ParashuramaVallabhattaKalari Academy

Martial arts have been practiced in India for nearly 3000 years, as proven by their mention in the Vedas. Lord Vishnu's disciple Parasurama, who was an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is said to be the founder of Indian martial arts, according to tradition. Parasurama is said to have invented Kalaripayattu, which is the most popular of the several martial arts practiced in India. Kalaripayattu is considered to be India's oldest martial art.The word kalaripayattu is made up of two words: kalari and payattu, which indicate training ground and battle, respectively. Kalaripayattu is an ancient art form that is widely regarded as one of the world's oldest kinds of martial arts. The South Indian kingdoms adopted kalaripayattu as a code of fight during the height of its popularity. During the Hundred Years' War between the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras, Kalaripayattu reached its pinnacle. The continuous fighting between princely states encouraged the warriors in developing their skills and developing them into a martial art form. Many Indian martial arts have lost steam due to neglect and a lack of proper documentation, but kalaripayattu has maintained the test of time. The art became dominant during the 13th and 16th centuries, and it was integrated into numerous religions. In Kerala, it was usual for all children over the age of seven to receive kalaripayattu training. For many in India, martial arts were seen as a code of life. On the other hand, Martial arts in India experienced significant difficulties during the British occupation.The ruling British opposed the practice of arming soldiers and training with them. To discourage people from practicing and training in kalaripayattu, laws were passed and applied with enthusiasm. The British enacted these rules in order to prevent any kind of mutiny or revolution among the natives. However, the British had underestimated India's love of martial arts, and kalaripayattu was secretly performed and preserved through the British colonial occupation of India. People in remote areas used the skill to avoid trouble with the government.As a result, one of India's most important martial arts has outlasted restrictions on its practise. When India gained independence, martial arts became popular again because they could again be performed without fear of retaliation. The lost reputation of kalaripayattu was gradually recovered. Many kalaripayattu motions and postures are thought to be inspired by the raw strength of animals and are named after them. It is often assumed that this skill evolved in the forests as a result of hunters observing the fighting skills of various animals. Parashurama's Martial arts are regaining popularity in India nowadays. Kalaripayattu is presently commonly practised in Kerala, the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu borders, and Sri Lanka. Many people in Kerala depend on Kalaripayattu for a job, as performances are frequently held for visitors. Unlike many other Indian martial arts, Kalaripayattu has maintained the test of time. Kalaripayattu is shown to be one of India's oldest martial arts, and it is currently practiced by many people in Southern India. Shiva is claimed to have taught Parasurama the skill of Kalaripayattu, which sprang from Shiva's struggle with his father-in-law Daksha, one of the Prajapatis or 'Lords Of Creation.' Later, Parasurama taught his 21 disciples the skill of Kalaripayattu, after which he established 108 Kalari (schools/gymnasiums) throughout Kerala, a Southern Indian state.

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 54/10, 2nd Cross, Udaya Nagar Road, Ankappa Layout, Uttarahalli, Bengaluru-560061, Karnataka, India