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Adithada (Malayalam :അടി തട , Tamil: அடிதட) refers to the preliminary empty hand techniques of southern kalari payat^[1] practiced in southern Kerala, Kanyakumari and northern Sri Lanka. The word adi means hitting and thada means to block. It is similar to kickboxing, Muay Thai, and karate^[2]. Adithada incorporates both grappling and striking concepts, and a detailed study of pressure points. Practitioners are trained in using bare knuckles, feet, knees, elbows and forehead as preparation for weapons training which is the basis of southern kalari payat.

[edit] See also

• Indian martial arts
• Dravidian martial arts
• Kalaripayat

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