Silambam
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Silambam, or silambattam, is a staff fighting martial art which originated in Tamil Nadu, India. This art is more commonly known as Silambattam, with Silambam being the name of the sticks used.
After the art spread to Malaysia, the name Silambam was used to describe the art as well as the weapon itself.
Silambam is a form of stick or walking staff fighting. The length of the staff is roughly 1.68 meters (five and a half feet). The usual stance includes holding the staff at one end, right hand close to the back, left hand about 40 centimeters (16 inches) away. This position allows a wide array of stick-and-body movements, including complex attacks and blocks.
Stick and body movement is critical in Silambam, and beginners are taught spinning techniques and patterns, and methods to change the spins without stopping the motion of the stick. Gradually, fighters study footwork to move precisely in conjunction with the stick movements. The ultimate goal of the training is to defend multiple armed opponents.
Silambam is similar to, though distinct from, Kalaripayattu, an armed and unarmed fighting method is also found in southern India.
External links
- http://www.silambam.com/
- http://www.silambam.in
- http://www.kalariworld.com
- http://www.tamilcanadian.com/pageview.php?ID=3824&SID=175
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