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1. grade of 5

1st Level – Kaikutti (Student)

Southern Kalaripayattu (Thekkan)

Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate

Basic Chuvadu steps, straight hand strikes, and Tamil Thekkan kicks.

Requirements for this grade

We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.

Symbolism & meaning

Southern Indian martial art from Kerala/Tamil Nadu focused on direct strikes.

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