Not many of us know that India too has had its own martial art, and more than 2000 years old at that. Some say the origin of all Asian martial arts can be traced back to Kalaripayuttu. It’s an old, Indian martial arts which was banned by the British but the masters and their disciples kept on practicing it secretly. Learn about it and at the same time, pick some nice new words, expressions and ways of articulation. All this to help you converse fluently in English.
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Let’s look at interesting words and phrases in this documentary:
Incarnation = A flesh and blood version of something, an embodiment, a personification
Parasurama is considered to be an incarnation of God.
Some Hindus believe in reincarnation while some do not.
Tropical = Characterized by hot and humid climate
Kozhikode is a tropical paradise well known for its greenery and natural beauty
This plant only grows in tropical climate.
Legend = A famous old story
According to the legend, this small village of humble farmers chased away the foreign invaders
His bravery is legendary. They say that when he was a small boy, he killed a tiger with his bare hands.
Recede = move back
After 15 days of massive floods, the water finally receded and rescue operations could be launched.
When Indian army hit them hard, the Pakistanis finally receded.
Disciple = Student
My karate master loves his disciples but is very strict when it comes to discipline in the class
His disciples are infamous for causing destruction through violence
Predate = Be older than
Indian civilization predates most ancient civilizations of the world
This temple predates all other buildings in this city.
Unworthy = Shameful, not befitting, not fit for
He is a coward, he ran away when the situation became difficult. He is unworthy of being called a soldier.
Agility = Quickness
With surprising agility, the tiger jumped to a side and pounced on the elephant from a side. The elephant gave a loud cry of pain.
Suppleness = Flexibility
He has been practicing Bharatnatyam since he was a kid and thats why the suppleness of his body is amazing even at this age.
Outlaw = Can be use both as a noun (= someone who does things not allowed in the law) and as a verb (=declare something illegal)
The British outlawed traditional Indian martial arts because they were afraid that it could lead to a revolt against them.
Pan Singh Tomar was an army man, an athlete but was forced to become an outlaw because of the injustice prevalent in the society.
Now answer the following quiz:
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