Kalaripayit Kalaripayit Kalaripayit is a very ancient martial art born in India. It is similar to the classical systems of Jujitsu . The art is very complete, offering training in striking and grappling techniques, as well as weapons training and even Atemi.
Training includes a combination of strenuous exercise, forms work, and sparring practice.
A master in combat seeks first to avoid conflict, then to defeat his attacker with a minimum of force, using temporarily disabling strikes initially, then escalating his assault as necessary.