AnkaKalari
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AnkaKalari (Malayalam അങ്ഗകളരി) - is the arena where an Ankam (duel) is fought. The Ankathattu (a platform constructed temporarily for the purpose of fighting duels) is built in the center of the area from which all spectators can watch the fight. This area, including the platform and observation area, is called an AnkaKalari.
Centuries ago, in Kerala, South India, if there was a quarrel between the local rulers, instead of engaging in an Ankam (war), usually a duel would be arranged. Each ruler would be represented by an Ankachekavar. The ruler of the kingdom that the Ankachekavar who wins the fight was fighting for is considered the winner of the conflict, and is treated as though they have won a pitched war.
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Topics related to Kalarippayattu
| History | Origin, Revival, |
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| Styles | Northern style, Central style, Southern style |
| Techniques | Adavu, Chuvadu, Vadivu |
| Weapons | Weapons of Kalarippayattu |
| Kalarippayattu and performing arts | Arts of Kerala, Indian martial arts, Dravidian martial arts, Kathakali, Kolkali, Velakali |
| Films | Films on Kalarippayattu |
| Other topics | Marmam, Gurukkal, Guruttara, Kalari, Mamankam festival, Ankathattu, Ankam, AnkaKalari, Ankachekavar, Yoga, Ayurveda, Kerala |
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| Various Indian martial arts |
| Pehlwani - Kalarippayattu - Malla-yuddha - Vajra Mushti / Vajra Mukti - Chakram - Kabaddi - Silambam Nillaikalakki - Gatka and other arts |
| Notable Practitioners |
| The Great Gama - Phillip Zarrilli - Jasmine Simhalan - Jyesthimallas - Gobar Goho - Imam Baksh Pahalwan - Paul Whitrod - Gulam - Guru Har Gobind - John Will |
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| Kshatriya - Yoga - Indian mêlée weapons - Dravidian martial arts - Ayurveda - Sri Lankan martial arts - Indian martial arts in popular culture - Foreign influence on Chinese martial arts |
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