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Originally Posted by kalari Hi,
happy to hear that u all like the video.
That video shows the Northern style of Kalaripayattu. Here is another video which shows the body exercises (Meipayat) of Kalaripayattu. http://youtube.com/watch?v=4yVgSwtl3Xs&search=kalari
You can watch some clips on Southern style Kalaripayattu from this link http://www.martialartschannel.co.uk/intro.html
Southern style starts with empty hand forms ,and then these same forms are used with weapons.
Tant01 ,could you please name the Silat styles ,which you found similar to KP
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Not really... Most of the more upright styles and the fact that they were barefoot makes the list almost endless. 
That and I only watched the first two intro clips... The rhythm of the stick impacts and footwork reminded me of a demonstration of Kendang Lanka(s) "tiga" and "pancar" ... The evading and awareness of space...The drums of the Silat Pulut...
I suspect the SE Asian silat was influenced by Indian arts like this, yes?
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