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@tertioptus I don't understand your objections fully-- I point out that British colonials outlawed Kalari's practice (large groups of fit, trained, martial arts practitioners are generally bad for occupying armies), a very deliberate erasure/removal of history/identity-- more than erosion. It's...

@1haroldl The hindu squat is a fundamental of Kalaripayattu, itself probably the world's oldest martial art and incorporates a number of fundamental bodyweight exercises. It's like calisthenic yoga-- dynamic motion into challenging/strengthening poses. During British colonization it was outlawed...