Caption: Kerala, India - May 2003. Kalaripayattu is the martial arts form of Kerala in the south of India. A spiritual discipline, Kalaripayattu was
Caption: Kerala, India - May 2003. Kalaripayattu is the martial arts form of Kerala in the south of India. A spiritual discipline, Kalaripayattu was developed during the 9th century by the warrior clan of Kerala (the Nair) to defend the state and the king. Both Karate and Kungfu are also believed to have originated from Kalaripayattu. Kalaripayattu, the martial arts form of Kerala in the south of India. A spiritual discipline, Kalaripayattu was developed during the 9th century by the warrior clan of Kerala (the Nair) to defend the state and the king. Both Karate and Kungfu are also believed to have originated from Kalaripayattu. Credit: Leisa Contact: Legal Notice: Any use of this picture is subject to a license agreement entered into by the user and AsiaWorks Photography Ltd. All other rights reserved. Any re-use and redistribution of this image is prohibited. For sales enquiries regarding any additional use of this or other pictures from AsiaWorks Photography please contact
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