Kalari training: kicks and steps

The video presents some elements of kalari practice done as the first part of our training at Studio Kalari, both inperson and during online classes (sometimes modified due to small space). Exercises covered in the video are: 1. Kicks: straight kick (ner kaal), round kick (otta kal), cross kick (kone kaal), double kick (tirichu kaal), kicksitturn (irutti kaal). 2. Sliding lunges (neeki theruthu, neeki ammarnnu) and squating (kai kuttu nokku). 3. Sequences with animal postures (lion and wild boar; elephant). Each line ends up with a transition to keep the continuous flow and develop stamina. Each exercise is done in the video once but during a training, we repeat them many times. Traditionally students in Kerala would even do just the straight kicks for months before a master would teach them next element. Progress is usually a slow and long process as it takes place on many levels: breath control, strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, speed, concentration and stamina t