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Encouraged by the early years of rigorous training and mastery of this art, with an indomitable spirit for reviving and institutionalizing Kalarippayat, the C.V.N Kalari was founded at Nadakkavu by late Sri.Narayanan Gurukkal in the year 1945.He took it as a life mission and propagated this art in the whole of Malabar, where once it had its sway in each village. The heroic deeds of many a valiant fighters of Malabar can still be heard in the ballads of Kadathnad,one of the principalities of the great Malabar.
A sense of professionalism,dedication,determination and devotion to the art he could inculcate in his disciples,as a result of which many kalaries were set up in the whole of Kerala.Kalarippayat once again began to have its impact in the society. To sustain this momentum he has instituted the Kalarippayat Association in the year 19....The mission did not end but continued to propagate this ethnic physical culture and methodical system of self discipline for the benefit of the world community.If one comes across a Kalari in a European or American city, no wonder as many students who learned this art under the guidance of the Gurukul have setup them proving their faithfulness to this system. Today on cultural fronts Kalarippayattu has become a favourite theme for presentaions as stage demonstrations,choreography and as a specialized tourism product.In this line we provide lecture,demonstrations, workshops, choreographic works for films and dances and mock fights as well as presentation with real weapons
 

Training:
The training at kalari normally begins at the age of strong,at the same time less vulnerable. However this art can be learned by any age group under the guidance of a Guru.The seven,when the body is most supple,receptive and sufficiently

Kalari training is mainly devided into three stages named :

* The Meythari

* The Kolthari

* The Ankathari

A student is initiated into kalari training beginning with Meythari, which is a set of body exercises, to attaincontrol,balance and the stamina to withstand ardous feats with weopons. Kolthari, the second stage deals with preparing oneself  for various attacks and defends using sticks ranging from 1.5 feet to 6 feet.The prominent among these sticks is 'Ottakol', a specially designed curved wooden weapon used to attack and defend vital parts(marma) of the body with precision. The Ankathari, the third stage of training is aimed at using metal weapons. The Ankathari begins with dagger, then sword, spear, multiple weapons and finally to a lengthy flexible sword called 'Urumi', in the local language."Marma chikitsa",part of the Ayurvedic treatment begins after the Ankathari. There are 107 marmas in a human body and any damage to many of them can be fatal.These marmas are practised extensively in kalari sessions along with thestudy of human anatomy.As it is a subject of study,accidents can occur during the training and therefore marma training is a must along with the kalari training to its earnest students. A student is initiated into kalari training beginning with Meythari, which is a set of body exercises, to attain control,balance and the stamina to withstand ardous feats with weopons. A reasonable mastery over this art can be achieved only with the dedicated effort for a period of Seven years.However one can learn it as a crash course for a few weeks.

Kalaripayat heps:
1. to improve blood circulation and muscle functions.

2. to strengthen muscles and promote its flexibility.

3. to improve self confidence and mental agility.

4. to augment body balance and physical fitness.

5. to improve the sportiveness.

6. to achieve self reliance.

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