The historic and unique martial art style of Kerala known as Kalaripayattu is well-known for combining bodily control, treatment, and armed and unarmed combat. At the C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad in Kozhikode, this perfect martial art form can be seen in its entirety, complete with all conventional and traditional techniques and systems of treatment. The setting of the Kalari (arena) itself is serene, with an atmosphere ideal for Kalaripayattu practice.

The C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad is run by Mr. Sudhakaran Gurukal (master), who is a respected teacher and also an accomplished Marma physician. At the early age of seven itself, boys and girls can start training. The classes conducted here are for Kalaripayattu, Massage and Marma treatment, and a dedicated student can master all these in a span of one to one-and-a-half years’ time. The centre also conducts demonstrations and workshops on Kalaripayattu at venues selected by interested parties and also for Television programmes, Movies, Dancers, Theatre artists, Athletes etc.

The month of August and the season of prosperity Onam is a perfect occasion for those who want to know a thing or two about Kalari and for health-conscious individuals to try the traditional systems of health care and still for martial arts enthusiasts to go for their initiation so as to learn and practice this highly scientific martial art form to lead a life that is blessed with a healthy mind, a body free of ailments.