Cheruvadi or Muchan or Kuruvadi is a term in kalarippayattu, a martial art practiced in Kerala, India It is practiced as the second part of kolthari stage of kalari payat. It derieved its name as its length is 3 chans(which is a measuring unit). Its length is equal to 2 and half feet. It is usually made from wood of tamarind tree. It is practiced as the basics of dagger fight

It is practiced as the second part of kolthari stage of kalari payat. It derieved its name as its length is 3 chans(which is a measuring unit). Its length is equal to 2 and half feet. It is usually made from wood of tamarind tree. It is practiced as the basics of dagger fight