Kalarippayat
Author | : Dick Luijendijk |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2008-09-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781409226260 |
ISBN-13 | : 1409226263 |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Kalarippayat by : Dick Luijendijk
Download or read book Kalarippayat written by Dick Luijendijk and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kalarippayat is the indigenous martial art of the South Indian state Kerala. The art incorporates empty hand fighting exercises, weapon drills, vital point attacks, massages, and healing methods for muscular and bone problems. This book is based on many years of field research. It provides an insight in Kalarippayat and its traditions, and in the society of India and Kerala in particular.