Indian Kalarippayattu Federation (IKF), established in 1995, aims to promote Kalarippayattu, the Martial Arts of Kerala and propagates its values. The well- structured, variegated aspects of the Kalarippayatu, its moral and ethical principles, medicinal practices like MarmaTherappy and Ayurvedic-Kalari medication, and highly sophisticated and systematised Martial Art from body preparations to armed practices, delimit it from the confines of a common Martial Arts, The aspiring and unchallenged work done by the Indian KalarippayattuFederationand the Kerala State Sports Council’s recommedations to value the prospects of Kalarippayattu-“The Mother Of All Martial Arts-was favourable considered and the Ministry and Youth Affairs And Sports, Govt. of India recognized IKF as a National Federation in 2015.

 IKF has got association in 25 states and it conducts State Level Competitions, NatitionalKalarippayattu championship and National Kalarippayattu Festival. Technically Kalarippayattu is a  Martial Art but its multifaceted positives offers physically fit, mentally strong gentlemen for a Nation. National Championships and Festivals unite the youth in India to help National Integration. IKF offers a disciplined and cultured youth for the welfare and progress of the Nation with the promotion of Kalarippayattu and complement the motto ‘’Unity In Diversity’’.