Learning Kalaripayattu from the OLDEST Indian female teacher (78 Years)

On my 2021/2022 India trip I spent 7 weeks in India traveling on a Royal Enfield from Bhavnagar to Kerala in the south of India. My goal was to also visit the south and see what their practices are. Of course my main goal was to look at Gada or Mudgar movements, but Kalaripayattu has those as well. This ancient martial arts is amazing and getting to know it a bit has been super interesting. My teacher here is Padma Shri Meenakshi Amma and she is arguably the oldest practitioner and teacher of this art. She was not really active at the moment I visited, so she let one of her trainees do the active teaching part, while keeping an eye on it as well. Hope you enjoy this exploration into Kalari Payattu!
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[@devanshmehta5095]

While other foreign youtubers are trying to get content through all the negatives in India, you are doing an absolutely beautiful job of showcasing the culture and beauty of our nation. Respect and love ❤

[@hrishi-s]

Who is doing negative videos and what were these videos about?

[@devanshmehta5095]

@@hrishi-s many youtubers try only focusing on the slum areas of the countries where obviously there are not many educated people who are totally wrong, but instead of avoiding them they try getting content from there.

[@hrishi-s]

@@devanshmehta5095 Any Idea how many Billionaire are their in India ? And India's Rank in world about number of Billionaires

[@devanshmehta5095]

@@hrishi-s but there is a very evident distribution of income, no cap there are many billionaires but there are also many poor people. The largest slum in the world is located in Mumbai. There are many educated no doubt but also many uneducated, that's the dark truth.

[@hrishi-s]

@@devanshmehta5095 One day a few well cultured soft-spoken Japanese young men came to our India office for trainings. Our office was in one of the richest, posh and cleanest areas in Maharashtra. One day out of Curiosity I asked these young men what difference you observed in India and Japan? After thinking for a while one guy responded, - There is no cleanliness in India. No one takes efforts to keep it clean. In Japan it's clean almost everywhere if something is not clean people passenger clean themselves, and don't wait for goverment. - In India if someone is rich, he is really rich, if someone seems he seems absolutely poor. The difference of salary between the low income band e.g Guards, Office boys and the top earning employees is just huge. In Japan the salary difference between Rich and poor is not this much huge.. - The toilets in office are not clean and I have given a written application to the facilities regarding this. (I was surprised by this, as our office in my mind was very very clean) - I heard that your parents even select whom you should marry, is it true? - I see that families live together with their parents. We liked this togetherness. In Japan there are many old people who Die Alone.

[@sibasishdash5408]

Such a great teacher she is...... I'd be blessed to learn under her guidance.

[@dilsere1775]

Sir what is the name of the school and it's address??

[@sibasishdash5408]

@@dilsere1775 Kerala, search on Google Meenakshi Amma.......

[@sibasishdash5408]

​@@dilsere1775 Amma has been practicing Kalaripayattu since she was a kid

[@Theboyjoy0001]

brother h how much time it takes for kalari

[@sibasishdash5408]

@@Theboyjoy0001 Depends on body and mind bro........ it's nothing but an adaptiveness and coordination of body and mind..........

[@amitroychowdhury8693]

And they said women are opressed in India. In ancient times most of our gurukul teachers were females. But unfortunately in colonial era women have faced tough time. It's great to see such teachers are teaching again. Nice video.❤

[@dharmasharma4420]

Women became opressed in india after the Mughal Empire and shi*

[@shreepadbhat9739]

There are so many legendary wives of Gurus (Guru Patnis) and wives of Rishis who used to run the learning centres when their husbands would go away to different places years on end!!! And they were equal or superior to their husbands in teaching and managing the learning centres!!

[@prakharprabhat585]

Things started going down ever since invaders arrived from the central Asia around a thousand years ago.

[@blueshoes5145]

But they are oppressed now though, especially in some states. Colonialism has changed our culture for the worse. They brought in undisputed patriarchy and so views on women changed.

[@tomorrow.]

Well, women were not oppressed in all of India. South Indian especially are matriarchal society. So it's normal to see people like this. Other parts of India has different stories. We can't turn blind eye towards female infanticide.

[@sbpal100]

Government should promote this ancient art and provide platforms to such great teachers so that our ancient traditions are preserved and more and more people follow these traditions for better mental and physical health.

[@Nilsen111]

Indeed 😊👍

[@souvikchatterjee3139]

In our country has any thing been promoted majorly except election?

[@dennissharma]

She is such a great Teacher and she is keeping this ancient art alive. India must give her the highest sports award to recognize her contributions

[@augustinmaria8268]

Patmasree is there for her

[@plazmagaming2182]

Thanks for coming to Kerala, a hidden gem of India, not many foreigners really know about the beauty of South India and it's history

[@MayankMalhotra-i7s]

Teacher is great. And am big admirer of flowing dutchman who loves our culture and makes us proud. Great bro. Ram ram ji

[@dipankarbiswas103]

He already open a training center in his country ....

[@bibekjung7404]

GOD. ALMIGHTY. KAVEEEER 🙏🙏

[@sandeepsan97]

Where is that Amma's place..and how can we go there

[@ramakrishnajangati3258]

Kalari is the mother of all art(defense) forms in the world

[@SenapatiM96]

Okay now go and learn it

[@blueshoes5145]

@@SenapatiM96it’s the mother of all defence forms. I don’t I’ll make the cut.

[@gaminninja]

​@@SenapatiM96how about you learn how not be a smug bas**rd

[@ITZ_ONLY_YOUR_HIMANSHU]

​@@SenapatiM96ok

[@jacobharris954]

No, it's not. Africa existed before India

[@redcrab3614]

Flexibility is the key here.There are many portions in a human body that is very sensitive which can kill a human in seconds and the KALARI guru knows them pretty well. That’s why British banned this art form when they where in kerala

[@GobiSubramaniam]

They tried to ban it but they failed. Kalaripayattu stayed in the hearts of Indians who practice it in rural villages.

[@sharminitharmaratnam]

He should train Yoga first. Flexibility is definitely key. And fast grip of coordination. The gurus are very very patient.

[@dpadmakumar688]

In Kalary some workouts includes Yoga also. ​@@sharminitharmaratnam

[@abhi4913]

With everything being new - the language, the instructions, the intricacies of the practise, you did a great job here bro.

[@sreevi2814]

All the very best for you. Enjoy the purity of Kalaripayattu... Yes, she is a very good teacher indeed. She is very famous here and has inspired so many people...

[@non-doctoraleconomist861]

Amma is looking so young.More health and prosperity to Amma ❤❤❤❤

[@TheDwijan]

Few things I felt 1. The Kannimoola they mentioned is the sacred place which is basically in Southwest direction. It had prathistas of Bhagavathy, Ganapathy and Guru (Lineage of teachers) 2. The slaps he was giving was primarily to indicate the application of those steps where to keep your focus. 3. It seemed they were telling the boy to always tell truth about age of teacher and Kalari and not to impress anyone 4. There are different styles of kalari across Kerala.. North and South primarily 5. Better to take someone local with you who has basic martial arts knowledge or atleast interest.

[@SagaramM]

Amazing mate... I salute your dedication to your profession and learning as part of it ❤️👏👏👏

[@SabkoRamRam]

Do u still think that Ancient Indian civilisation had no respect for women ? Look at the confidence in her eyes , the only propaganda media has thrown such blunders to world about India , You will get to know more about Sanatan Hindu Dharm and its root without any force , u will b embrace by it I’m sure 🙏🏻

[@bibekjung7404]

ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB LIVING BEING IS OUR RACE,MANKIND IS OUR RELIGION HINDU,MUSLIM,SIKH,CRISTAIN,THERE IS NO SEPARATE RELIGION SAINT RAMPALJI MAHARAJ is the present MESSENGER of ALMIGHTY KABIR

[@naveenkujur4554]

But what is happening now..? Manipur Incident:Two women were Paraded Naked and Gangraped .FIR was registered on 18th of May & the incident occurred on 4th May ..Action was taken after 80 days when video got Viral..CM of the state said There are thousands of Incident occurred and 6500 FIR was registered in 3 Month..They even shut down the internet ...U know What's the catch in here :The PM of India was on Foreign Trips when one of the state of India is Burning and The Home Minister himself visited Manipur on 21st May and didn't knew about this Incidents . Didn't even mention it in his Speech..He was Busy in his Party Rallies

[@johnhammond3605]

@@naveenkujur4554 those two women were militants who opened fire on meitei ppl.....pakad ke nanga kr diya....kya galat kiya...?

[@johnhammond3605]

@@naveenkujur4554 many men were respected and reverred throughout history.....while many more men were lynched and killed.......why do you idiots bring single instances to prove your nonsensical arguments?

[@naveenkujur4554]

@@johnhammond3605 where is the proof that these two women were shooting bullets..?

[@Wagayra]

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[@nikhildhasmana3740]

Dutch fear from swastika

[@cglpadhlo]

The way you said *Ram Ram* ♥️ Love you brother

[@joshy0369]

Awesomeness 😮❤ I love the history and art 🎨 of real life

[@renjithkumar7263]

Even in this large language barrier, you did a very good job.

[@sicmesicme2360]

Thanks a ton Sir for paying homage to the ancient martial arts from the corners of India. You covered the Akharas in the north, Kalaripattu in the south. There's one in Manipur in north east. But there's turmoil there now. Do go when it settles.

[@jacky3727]

His greetings with local Ram Ram always give me good vibes ❤😊

[@buzzlightyear120]

You Mr Dutch , you r becoming undefeatable day by day.

[@jyotisprakash2537]

she's a wonderful lady, and of course this clearly shows age is just a number......may many learn under her guidance

[@abhijitchatterjee7408]

Feeling very happy seeing your devoted interest to learn the mother of all Martial Arts the "Kalaripayattu".

[@skilllearnacademy6005]

Thanks for coming and showcasing our traditions

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

I really wanted to see kalari detailed video and you didn't cut and uploaded normal talk also thanks very natural video.

[@Tiswrang-iv7cw]

The Kanni Moola( moola / kone=corner) direction is nothing but the southwest direction of a house. As per Vastu principles, this direction denotes the earth elements and also represents the stability of your household.😅..there is more..

[@rkshorts2264]

Bro... I like u very much u love india U won our heart ❤

[@NishadBrahmbhatt]

RAM RAM BRO...we want to learn these techniques in CANADA but no sources are AVAILABLE there

[@tomorrow.]

You can't learn it anywhere else. You need to come to Kerala where it is preserved

[@ghaah]

Jai Parashurama🙏♥️

[@maheshrahora7535]

Great video Sharing some good & positivity of our beloved country India ❤

[@CJ-ud8nf]

Kalaripayattu - traditional martial art of Keralam. 💪🏻💪🏻

[@ghaah]

of Hindus in kerala

[@ashwinsuresh761]

​@@ghaahWe don't differentiate hindus, Christians, mulsims, jewish or any other groups. All are Malayalees and keralites for us. And stop your agenda.......

[@ishanbharatiya6774]

Keralam is definitely better than Kerala.

[@arjunraj823]

​@@ghaahmuslim girls wearing hijab also does training in north Kerala 😂.

[@centralakbar9132]

​@@ghaahof OBC ezhavas and upper caste Nairs old days now mixed people

[@bermaravi528]

She doesn't look 84. What a great lady❤

[@jayam1019]

Mother of all martial arts 🎉.

[@trekkerspoint]

They have showered you with all technics, now absorb as much as you can❤

[@raghavendergupta5187]

Great job brother for showing such positive content 😊

[@ganeshac8284]

See is actually Padma Shri awarded for her dedication in her training

[@singarajancarter1042]

It's oldest martial Arts 🎉 Great to learn from old Teacher

[@anime_bass_20]

I am big fan your bro big fan ❤❤❤❤

[@PragyaTGupta]

Why we say women in our country are not empowered. I always feel that we all are self empowered and we can do wonders, just need a little bit of hand holding ❤ respect and my r love to ma’am

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

This is my best video on your channel all are good bug this is very detailed.

[@theancienthimalya7530]

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[@amitsingh7547]

Subscribed when u said ram ram❤

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

Completed video till here 09:00 this kalari style is very difficult and this male instructor is very strict i would left in first day lol you got my respect.

[@Kichux-h]

Luv from kerala

[@RitheshKrishnan]

Aha ... good to see you in my neighborhood .. an amazing personality and Padmashree award winner ... And that's Sajil with you Sir !

[@Quailification]

Namaskar. Yes, please make her younger and most healthy for generations.

[@aniket3793]

the 1st line RAM RAM was heart of we indian

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

I feel your warrior blood and hunger of learning. I think Indian are all Gandhi now including me we're slave of peace

[@bin4889]

keep it up bro... you're an inspiration

[@publicpolicyofindia3315]

Kalari payatu is the mother of kung fu and karate It went from india to other asian countries. I advice u to learn from a teacher who is well versed in english. Only then you will understand it

[@komedykingdom]

how kalari arrived asian country?

[@SuperMakkal]

⁠@@komedykingdomI’ll explain briefly in a very layman way. This art arrived in Asia at different time periods with various styles and masters. For example shaolin kungfu was introduced in China by bodhidarma (Damo) (a pallava prince from kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu) In Ancient Greek and Roman times there were always martial arts trained Indian mercenaries employed by traders from India mostly from south India in trade ships to defend and protect their cargo and lives against pirates so since it takes a long time to travel like months and yrs every time they dock at a port after months of journey they will spend a few months to recoup before they continue their travel depending on the traders. So during their stay in those foreign lands the mercenaries will practice on their martial arts and imparted their skills to the locals. The locals mastered these arts and named it according to their language which till today is practiced in many Asian countries. When Cholas invaded Southeast Asia those garrisons left behind to protect their conquered territories also practiced and imparted their skills to the locals. So throughout the ancient times these are the few examples and ways how Indian martial arts were spread and influenced in Asia.

[@ebivarghese8597]

​@@komedykingdomBodidharma.. Or you can say Damo(In China).. He went to China to spread Buddhism.. At the same time, he builded Shaoiln Temple there and started teaching them martial art. The current Kung fu is came from Kalaripayatu.

[@komedykingdom]

@@ebivarghese8597 lol🤣

[@aneeshrahim]

​​@@komedykingdombefore you do your stupid "LOL", learn about how Buddhism originated and how they started practising martial arts there. Then come back and talk. Until then jgtfoh!

[@songioje4346]

Real and true martial art person always welcome to any foreigner or outlander who really want really some

[@SearchExmuslim]

Ram Ram ❤ And thanks 🙏

[@saikatpatra7601]

wow amazing teaching skill she have 😇

[@ApuloYeputho]

New subscriber from Nagaland India😇

[@scorpio3607]

lots of respect for u brother

[@harikumar4418]

🙏Kannimoola means The southwest corner of the building. it is the belief that God vigneswara (lord of obstruckles) is staying at this spot

[@ajeythomas2762]

Bro, is it really the southwest corner.

[@dilsere1775]

Ram Ram Bro 😊🙏

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

I'm now scared of that male instructor. My motivation of learning kalari gone away. But salute to your never give up attitude.

[@abhimanyupandit2224]

Brother respects indian culture more than indians. Respect.❤

[@bksundar]

The origin of Shaolin is from BodiDharma during Pallava dynasty

[@normanquednau]

A complete form from the beginning😊I can learn it

[@geethasanthosh6084]

In ancient Tamil Kingdom there were women bodyguard.

[@epicboy4055]

I know about Amma She was on omg talent show

[@Melvnk456]

Kanji moola of a room means south west corner of room

[@Manu_Nayar]

Origin of Marshal Art ( Kalari Payyattu) in Malayalam. This was started from here.

[@manojkumar-jo7gz]

Kalari is very good for spirtual growth as well as for fight also

[@mukundramanan6295]

Well done, you are a fast learner.

[@SHI-VA1]

Welcome to the land of The Great immortal Parasuram. This kalariapayttu art was taught by Parasuram himself to the Kerala people and gradually it went to china & became Kunfu.

[@centralakbar9132]

😂stop nonsense

[@RandomGuy-zo8zc]

​​@@centralakbar9132 it's the truth A man named bhodhidharma went to China and taught the monks kalaripayattu which was later evolved to Kung fu

[@RandomGuy-zo8zc]

​@@centralakbar9132 Also Stop assuming things without doing any research which u have no idea ☺️

[@CJ-ud8nf]

Nobody taught it to malayalees... Stop claiming 😂😂 It originated in Keralam.

[@lijeshvlog7684]

Its my place.. Vatakara in kerala

[@priyanka4907]

Make more videos on learning of this kalaripayattu ...! I also want to learn this ...!

[@j.jthompson7639]

There are many on yu tube.

[@amiteshbajpai5666]

I have seen about this women she is really good

[@onelove370]

that slap on the head was a little too strong hahaha love your vids bro

[@SonarAKHOM]

Ram Ram..❤❤❤

[@Death__0]

This is true Feminism, Empower yourself rather than trying to pull others down to feel empowered.

[@gshrdy5415]

Correct, self respect through art is real feminism.

[@shekharsingh3123]

That’s an example of “powerful empowered hindu women “

[@contemporarymatters8106]

Shaolin Temple was in deep trouble and was about to shut down. A monk from this region of Kerala had gone to study to Patliputra (Patna of today). He was sent via Sikkim to Shaolin Temple to rescue it. He took his skills of Kalariyapattu along with him and taught it to the monks of Shaolin to defeat the robbers around the Temple. That is what we see today as Karate and Kung Fu.

[@SanthoshKumar-ye3sh]

😂.😂😂.You conveniently twisted the tale.The monk is from Tamilnadu not Kerala.

[@contemporarymatters8106]

@@SanthoshKumar-ye3sh What did you find convenient and your version is only as good as mine.

[@komedykingdom]

nice story 🤣

[@sanoojk.m5333]

@@SanthoshKumar-ye3sh it is beleivedf Bodhidharman beloned to a region that was a border betwwen current kerala and Tamil Nadu.

[@muralikrishna7882]

Leave about the states and let's stick to the fact that he is an Indian.

[@rupeshsinghbhadoriya3357]

Ram Ram Bhai 🙏

[@gautamsarkar3294]

If you get a chance ask about the use of "Marma" in Kalaripayattu.

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

23:00 finally you learnt it congratulations

[@Solenomads]

Ultimate trainer❤

[@studyglows6791]

Ram Ram bro ❤

[@anuraj1878]

Welcome to kerala ❤️❤️

[@rayeesrys8004]

Welcome to Vatakara nice to meet you

[@VKTyagi-mr6tt]

Indian Claripattu is the ancient instetute of india

[@caynex6974]

Can you save this for us to learn🥰

[@mmi9380]

So when do you intend to digest and repackage this in Netherlands just like you digested the akhara tradition and gada training?

[@sidha22]

Any martial art is all about learning and sharing. If he Merrifield it and renames it. You can go to him and learn how he improved / changed it . Notice the positive points and come back to enhance your style. Being narrow minded just kills the martial or any fighting style. U need fresh thinking now and than to improve or revive it.

[@mmi9380]

@@sidha22 Well good for him and for anyone who wants to learn from him. In principle, you are not completely incorrect. But I hope you understand that in the modern world, a citation system exists and he should attribute the source of his learning (which was the Indian akhara) not repackage it, strip it from its roots and present it in a church. This is precisely the way yoga was stripped from its roots and made a body bending exercise.

[@jellalfernandes1309]

​@@mmi9380You are absolutely correct! We.. sadly.. since childhood are not taught to preserve and give emphasis to our roots. That's why the other guy doesn't understand your statement. We are taught to keep an open mind which is overall good but we are not taught 'where' to keep an open mind and where we must safeguard our roots.

[@sunilmk999]

North East corner is called Kannimoola where they keep idols and pray.

[@SharpingThelife]

Man Dutch fights with Kerala Kings. We defeated the Mighty Dutch Army. God's own country.🥰🥰🥰

[@Jayeshmuluk]

❤

[@aakash3071]

Ram ram ji , great motivating content ❤

[@sheshankutty8552]

What is Ram anything to do with this? Oh your neighbor Ram? He does not know this stuff.

[@slagnixmotive9746]

The father and oldest martial arts in the world :- kalaripayattu ❤

[@Renuka554]

It's mother of all martial art,sry correction.

[@SAMIR-cy6wi]

Ram Ram Sa, Excellent Video

[@Khagapati-ue2cb]

Nice video Brather 🙏👍❤️

[@johnnywalker1459]

Address of this training school???

[@shuddiind7738]

Ram ram 🙏🙏 jai shree ram🙏🙏

[@dlloydy5356]

Brilliant love this

[@user-hm3bb9de1u]

Wonderful 👌

[@joselitogonzales1063]

This guy is a giant 😊

[@MaheshKumar-yj8nc]

Love his Ram Ram!