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Vedas is a synonym for gyan [​information or knowledge, especially related to spiritual or religious matters]. Rishis who were from Bharat [the ancient Sanskrit name for the Republic of India and the Indian subcontinent], which is also called the land of the Vedas [ancient Sanskrit texts of Hinduism] have brought various aspects into the physical world be it solutions to possible problems, all the scientific discoveries of past and future and all the known and unknown arts.  

Vedic Martial Arts was developed by Agastya muni. Much later, Bodhidharma [a semi-legendary Buddhist monk] took it to China and Kalaripattu [an ancient martial art from the Indian state of Kerala, dating back over 3,000 years] of Kerala is its offshoot. The equipment used in Vedic martial arts are spears, swords, sticks, knives and gada [an Indian mace or a Gada club, a traditional weapon and a type of fitness equipment used for strength and conditioning]. These were some simple-looking things, which the rishis carried but are also very potent tools. 

Vedic Martial Arts is to do with internal energy movements and aligning them to the biorhythms of the body to awaken hidden Shaktis [divine feminine energy, Shakti], which give glow and radiance to the body and reverse ageing. It develops phenomenal strength in the body and any attack can be easily warded off. The senses remain fully active due to this internal awakening. Mantras, Asanas [body postures] and some exercises are also part of Vedic martial arts.

If you are attacked at any time or if anyone tries to grope you, irrespective of the number of people, the basic principle is, that at one time maximum of two people can come within arm’s length of touching you. Techniques are used to ward off and injure the attacker by striking gently at vital points also called marma sthana [anatomical site where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones and joints meet together].

There is no age group, but the younger you start the more the chances of holding on to your youthful abilities and glow. In later ages it's less effective as most of the Shukra [the Sanskrit word for the planet Venus and is also the name of the Hindu sage and preceptor of the Asuras  (demons), who taught them the Vedas] of the body gets lost and Shaktis have faded. 

Though the personal attention of the Guru can awaken them, it’s rare for a Guru to do that to you unless there is a very strong reason. 

Not just the men but women should also practise as attacks on women are increasing by the hour and their emotional tensions and hyper lifestyle is contributing to faster ageing. Symptoms of ageing like low sexual desire, greying of hair, skin losing its lustre, emotional reactions and dissatisfaction from life, all this can be effectively tackled through this science of Vedic martial arts.

Classes are held at various dhyan ashram centers all over the world. Like all aspects of the Vedas, there is no commercial angle attached to it. Just like the yagya which is taught by dhyan ashram, this is also free of cost, all it requires is commitment and regular practice with dedication.

There are various levels to it and depending on your individual ability, a teacher is assigned to you. If there is phenomenal potential in you then I personally take you through.

Further Information

Ashwini Guruji is the Guiding Light of Dhyan Foundation and an authority on the Vedic Sciences. His book, 'Sanatan Kriya, The Ageless Dimension' is an acclaimed thesis on anti-ageing. For more details www.dhyanfoundation.com