The Way of the KALARI: A Journey into Kalaripayattu

By David Chen

A burned-out soul. An ancient martial path. A journey of fire and healing that spans continents.

Jason Rivera, a 24-year-old tech dropout from Santa Fe, is haunted by visions of fire and a forgotten warrior's blade. Disconnected from life and himself, he boards a flight to Kerala, India-following a mysterious letter and a dream he can't ignore.

In the lush mountains of Wayanad, Jason enters a hidden Kalari ashram where ancient combat blends with spiritual healing. Guided by silence, rhythm, and the wisdom of the body, he begins a transformation from skeptic to seeker. His teacher speaks rarely, but the lessons cut deep. Pain, breath, stillness-each step takes him closer to the warrior he was meant to become.

With the help of Ananya Iyer, a calm and intuitive Ayurvedic healer, Jason learns that Kalari is more than combat. It's about protecting life, mastering the body, and awakening the fire within. But when sacred scrolls are stolen, Jason and Ananya must carry Kalari's legacy across borders-from jungle sanctuaries to underground auctions in L.A., mystic vaults beneath Istanbul, and rooftop chases through Berlin.

As global forces hunt ancient knowledge for power, Jason must confront his past, balance fire with discipline, and become the flame that lights the way-without destroying all he holds sacred.

Kalari is the Path of Inner Fire and "The Way of the KALARI" is a powerful martial-arts adventure blending ancient wisdom, spiritual discovery, and heart-pounding global action. For fans of The Alchemist, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and Into the Wild-with the combat flair of The Raid and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3P4GR28
• ISBN13: 9798316557219
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"