Foundations of Kalaripayattu - Course Overview:

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• Salutation to the Kalari

• Chuvadugal - basic steps & leg stances: Vattakal, Neetakkal, Konakkal, Ottakal & Variations

• Vadivugal - Animal Postures & Variations : Ashtavadivugal & Variations

• Kaalugal - Leg swings and Variations for lower body control: Nerkaal, Thirichukaal, Veethukaal, Konakaal, Aetta Kaal, Iruthi Kaal

• Chaatangal - Basic Jumps and Landing control: Jump Kicks, Front Roll, Back Roll

• Meipayattu - Body Conditioning movements for prolonged endurance : A sequence of movements meant to help in breath control, improving stamina and overall fitness levels.

• Stick (Vadi) drills - Kettukari (Stick Combat) & Stick rotation movements: Stick Salutation & movements.

• Vettukai Sequences - Hand Combat sequences to improve precision and coordination.