Kerala can boast of a long and colorful tradition in sports from very early times. The people of ancient Kerala addressed themselves to the needs of the body as well as the mind alike. From very early times, great attention was paid to the development of physical culture and martial art forms. The Kalaries of Kerala were the centres where the youth of the land were given physical and military training. Till the eighteenth century Kalaries functioned vigorous and perfected martial art called Kalaripayattu.
Among the martial arts of Kerala, special mention may be made of the Parisakah of the Mappilas of North Malabar, the Velakah, the Valeru and the Kunteru and the Njaninmelkali patronized by the temple authorities. In addition to the above martial arts, a good number of sports and games were played by the people of Kerala.
Among the martial arts of Kerala, special mention may be made of the Parisakah of the Mappilas of North Malabar, the Velakah, the Valeru and the Kunteru and the Njaninmelkali patronized by the temple authorities. In addition to the above martial arts, a good number of sports and games were played by the people of Kerala.
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