South Indian martial art in Graz

Kalaripayattu

with Centina Alexa

I offer private Kalari training by arrangement only. We practise in small groups of 2 to 6 people.

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Training

Space to
move.

Group size: 2 to 6 people
When and where: By arrangement in Graz

Centina sits inside the Kalari beside oil lamps and wooden training weapons

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Transmission

Centina Alexa

Teaching and transmitting the martial arts is an integral part of practice from the third year of training onwards. As an instructor, I have a 15-year deep connection to India that has provided me with a profound understanding of culture and tradition.

My teaching method is characterised by intuitive adaptability: I address the diversity of different bodies and personalities individually, while combining traditional techniques with a holistic understanding of health.

Kalari teaches the body what the mind already knows – and the mind what the body remembers.

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What is Kalaripayattu?

Origin & History

Kalaripayattu, often abbreviated as 'Kalari', has its roots in the Vedic period over 3000 years ago. Legend says that the warrior-sage Parashurama developed this art and taught it to the people of Kerala to defend land and Dharma.

The art was traditionally taught in hidden training halls called 'Kalaris' - sacred spaces built according to the principles of Vastu Shastra.

System

Kalaripayattu is a complete system for developing body, mind, and soul, uniting the following elements:

Physical conditioning through dynamic exercises
Weapons training with 18 traditional weapons
Marma Chikitsa - healing art based on 108 vital points
Meditation and breathing techniques for mental clarity
Ayurvedic massages and oil applications
Philosophical teachings about Dharma

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Philosophy

Meypayattu

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The art of physical control through dynamic movement sequences and breathing techniques

Kolthari

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Training with wooden weapons to develop coordination and rhythm

Angathari

അങ്കത്തറി

Advanced metal weapon techniques and combat strategies

Verumkai

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Unarmed self-defense and energy control

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Training Stages

Meypayattu - Body Control

Basic body exercises, stances, and movement patterns. Development of flexibility, strength, and endurance through traditional sequences.

Kolthari - Wooden Weapons Training

Introduction to traditional wooden weapons like Kettukari (long stick) and Cheruvadi (short stick).

Angathari - Metal Weapons

Advanced training with swords, daggers, and flexible weapons like Urumi (flexible sword).

Verumkai - Unarmed Combat

Highest level focusing on Marma points, energy control, and spiritual aspects.

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Insights

The Healing Power of Kalari

Discover how traditional Marma points are used not only in combat but also in healing arts.

The 18 Weapons of Kalaripayattu

From the simple Kettukari to the dangerous Urumi - each weapon has its own history and technique.

Meditation and Inner Strength

How the meditative aspects of Kalari help develop mental clarity.

From Kerala to Graz

The journey of Kalaripayattu from the traditional Kalaris of Kerala to the modern world.

Contact

Would you like to
train with me?

Let me know how many people are in your group and when you’re free. We’ll arrange the time and place together.

Training enquirieskalari@mind.flowers