K. S. S. Namboodiripad (Gurukkal)

Gurukkal / Master

Indian Kalaripayattu grandmaster (Gurukkal) from Kerala, expert in Marma pressure point therapy and strikes.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth20. století

Era20th–21st century

Country of OriginIndia (Kerala)

Rank / TitleMaster of Northern Kalaripayattu & Marmashastra

Active Years1960–present

Biography

Gurukkal K. S. S. Namboodiripad is a traditional Master of Northern Kalaripayattu in Kerala, preserving advanced whip-sword (Urumi) fencing and Marma pressure-point healing.

Associated Martial Arts

KalaripayattuMaster→

The art of Indian Kerala, joining acrobatics, weapons work and knowledge of vital points with Ayurveda. Banned by the British in 1804, it survived in hiding.