Kalaripayattu rules, for watching
Start with how a match works. Then the rules you see every few minutes, then the ones that change results.
Checked 15 October 2026
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Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| L K with an event, for example L K 3; L K E for the event table | SGFI, Kalarippayattu Events Rule Book for 69th National School Games 2025-26 (scanned) |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 15 October 2026.