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Many a time have I wondered, what did we start with - by deciding to share our knowledge of Kalaripayattu? Is this just a hobby or something more? The words you read here on, as directly shared by a practitioner from our dear community tells me, that are our thoughts and actions go far deeper. She says, " Life felt like it had come to a standstill following the COVID-19 pandemic. The overwhelming pressure of work combined with deep emotional exhaustion transformed me into a d

I still thank that great friend who asked me back in 2016, "Why don't you just offer classes here in Germany then?" John and I became friends while learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). After a grueling session, he praised my dexterity and hip flexibility. It made it difficult for him to pass guard. I responded by expressing my gratitude for Kalaripayattu. As a German, John had never heard of Kalaripayattu. He looked at me with a quizzical expression. I ended up speaking zealou

Recently I came across a social media post published by a Kalari school that roused my interest. I always have liked it when philosphy entwines with Martial Arts. It straightaway touches something deep. For instance, interviews made by Bruce Lee on his philosophies towards Jeet Kune Do practice has influenced my entire life. But this particular post left me a bit torn. And so, instead of starting the typical argument on the comments section of the post, I decided to play with