Martial arts is an ancient sport that has survived to this day in many forms and styles. Each of these styles has different origins and Kalaripayattu is considered by many as the oldest style of martial arts. Many people consider martial arts as a violent activity practiced for fighting and self-defense. They don’t consider it’s physical and mental health benefits. According to many experts, martial arts is the opposite of violence, and consider martial arts as a phenomenon of finding peace within yourself and coping with daily life with your feet firmly on the ground. - William Sherlund