76-year-old woman takes on man half her age at ancient martial art

Indian: A footage posted on Facebook of a 76 year old woman taking on a man half her age during an ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu has gone viral. The woman, Meenakshiamma, from Vatakara, Kerala, can be seen holding her own against a male opponent as she energetically move around the combat arena, deftly employing all the sport’s offensive and defensive postures and wielding a long stick as she spars with her opponent.
The crowd which seemed to be delighted with her agility and remarkable expertise, cheers her on.

According to The Indian Express, Meenakshiamma has been practicing the ancient art form for more than six decades, and has tutored hundreds of students many of whom have gone on to become instructors, too.