Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art from Kerala, India, has a history of over 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest fighting systems. The term "Kalaripayattu" combines "Kalari" (battlefield) and "Payattu" (fight). Originally practiced by Kerala's warrior clans, its roots trace back to the Dhanurveda, an ancient text on warfare.

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