Thanks Mr. Anish. This was very inspirational and opened new perspectives for me. Brilliant approach. Will watch all the videos. Thanks again for this effort 👍🙏
I'm impressed by your presentation I noticed a lot of similarities between kalari and tai chi in some postures and breathing. I'm happy there's translation so people like me can understand more about that great art.
Very informative Sir. Regarding breathing I have a doubt, I was very conscious of breathing and was confused of what type of breathing we need to follow for various postures but my Gurukkal in vadakkan style used to say don't focus on breathing and it will become naturally synchronised with the body when the practise advances
I totally agree with your Gurukkal. When we do movements/techniques, we shouldn't be thinking/worrying about breathing. Focussing on breathing is done in the initial stages of prana exercises. Then we move on to a body conscious/awareness state. It should become a natural state of being, like how your Gurukkal told you, naturally synchronised.
It would be interesting for you to know that similar movements to ashtavadivukal are being practiced in wudang kungfu.May be Bodhidarma taught them. Their five animals movements is almost similar to our "vadivukal"
By the term, wudang, if you are referring to xin yi and xing yi styles, yes, I definitely agree with your observation in terms of similarities in the concept of animal shapes. The classification of xing yi into wudang category is an early 20th century practice that started during the republican era. Xing yi has taoist ideology in it, but nothing to do with Wudang. Xin yi Liu He, which is one of the root systems in fact developed among the Chinese Hui muslims. Many historic maritime explorers and traders who visited the Kerala coast were Chinese Hui muslims, for example, the famous Zheng He. The martial arts exchanges that could have happened during this maritime era are yet to be explored.
🙂 Much appreciated. Especially when it is coming from you. I think I still have that Mal martial arts magazine back home with an article about you training in Dengfeng and Shanghai. Can't remember whether I felt inspired or totally jealous. 😀
@@Anish.Thayil Thank you so much. .Though I have trained in chinese marts as direct student from authentic chinese teachers, i became known and magazines featured me, when i won the world Hall of Fame championship in Philippines being the first Indian to do so. I liked your presentation . I had made notes on kalari and i had studied some aspects of it from late Epvasudevan Gurukkal. I also have trained in Thekkan kalari under Sanal asan, Kalidas Asan and shri venkitachalam from varkala. Hope we can discuss marts. Do let me know your whats app if possible. I have shared your article with my friends
AstaVadivu corresponds to 8 chakras, clears nadis, forces dasha prana into specific nadis in each chakra prepares for later intense aggressive close combats
@@kalaristudies seriously i dont know Sir, but there are yogis who can do these vadivu and tell how prana behaves and in which chakra they operate. Ill check ji
@@kalaristudies i havent seen yet, its based on my experience... Its clear... the movements influence prana and apana flow in nadis aling sushumna nadi,muladhara chakra.... May be agastya marma vidya can have some reference ( again not seen that text) searching... Most of them are in tamil... I dont know tamil ji
Ok..so you came up with that theory from your personal experience.. nice.. Anyway, Tamil Agasthya traditions of southern kerala and Tamil nadu regions dont talk about vadivu.. vadivu concept is from the Payatt styles of northern and central Kerala.
Well Described Brother..as a Side note Relaxing known as SONG, in Chinese doesn't mean we need to remain like a Cooked Noodle but to remain rooted & at the same time how well we remain with Proper awareness or Mindfulness.. You have explained it very well.. Kudos
Though I said relaxing (Song), it is more about sinking (Chen). Song helps Chen and sinking is what we want. I didn't wanted to complicate things for the intended audience 😃.. Anyway, thank you for your comment.
@@kalaristudies yes. Agree that Sinking Qi to the DANTIEN is quite vital in NEIGONG arts & QIGONG as well.. As the saying goes Qi Chen DANTIEN, Shen Yi Guandin.. Sink the Qi to the DANTIEN & Raise the spirit
Kalari/kalaripayatt has now become like an umbrella term for various systems and styles of martial arts practised in the state of Kerala. Kuthu Varisu is a completely different style practised in Tamil Nadu. It has distinguishable curriculum and training methods that are different from Kalari styles. Because of the geographical proximity, there can be certain crossovers between Kuthu Varisai and certain styles practised in Kerala.
All physical activities are good for health. Again, some kalari styles are more acrobatic and physically demanding, so it depends on the practitioners' age, preference of intensity, etc. Effectiveness in self-defence, fighting multiple opponents, competition fighting, etc, depends on the trainer's approach than any particular style. All these traditional arts were developed in a time when the context and circumstances were very different. A good number of traditional practitioners have delusion ideas on self-defense. So, my suggestion is to use your common sense and read up on modern concepts of self-defense, and try to match with the school you are trying to join.
When people fight, there are so many variables involved. For eg. stamina, reaction speed, body size, strength, rules, number of people involved, sparring experience, primary techniques they prefer etc etc... the specification of a particular martial arts style matters when fighters are equally matched in above mentioned attributes, or in circumstances like for eg. when an empty hand fighter fights in a weapon based competition or a boxer participating in a grappling match etc..... Also, the comparison like this is wrong as Kung fu is not one martial art, Kungfu is a general term representing hundreds of completely different fighting systems (and many styles within each system) within a country as huge as China. Even the term "Kalaripayattu" also represents more than one distinctive systems (and various styles within each one) within the state of Kerala which uses different methods in fighting... Hope this helps my friend.
Thanks Mr. Anish. This was very inspirational and opened new perspectives for me. Brilliant approach. Will watch all the videos. Thanks again for this effort 👍🙏
I'm impressed by your presentation
I noticed a lot of similarities between kalari and tai chi in some postures and breathing.
I'm happy there's translation so people like me can understand more about that great art.
Great 👍🎉 thanks for your information
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Thank you for this series very helpful 👍❤️
Very informative Sir. Regarding breathing I have a doubt, I was very conscious of breathing and was confused of what type of breathing we need to follow for various postures but my Gurukkal in vadakkan style used to say don't focus on breathing and it will become naturally synchronised with the body when the practise advances
I totally agree with your Gurukkal. When we do movements/techniques, we shouldn't be thinking/worrying about breathing. Focussing on breathing is done in the initial stages of prana exercises. Then we move on to a body conscious/awareness state. It should become a natural state of being, like how your Gurukkal told you, naturally synchronised.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
It would be interesting for you to know that similar movements to ashtavadivukal are being practiced in wudang kungfu.May be Bodhidarma taught them. Their five animals movements is almost similar to our "vadivukal"
By the term, wudang, if you are referring to xin yi and xing yi styles, yes, I definitely agree with your observation in terms of similarities in the concept of animal shapes. The classification of xing yi into wudang category is an early 20th century practice that started during the republican era. Xing yi has taoist ideology in it, but nothing to do with Wudang. Xin yi Liu He, which is one of the root systems in fact developed among the Chinese Hui muslims. Many historic maritime explorers and traders who visited the Kerala coast were Chinese Hui muslims, for example, the famous Zheng He. The martial arts exchanges that could have happened during this maritime era are yet to be explored.
In regards to Bodhidharma and Indian martial arts, please watch these series.. ruclips.net/p/PLXDD-w2Mg4MET5nT2h8uiprKtDNWpgaAr&si=wnALDWYNKjCiHtNV
@@kalaristudies 🙏 തീർച്ചയായും കാണും. നന്ദി.
Such a nice 👍 information 😊
Thanks a lot 😊
Ty sir
Keep up the good work..
🙂 Much appreciated. Especially when it is coming from you. I think I still have that Mal martial arts magazine back home with an article about you training in Dengfeng and Shanghai. Can't remember whether I felt inspired or totally jealous. 😀
@@Anish.Thayil Thank you so much. .Though I have trained in chinese marts as direct student from authentic chinese teachers, i became known and magazines featured me, when i won the world Hall of Fame championship in Philippines being the first Indian to do so. I liked your presentation . I had made notes on kalari and i had studied some aspects of it from late Epvasudevan Gurukkal. I also have trained in Thekkan kalari under Sanal asan, Kalidas Asan and shri venkitachalam from varkala. Hope we can discuss marts. Do let me know your whats app if possible. I have shared your article with my friends
@@drprashantnairarnishalloffame I would love to hear that. I'll dm you on insta.
AstaVadivu corresponds to 8 chakras, clears nadis, forces dasha prana into specific nadis in each chakra prepares for later intense aggressive close combats
Can you please share which Vadivu corresponds to which chakra and how it works in clearing nadis and forces prana.. thanks in advance
@@kalaristudies seriously i dont know Sir, but there are yogis who can do these vadivu and tell how prana behaves and in which chakra they operate. Ill check ji
Ok.. but what is the traditional source text on which made your comment about the relationship between vadivu and Chakras..
@@kalaristudies i havent seen yet, its based on my experience... Its clear... the movements influence prana and apana flow in nadis aling sushumna nadi,muladhara chakra.... May be agastya marma vidya can have some reference ( again not seen that text) searching... Most of them are in tamil... I dont know tamil ji
Ok..so you came up with that theory from your personal experience.. nice.. Anyway, Tamil Agasthya traditions of southern kerala and Tamil nadu regions dont talk about vadivu.. vadivu concept is from the Payatt styles of northern and central Kerala.
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Thanks a lot sir.will you please explain the vaytharees one by one.thanks once again.kalari need masters like you.
Glad you liked the video.
Well Described Brother..as a Side note Relaxing known as SONG, in Chinese doesn't mean we need to remain like a Cooked Noodle but to remain rooted & at the same time how well we remain with Proper awareness or Mindfulness.. You have explained it very well.. Kudos
Though I said relaxing (Song), it is more about sinking (Chen). Song helps Chen and sinking is what we want. I didn't wanted to complicate things for the intended audience 😃.. Anyway, thank you for your comment.
@@kalaristudies yes. Agree that Sinking Qi to the DANTIEN is quite vital in NEIGONG arts & QIGONG as well..
As the saying goes Qi Chen DANTIEN, Shen Yi Guandin..
Sink the Qi to the DANTIEN & Raise the spirit
Kalari or Tamil Nadu kuthu varisai is same..??
Kalari/kalaripayatt has now become like an umbrella term for various systems and styles of martial arts practised in the state of Kerala. Kuthu Varisu is a completely different style practised in Tamil Nadu. It has distinguishable curriculum and training methods that are different from Kalari styles. Because of the geographical proximity, there can be certain crossovers between Kuthu Varisai and certain styles practised in Kerala.
@@kalaristudies ok. Sir. Which one best art kalari or kuthu varisai?.
Can you be more specific, best for what purpose..
@@kalaristudies best health ,self defence, and Street fight or 4 or 5 persons suddenly attacking moments.
All physical activities are good for health. Again, some kalari styles are more acrobatic and physically demanding, so it depends on the practitioners' age, preference of intensity, etc. Effectiveness in self-defence, fighting multiple opponents, competition fighting, etc, depends on the trainer's approach than any particular style. All these traditional arts were developed in a time when the context and circumstances were very different. A good number of traditional practitioners have delusion ideas on self-defense. So, my suggestion is to use your common sense and read up on modern concepts of self-defense, and try to match with the school you are trying to join.
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Can kalaripayattu defeat kung fu?
When people fight, there are so many variables involved. For eg. stamina, reaction speed, body size, strength, rules, number of people involved, sparring experience, primary techniques they prefer etc etc... the specification of a particular martial arts style matters when fighters are equally matched in above mentioned attributes, or in circumstances like for eg. when an empty hand fighter fights in a weapon based competition or a boxer participating in a grappling match etc..... Also, the comparison like this is wrong as Kung fu is not one martial art, Kungfu is a general term representing hundreds of completely different fighting systems (and many styles within each system) within a country as huge as China. Even the term "Kalaripayattu" also represents more than one distinctive systems (and various styles within each one) within the state of Kerala which uses different methods in fighting... Hope this helps my friend.
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