‘Martial arts don’t make women less feminine,’ says Kalaripayattu practitioner, Amrutha

 Amrutha ET, a third-generation Kalaripayattu practitioner, shares how this ancient martial art, initiated by her grandfather, shaped her into a resilient and compassionate individual. She emphasizes that Kalaripayattu is a holistic discipline, fostering mental strength and a balance of warrior spirit and nurturing qualities, challenging misconceptions about women in martial arts. Amrutha ET, a third-generation Kalaripayattu practitioner, shares how this ancient martial art, initiated by her grandfather, shaped her into a resilient and compassionate individual. She emphasizes that Kalaripayattu is a holistic discipline, fostering mental strength and a balance of warrior spirit and nurturing qualities, challenging misconceptions about women in martial arts.