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The Mura (Movement Sequences) chapter covers the basics of Kalarippayattu training (Adisthanam), Meithari or body sequences, weapons training – Kolthari (wooden weapons) and Angathari (metal weapons) – and Verumkai or bare-hand combat.

The sample clip alongside shows the Thozhuthu ( salutation exercise) in Meipayattu performed by Hindustan Kalari Sangam. The interactive DVD provides the option to view the clip from different angles (the sample clip shows Front and Side views).

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The Explanations chapter contains explanations of the Muras by Gurus from different Kalaris.

The sample clip alongside shows Lakshmanan Gurukkal of Hindustan Kalari Sangam explaining the Thozhuthu ( salutation exercise) in Meipayattu.

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The Adavu chapter showcases our attempt to break the movement sequences in Mura (Movement Sequences) into smaller units. The sample clip alongside shows two Adavus of the Thozhuthu ( salutation exercise) in Meipayattu performed by Hindustan Kalari Sangam.

The interactive DVD provides the option to view the clip from different angles (the sample clip shows Front, Side and Top views). It also provides viewers with the option of reading a brief description of the movement.