Kalari Meythari The initial phase of training, Meythari focuses on improving flexibility, strength, and stamina. Flexibilty Swings, Twists and Turns to improve flexibilty of your body. Core Exersices aimed at improving core strength. Balance Balance exersices. Jumps and Kicks Various types of jumps and kicks to enhance agility and power. Animal Postures & Movements വടിവുകൾ - Learn the positions and the movements of the eight animals. Sequences കളുകൾ - Sets of movements that combine various postures, steps, and techniques. Defensive and Offensive Techniques Begin to learn the basic ideas of defense and offense. Breathing Breath control and synchronization. Kolthari Wooden Weapons Kettukari Handling and sequences of the long staff. Muchan Handling and sequences of the short staff. Ottakol Handling and sequences of the curved staff. Gada Handling and sequences of the mace. Ankathari Metal Weapons Urumi ഉറുമി - Learn handling and sequences of the flexible sword. Cherukathis - Learn handling and sequences of the small knife. Kadaram - Learn handling and sequences of the dagger. Udaval - Learn handling and sequencess of the sword Valum Parijayum Learn handling and sequences of sword and shield. Kuntham Learn handling and seuqences of the spear. Marapidicha kuntham Handling and fighting sequences of spear against sword and shield.