Kalaripayat: The Martial Arts Tradition of India
“In order to grasp the common essence of the martial arts, or the original unity of mankind for that matter, it is necessary to understand the truth of history. Patrick Denaud’sKalaripayatreveals many important pieces of this enigmatic and fascinating puzzle. It is an important book for serious students of all martial arts.” (William Gleason, author of Aikido and Words of Power and The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido)"Kalaripayatis a pick for any new age or martial arts library." (The Midwest Book Review, Jan 2010)". . . the work [Kalaripayat] is a useful and detailed introduction to kalaripayat within its larger social, cultural, and religious context.  As the author rightfully states, kalaripayat deserves a place alongside the other, more well-known Asian martial arts traditions. . . [Kalaripayat] will bring kalaripayat to the attention of a wider audience and inspire further research and publication on this art." (Arthur Rosenfeld, Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Vol. 19, No.3, August 2010)