Fight Quest (2007)

S1E12 Kerala (Kalaripayattu)

Setting: Kerala, India Instructors: Guru Sureshan Nambiar, Guru Sunil Kumar Elements: Sword and shield techniques, stick fighting, open-hand strikes, kicking maneuvers Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art originating from Kerala, India. This traditional practice is not only found in Kerala but also in nearby regions of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, as well as in northeastern Sri Lanka and within the Malayalee diaspora in Malaysia.