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Dubai’s Kalari Club Promoting

Ancient Indian Tradition

Kalaripayattu, an ancient
form of martial art of Kerala, is
considered among the oldest
and most scientific martial arts
in the world. In the past, kalaris
(combat arena or battle field)
formed an integral part of the
lives of the people. Without any
gender discrimination, boys and
girls right from their childhood
would be sent to the kalaris for
practicing.
The Prime Minister, in
his recent ‘Mann ki Baat’,
mentioned an initiative which The Kalari Club was founded
is carrying forward this ancient by Mahacharya Late Sh. V.K.
tradition and heritage of India Madhavapanicker. A researcher
abroad. He talked about the and innovator, he travelled
Kalari Club based in Dubai, widely and amassed deep
which has recently registered knowledge about the various
its name in the Guinness Book martial forms. What made him
of World Records for their unique was his ability to bring
performance of kalari by the innovation in tradition.
maximum number of people Operating in Dubai for
simultaneously, on National Day over 12 years, the club today
of UAE. Children as young as has more than ten thousand
4-years-old to people aged 60 students. This club was also
performed at the event. featured at Dubai Expo 2020.

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