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Techniques of Southern Kalaripayattu (Thekkan)

Southern Kalaripayattu (Thekkan): 6 documented techniques. Of those: strikes (2), kicks (2), stances (1). Among them Otta Marma Thrust, Kalari Mid-Air Split Kick, Gajavadivu (Elephant Stance).

🧍Stances (Tachi-waza)

Gajavadivu (Elephant Stance)Beginner

ഗജവടിവ്

👊Strikes (Uchi/Tsuki)

Otta Marma ThrustAdvanced

ഒറ്റ മർമ്മം

Urumi Veesh (Whip Spin)Advanced

ഉറുമി വീശ്

🦵Kicks (Geri-waza)

Chattukal (Kalaripayattu Kick)Intermediate

ചാട്ടുകാൽ

Kalari Mid-Air Split KickAdvanced

കളരി ചാട്ടം

🛡️Blocks (Uke-waza)

Marma DeflectionIntermediate

മർമ്മം