Training stages

Training ismanily divided into 4 parts consisting of Meithari, Kolthari, Ankathari & Verumkai. 1] MEITHARI , It is the begining stage with rigorous body sequences involving twists , stances and complex jumps & turns.12 meipayattu exercises for neuro muscular coordination, balance and flexibility follow the basic postures of the body.Kalaripayatt otriginates not in aggression but in the discipling of the self.Therefore the training begins with disciplining the physical body and attainig a mental balance.This first stage of trainig consists of physical exercises to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina.It includes jumps, kicks, low stances on the floor, circular sequence etc.

These exercises bring an alertness to the mind, and this alertness helps one understand some of the movemnets and processes of the defense sequences that are taught at later stages.