Focus on self-defence is what makes Kalarippayattu, the ancient martial art of Kerala, different from other martial arts.

A system of scientifically arranged and well graded series of exercises for achieving maximum physical agility has been formulated by the ancient masters of Kalarippayattu.

Physical training in this martial art is known as Mey Payattu (mey means body and payattu, the exercise).

In Mey Payattu rigorous exercises are there for body parts, especially legs and hands.

Kalarippayattu is a holistic martial art system that deals with the training of both body and mind to face an enemy fearlessly.

Kalarichikilsa is the traditional medicinal system associated with Kalarippayattu.

This video of Mey Payattu is taken from CVN Kalari in Thiruvananthapuram, a premier Kalarippayattu training centre.