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Kalaripayattu | Ashwa Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Horse stance | [
"Set feet wide",
"Bend knees outward",
"Lift guard hands",
"Balance weight evenly"
] | [
"Kurchcha",
"Ani"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Ashwa Vadivu is a foundational horse posture used to build lower-body strength, balance, and readiness. |
Kalaripayattu | Gaja Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Elephant stance | [
"Lower hips",
"Broaden chest",
"Set firm foot base",
"Hold heavy forward focus"
] | [
"Hridayam",
"Nabhi"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Gaja Vadivu develops grounded stability and the feeling of heavy, deliberate movement. |
Kalaripayattu | Simha Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Lion stance | [
"Sink into forward stance",
"Open shoulders",
"Fix gaze ahead",
"Extend guarded arms"
] | [
"Sthapani",
"Kantham"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Simha Vadivu trains bold forward intention, breath control, and expressive martial presence. |
Kalaripayattu | Varaha Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Boar stance | [
"Angle torso low",
"Drive weight forward",
"Keep elbows compact",
"Return to center"
] | [
"Nabhi",
"Kati"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Varaha Vadivu emphasizes low, forward pressure and compact body alignment. |
Kalaripayattu | Sarpa Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Serpent stance | [
"Lower spine smoothly",
"Shift weight sideward",
"Trace curved arm path",
"Recover with breath"
] | [
"Sthapani",
"Apanga"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | Sarpa Vadivu trains fluid evasive movement and curved transitions inspired by a serpent. |
Kalaripayattu | Kukkuda Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Rooster stance | [
"Lift one knee",
"Hold compact guard",
"Set sharp gaze",
"Step down lightly"
] | [
"Janu",
"Gulpha"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Kukkuda Vadivu develops light footwork, quick changes of level, and balance. |
Kalaripayattu | Marjara Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Cat stance | [
"Soften knees",
"Curve spine slightly",
"Shift weight silently",
"Extend and recoil"
] | [
"Kati",
"Amsa"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | Marjara Vadivu focuses on stealth, elasticity, and controlled recovery. |
Kalaripayattu | Matsya Vadivu | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Fish stance | [
"Turn torso diagonally",
"Flow arms in wave path",
"Shift feet lightly",
"Return to neutral"
] | [
"Nabhi",
"Parshva"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | Matsya Vadivu trains flowing transitions and lateral mobility. |
Kalaripayattu | Chuvadu One | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Forward stepping stance | [
"Begin in samam",
"Step forward",
"Set guard",
"Return to starting line"
] | [
"Janu",
"Gulpha"
] | Beginner | Malayalam | A basic footwork unit used before longer body-conditioning sequences. |
Kalaripayattu | Meyppayattu Basic Flow | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Full-body movement sequence | [
"Start in prayer stance",
"Move through chuvadu",
"Shift into vadivu",
"Finish with controlled recovery"
] | [
"Hridayam",
"Nabhi",
"Janu"
] | Beginner | Malayalam | A body-training flow linking steps, stances, breath, and flexibility. |
Kalaripayattu | High Kick Practice | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Standing leg extension | [
"Stand balanced",
"Lift leg forward",
"Extend without locking",
"Lower with control"
] | [
"Janu",
"Gulpha"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Leg-extension training builds flexibility and control for kalari movement. |
Kalaripayattu | Low Sweep Movement | Madhya | Meippayattu | None | Low circular stance | [
"Lower to crouch",
"Extend one leg",
"Rotate torso",
"Stand with balance"
] | [
"Kati",
"Janu"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | A low mobility pattern used to train flexibility, recovery, and spatial awareness. |
Kalaripayattu | Cheruvadi Payattu | Vadakkan | Kolthari | Short stick | Compact weapon guard | [
"Hold stick close",
"Step diagonally",
"Trace defensive arc",
"Return to guard"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Manibandha"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Short-stick training develops timing, distance, and coordination. |
Kalaripayattu | Kettukari Payattu | Vadakkan | Kolthari | Long staff | Long weapon stance | [
"Set long grip",
"Step into line",
"Circle staff path",
"Reset stance"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Kati"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Long-staff practice builds reach awareness and whole-body coordination. |
Kalaripayattu | Mushthi Payattu | Thekkan | Verumkai | None | Empty-hand guard | [
"Set guard",
"Step close",
"Use palm control",
"Withdraw safely"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Kantham"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | An empty-hand training pattern emphasizing control, posture, and safe disengagement. |
Kalaripayattu | Verumkai Thada | Thekkan | Verumkai | None | Defensive hand position | [
"Read incoming line",
"Raise open-hand guard",
"Shift body offline",
"Recover center"
] | [
"Manibandha",
"Kurpara"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | A defensive empty-hand drill for timing, alignment, and controlled movement. |
Kalaripayattu | Urumi Chuttal | Vadakkan | Ankathari | Flexible sword | Circular weapon stance | [
"Hold handle securely",
"Maintain clear circle",
"Step with rhythm",
"Stop under control"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Kati"
] | Expert | Malayalam | Flexible-sword practice is an advanced metal-weapon discipline requiring close supervision. |
Kalaripayattu | Valum Parichayum | Vadakkan | Ankathari | Sword and shield | Shield-forward stance | [
"Set shield line",
"Hold sword chambered",
"Step diagonally",
"Return to guard"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Hridayam"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | Sword-and-shield training teaches coordination between protection, rhythm, and footwork. |
Kalaripayattu | Kuntham Payattu | Vadakkan | Ankathari | Spear | Extended weapon stance | [
"Set rear-hand grip",
"Align spear forward",
"Advance with small step",
"Recover guard"
] | [
"Nabhi",
"Amsa"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | Spear practice emphasizes line control, stance depth, and distance management. |
Kalaripayattu | Kattaram Payattu | Vadakkan | Ankathari | Dagger | Close weapon guard | [
"Keep compact stance",
"Step offline",
"Use guarded hand path",
"Withdraw with awareness"
] | [
"Manibandha",
"Kantham"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | Dagger training is treated as advanced close-range weapon discipline with strict control. |
Kalaripayattu | Marma Awareness Drill | Thekkan | Marma | None | Standing anatomical study | [
"Identify body region",
"Name the marma",
"Observe safe distance",
"Record healing context"
] | [
"Sthapani",
"Hridayam",
"Nabhi"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | A non-striking marma study record used to connect martial training with kalari healing knowledge. |
Kalaripayattu | Uzhichil Preparation | Vadakkan | Marma | None | Therapeutic preparation | [
"Warm body gently",
"Apply medicated oil",
"Follow teacher guidance",
"Rest after session"
] | [
"Kati",
"Amsa",
"Janu"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Kalari massage preparation connects physical training with recovery and traditional body care. |
Kalaripayattu | Kalari Vandanam | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Prayer posture | [
"Face kalari shrine",
"Join palms",
"Bow to guru",
"Begin practice mindfully"
] | [
"Hridayam",
"Sthapani"
] | Beginner | Malayalam | Opening salutation establishes discipline, humility, and ritual respect in the kalari. |
Kalaripayattu | Guru Vandanam | Madhya | Meippayattu | None | Respectful bow | [
"Stand upright",
"Join palms",
"Bow to teacher",
"Step back calmly"
] | [
"Hridayam"
] | Beginner | Malayalam | A salutation acknowledging the guru before training begins. |
Kalaripayattu | Central Style Body Flow | Madhya | Meippayattu | None | Medium-height flowing stance | [
"Begin centered",
"Step in curve",
"Shift through stance",
"Finish facing front"
] | [
"Nabhi",
"Kati"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | A Madhya-style training pattern balancing northern athleticism and southern close-body movement. |
Kalaripayattu | Thekkan Locking Drill | Thekkan | Verumkai | None | Close body alignment | [
"Approach slowly",
"Place controlled grip",
"Align posture",
"Release on command"
] | [
"Manibandha",
"Kurpara"
] | Advanced | Malayalam | A controlled southern-style partner drill for posture, leverage awareness, and safe release. |
Kalaripayattu | Shield Footwork Drill | Vadakkan | Ankathari | Shield | Guarded stepping stance | [
"Hold shield forward",
"Step to side",
"Set stable base",
"Return to line"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Janu"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | Shield-only movement teaches guarded posture and stable stepping before sword pairing. |
Kalaripayattu | Stick Circle Drill | Madhya | Kolthari | Medium stick | Circular stepping stance | [
"Grip with two hands",
"Move stick in circle",
"Step around center",
"Finish in guard"
] | [
"Amsa",
"Manibandha"
] | Intermediate | Malayalam | A medium-stick coordination drill for circular movement and rhythm. |
Kalaripayattu | Breath and Stance Holding | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Static vadivu hold | [
"Enter chosen vadivu",
"Relax shoulders",
"Maintain steady breath",
"Exit with control"
] | [
"Hridayam",
"Nabhi"
] | Beginner | Malayalam | Static stance holding develops endurance, breath awareness, and body alignment. |
Kalaripayattu | Kalari Closing Salutation | Vadakkan | Meippayattu | None | Closing prayer stance | [
"Stand at kalari edge",
"Join palms",
"Bow to shrine",
"Leave training space calmly"
] | [
"Hridayam"
] | Beginner | Malayalam | Closing salutation ends practice with respect for the kalari, teacher, and lineage. |
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