TRADITIONAL TAMIL MARTIAL ART SILAMBAM

             Silambam is a Indian martial art originating in South India in the Indian subcontinent. This style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature.

             The first stages of Silambam practice are meant to provide a foundation for fighting, and also preparatory body conditioning. 

            This includes improving flexibility, agility, and hand-eye coordination, kinaesthetic awareness, balance, strength, speed, muscular and cardiovascular stamina.

Silambam main focus is on the bamboo staff.

            The length of the staff depends on the height of the practitioner. Ideally, it should just touch the forehead about three fingers from the head, typically measuring around 1.68 meters (five and a half feet).

           Different lengths may be used depending on the situation. For instance, the sedikuchi or 3-foot stick can be easily concealed. 

           Separate practice is needed for staffs of different lengths. Listed below are some of the weapons used in Silambam.

World initiatives :

         Silambam made its first historical appearance in the eyes of the world through the auspices of the committee of the United Nations Assembly, 

         which recommended Silambam Asia for United Nations status. The inauguration was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States on 21 January 2019. 

          However, the China-Taipei government representatives raised questions concerning border conflicts in ancient records pertaining to Silambam.

          A request was lodged for the organization of Silambam Asia to resolve with ratification of the raised problems by member states. On 30 January 2019, substantive work was completed and concluded for Silambam Asia with Special Status in the United Nations.

 Benefits and advantages of practicing our Traditional Tamil Martial Art Silambam :

• Practicing Silambam activates the left and right brain’s coordination, which helps many students to come out of their stress and helps them to understand better with more gain on motor skills. Silambam is a form of mindfulness promoting mental peace.

• Students who practice Silambam as a Martial Art has increased concentration level which results in good academic progress.

• To get good mental health and stability.

• Practicing Silambam is helpful for self defense especially for women.

• Learning Silambam will most certainly lead to a positive change in your life.

• Practicing Silambam increases the person’s self confidence to the highest level.

• To obtain self realization and uniqueness. Development in Immune system.

• To gain knowledge and awareness about human Anatomy.

• It enhances self esteem and improves flexibility of the body, creativity, concentration and patience level.

• To realize our mind and body’s full capability.

• Silambam as a sport, has special quota in sports. Students will get more opportunities and recognition through this sport.