Techniques (atavu) in kalaripayat combine steps (chuvatu) and postures (vadivu). Northern styles have five steps or chuvatu and ashta vadivukal or eight stances. Each posture has its own style, power combination, usefulness and effectiveness.
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Luijendijk, D.H. (2005) , Paladin Press, Boulder, US