{"product_id":"kalarippayattu-the-complete-guide-to-kerala-s-martial-art-malayalam-edition-chirakkal-t-sreedharan-nair","title":"Kalarippayattu: The Complete Guide to Kerala’s Martial Art (Malayalam Edition) - Chirakkal T. Sreedharan Nair","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe ultimate, definitive bible on India's oldest martial discipline. Written by legendary exponent Gurukkal Chirakkal T. Sreedharan Nair, this landmark manual unlocks the closed, sacred world of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003ePayattu\u003c\/i\u003e for contemporary practitioners seeking physical mastery and mental focus.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eOriginally compiled in 1963 as the absolute first comprehensive book of its kind, this masterpiece remains the most revered and authentic reference work on Kalarippayattu. Written in clear, precise language, this manual lays bare the step-by-step methodologies of practicing \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"275\"\u003ePayattu\u003c\/i\u003e both with and without weapons. It bridges ancient oral lore with modern health practices, featuring detailed action photographs to guide you through complex postures, body turns, and defensive forms. Crucially, the traditional verbal commands (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"527\"\u003eVaythari\u003c\/i\u003e) are preserved alongside English translations, ensuring that the rhythmic, spiritual essence of the practice is accessible to both local and international enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAdapted lovingly for the modern generation by the author’s sons—celebrated masters S.R.A. Das and S.R.D. Prasad—this edition acts as an invaluable guide to physical fitness, agile self-defense, and inner stillness. Whether you are a newcomer to martial arts looking for a dynamic route to longevity or a seasoned practitioner investigating the roots of Asian combat systems, this text is an essential, screen-free treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat You Will Master Inside This Authentic Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArmed and Unarmed Combat:\u003c\/b\u003e Practical, breakdown guides to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eMeippayattu\u003c\/i\u003e (body conditioning), \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eKettukari\u003c\/i\u003e (wooden staff), and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eCheruvadi\u003c\/i\u003e (short sticks) alongside advanced metal weaponry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditional Commands (Vaythari):\u003c\/b\u003e Access to original Malayalam instructions translated into English, allowing practitioners to follow authentic training patterns at home or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Form Guides:\u003c\/b\u003e Dozens of action photographs documenting precise physical alignment, animal postures (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eVadivu\u003c\/i\u003e), and defensive steps (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eChuvadu\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404497809691,"sku":null,"price":679.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81v2T509fVL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782468845","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/kalarippayattu-the-complete-guide-to-kerala-s-martial-art-malayalam-edition-chirakkal-t-sreedharan-nair","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}