✦ Guardian of the Art
C.V. Nair
Instrumental in 20th century revival of world's oldest MA
📍 India (Kerala)⌛ 1900-1929 (Early 20th Century)⧖ 1905 – 1944
KalaripayattuTraditional Kalaripayattu
Affiliated ·Kerala Kalaripayattu Association
Ancient art (3,000+ years). No single founder. Nair was key revivalist.
✦ Founded
Key revivalist of Kalaripayattu
Notable Achievements
Key revivalist of Kalaripayattu; Instrumental in 20th century revival of one of world's oldest martial arts (Kerala, India)
Documented Students
Various kalari lineage holders