Abstract: Southern Travancore covers most of modern day central and southern Kerala as well as Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The present study deals with the martial arts in South Travancore.
Martial Art means various sports of self-defence and attack such as Varma Ati, Kalarippayattu, Theyyam, Poorakkalai and Varmakala. In general martial arts involve fighting techniques, mental discipline, physical exercise and various philosophical components. Most of them embody intellectual concepts as well. All properly practiced martial arts can bring about a number of beneficial physical and psychological effects. They are mainly practiced for various reasons such as self-defence, military and law enforcement applications, as competitions, physical fitness, mental and spiritual development. Ancient people were engaged in fishing and hunting. Thus each and every civilization is subscribed to a version of martial arts or combats all of their own.
Title: MARTIAL ARTS IN SOUTH TRAVANCORE
Author: Miss. J. Sharmila
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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