00:00Why is this sword always the last one taught in Indian martial arts?
00:05It's called Urumi, or Chutuval, meaning coiling sword belt.
00:11In Kalarupayatu, students trained for years before they practiced whip control with a simple piece of cloth,
00:17and only then earned the right to hold the Urumi.
00:30Kalarupayatu.
