The Art Beneath the Weapon | Nithin K & Shradha Rajeevan | TEDxMVJCE

Nithin K. and Shradha Rajeevan present a TEDxMVJCE talk on the art of Kalaripayattu and how its physical principles connect with dance. Nithin K. is a Kalaripayattu artist, instructor and yoga teacher with more than 18 years of experience in Northern-style Kalaripayattu, and teaches movement arts at the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bengaluru. Shradha Rajeevan combines Kalaripayattu training with classical dance and explores the links between martial arts and dance. The talk was given at AVAYA – TEDxMVJCE 2026, an independently organized TEDx event themed "The Living Continuum" that featured multiple talks and performances.

• Kalaripayattu training and its movement principles
• Connections between martial arts and classical dance
• Teaching strength, control, agility and body awareness to performers
• Presented at AVAYA – TEDxMVJCE 2026

TEDxMVJCE 2026, themed AVAYA – The Living Continuum, brought together 10 inspiring speakers and 2 captivating performances for a day filled with ideas, stories, and perspectives that stayed with us long after the event. From technology and innovation to personal journeys, creative expression, and everything in between, each talk offered a fresh way of looking at the world around us. With students, faculty, alumni, and guests coming together under one roof, AVAYA celebrated the connections between ideas, experiences, and people. Every talk, performance, and interaction added to the spirit of the day, reminding us that ideas are never isolated; they continue to evolve, inspire, and create impact through the people who share them. Relive the moments, conversations, and inspiration that made AVAYA – TEDxMVJCE 2026 a celebration of Ideas Worth Spreading. Nithin K. is an accomplished Kalaripayattu artist, instructor and yoga teacher with over 18 years of experience in Northern-style Kalaripayattu.He teaches movement arts at the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bengaluru, training contemporary dancers, actors and movement students in strength, control, agility and body awareness. Shradha Rajeevan combines her Kalaripayattu training with her classical dance practice and explores the connections between martial arts and dance, particularly through the physicality and movement principles of the art form. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx