Research into different types of martial arts- Kalaripayattu

Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art from Kerala, India. It draws its inspiration from the raw power, majestic strength and instinctive fighting techniques of a myriad of animals such as the lion, tiger, elephant and wild boar. These animal postures come from watching the crouching attack positions of various animals.

There are 8 animal postures which are:

Varaha- wild boar
Gaja- elephant
Marjara- cat
Simham- lion
Sarpam- snake
Kukkuda- cock
Mayura- peacock
Haya- horse

Kalaripayattu "contains a method for understanding the body and spirit and pulling from them their full potential. It bears similarities to yoga and has a strong Hindu component. Kalaripayattu practitioners have a whole-body flexibility and strength rarely seen in other fighting arts." "It is one of the most acrobatic martial arts in the world."

Bare-handed combat video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUUNgyH_47Y

Introductory video with postures: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypOl_IvH-sU

Kung-fu Kingdom documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aevd3Vqylk

Some reference images:

I am considering making my Kalaripayattu fighter female, as the costume may be more interesting. The men seem to wear trousers or shorts and be shirtless often, which does not leave too much room for interesting clothing. 

Apparently Zafina from the Tekken series has a fighting style that may be based off of Kalaripayattu, but the moves don't quite resemble any existing style. She is from Middle East and this is reflected somewhat in her hair colour and clothing style. The loose cropped trousers and the jewellery, as well as the belt pattern.

Voldo also apparently uses Kalaripayattu, however his style looks quite different due to it's fluid movements.