Karalipayattu
Karalipayattu is a martial art originating in the Kerala region of India.[1] It include techniques for both unarmed and armed techniques..
Commentators date its origins to before 1000 BC, and assert it is older than any other Indian martial art.[1]
One of the weapons students of Karalipayattu may learn to use is the urumi, which is a double edged flexible ribbon, that is whipped around the warrior, like a whip.
References
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"Kalaripayattu: India's oldest martial art" (video). BBC Home. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
It is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in India, with a history spanning over 3,000 years.