Adithada (Malayalam :അടി തട , Tamil:அடிதட) (Adi means hitting and thada means block) is an ancient martial art originating from erstwhile Travancore regions in the south India comprising of southern kerala and kanyakumari district which was later ceded to Tamil Nadu. It is similar to Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Karate. It is often referred to as the southern style of Kalari Payattu.

It is largely practiced in southern Kerala, Kanaykumari and northern Sri Lanka. It has both grappling and striking concepts, and a detailed study of pressure points. Disciples of Adithada are trained in using bare knuckles, feet, knees, elbows and forehead.