First of all, what is Kalaripayattu? Kalaripayattu is a martial art form that originated in the Indian state of Kerala and is believed to be one of the oldest surviving martial arts in the world. It is a comprehensive system of physical, mental, and spiritual training that includes strikes, kicks, grappling, weapons training, and healing […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Did Bodhidharma already know martial arts? I did some research about Bodhidharma’s background in martial arts. This is what I found. The origins of Bodhidharma’s martial arts background are somewhat uncertain, and there are different accounts of his martial arts training. Some legends say that he was trained in Kalaripayattu, an Indian martial art that […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Kung Fu, also known as Wushu, is a form of Chinese martial arts that has a long and rich history dating back thousands of years. The origins of Kung Fu can be traced back to the ancient Chinese dynasties, where it was developed as a means of self-defense and combat training. The earliest known records […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Bodhidharma, known as Dámó in China and Daruma in Japan, is credited with founding Chan Buddhism, which later became Zen Buddhism in Japan. Mysterious Beginnings. The accounts of Bodhidharma’s life are largely shrouded in legend, with historical sources being virtually nonexistent. One of the most frequently recounted tales about him is as follows. Early Life […]