Kalaripayattu Dubai

Performed kalarippayatu at dubai expo

Summer Vacation Classes 2021
July - August

Kadara (dagger)

Kadara is only used for one-handed fighting. Length is normally six angulam, or finger-lengths. Kathi and kadara are taught as necessary precursors before Verumkai (barehanded fighting) can be learnt. It includes different types of blocks, locks, grappling, jumps, dives and throws. As a very small weapon, the fighter needs to be very close to the enemy, and this requires attention, physical strength and agility. Because of this, this is one of the weapons where focus and concentration is required the most.

Practitioners of Kalaripayattu possess intricate knowledge of pressure points on the human body and healing techniques that incorporate the knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga. Students are taught the martial art as a way of life, with a sense of compassion, discipline, and respect toward the master, fellow-students, parents and the community.