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 learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) back in the days. Having just finished a gruelling session, he praised my dexterity and hip flexibility which made it difficult for him to pass guard. I responded with how it is Kalaripayattu that I need to, in turn express gratitude to. Being a German and having never heard of Kalaripayattu, John was