Kalaripayattu – Things To Do – Kerala Tourism
Regarded as the "Mother of All Martial Arts," Kalaripayattu has a rich legacy that spans over 3,000 years, making it the oldest martial art still practised today. Kalaripayattu is believed to be World’s first martial art form and Kerala is its cradle. This ancient Indian martial art form, indigenous to Kerala, is a visual spectacle that combines grace, power, and history.