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If you want a sport that is a bit extreme, kalaripayattu might be your choice of hobby. As reported by The India Times, this martial art is recognized as the mother of all martial arts in India such as kathakali, velakali, teyyam, and so on. Kalaripayattu consists of movement, the art of using a sword, with a little dance movement.

Kalaripayattu is from Kerala, India 3,000 years ago. Taught for generations, Kalaripayattu is one of the martial arts with a high level of discipline and hard work in training. Kalaripayattu consists of exercises using weapons, practicing with swords, shields, bamboo, sticks, and knives. But the use of swords and other sharp objects is usually only used if you are professional.

The essence of kalaripayattu is to stretch the body with movements that combine mind and spirit. This can harmonize various systems of the body and promote fluid circulation, so that it can clean the inside of the body. For the next stage, kalaripayattu is designed to release the stress or emotions that are in your mind.

Initial exercises are body movements that are like dance movements, such as a circular motion of the shoulder, then high jump and push up. Even at the beginning of the exercise, kalaripayattu can definitely make you run out of breath. For the next stage, there are leg exercises consisting of various types of kicks, such as swing kicks and high kicks. This exercise is good for moving and strengthening your own joints that have not been moved for a long time. You have to kick hard and strong. Kalaripayattu focuses on strengthening the core muscles and stamina, and increasing flexibility in the limbs and back. For this reason, Kalaripayattu is better known as a defensive martial art rather than an attack.

There are many other exercises in kalaripayattu that prioritize flexibility, such as bending the body backwards, making a circle, then returning to its original position quickly. If you are interested in making this sport a new hobby, make sure you find an expert trainer. You can also enter the Kalaripayattu community in your city. Don't do it alone if you are not an expert, and don't push yourself too hard. You can practice little by little and stay safe. [kun]

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