Kalari itself. This gave them a close up view of the concentration, focus and intensity of the students movements.