Combats are of two kinds, those that are undertaken singly and those held in batches. The first is known as Kayyankali and the second as Attakalam.
Kayyankali is a violent game. It posses all the risks of an ancient duel, but no weapons or horses are allowed. The combatants should only use their fists in the attack. The players form two opposing parties. The number in each party is equal and well matched. On both sides stand spectators. When everything is ready, one man goes from the ranks of one party and advances to the middle of the field. He does it with certain measured steps pertaining to the technology of the game. At once his match from the opposite party goes out to meet him with the same measured steps. when the opponents meet they give blows to each other. Blows and counter blows, fists and counter fists constitute the game. The left elbow supplies the shield and the right arm the weapon of attack. If the match is good no single blow will fall on the opponent. But sometimes this happens when amateurs play the game. Some blow hits on some vital part and kills the opponent. The victory is indicated by the falling of the opponent to the ground. Again another couple continue the game and in the end victorious party wins the prize and applause of the spectators.
Attakalam is a boyish game. A large circle is drawn on the plain sand floor and people are selected for each of the two groups. One section is then placed inside the circle and the other stands around outside. The second group try to strike at and bring the former outside. when one outsider gets inside and try to touch the body of any one amongst the inside group the latter are allowed to beat and worry him. The moment he touches the person inside, he obtains complete immunity from violence at the hands of the rest of the inside batch. The person who is caught is at liberty to strike him and struggle to prevent his being driven out. If he gets turned out then he is no more to remain inside and when the whole of the inside section are driven out, the first batch has finished its turn. It is then followed by the other batch. If anybody is left inside who cannot be driven out his party is declared successful. Sometimes presents are given to the winners as tokens of appreciation of their training and strength.
Kayyankali is a violent game. It posses all the risks of an ancient duel, but no weapons or horses are allowed. The combatants should only use their fists in the attack. The players form two opposing parties. The number in each party is equal and well matched. On both sides stand spectators. When everything is ready, one man goes from the ranks of one party and advances to the middle of the field. He does it with certain measured steps pertaining to the technology of the game. At once his match from the opposite party goes out to meet him with the same measured steps. when the opponents meet they give blows to each other. Blows and counter blows, fists and counter fists constitute the game. The left elbow supplies the shield and the right arm the weapon of attack. If the match is good no single blow will fall on the opponent. But sometimes this happens when amateurs play the game. Some blow hits on some vital part and kills the opponent. The victory is indicated by the falling of the opponent to the ground. Again another couple continue the game and in the end victorious party wins the prize and applause of the spectators.
Attakalam is a boyish game. A large circle is drawn on the plain sand floor and people are selected for each of the two groups. One section is then placed inside the circle and the other stands around outside. The second group try to strike at and bring the former outside. when one outsider gets inside and try to touch the body of any one amongst the inside group the latter are allowed to beat and worry him. The moment he touches the person inside, he obtains complete immunity from violence at the hands of the rest of the inside batch. The person who is caught is at liberty to strike him and struggle to prevent his being driven out. If he gets turned out then he is no more to remain inside and when the whole of the inside section are driven out, the first batch has finished its turn. It is then followed by the other batch. If anybody is left inside who cannot be driven out his party is declared successful. Sometimes presents are given to the winners as tokens of appreciation of their training and strength.
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