silambam sankar M.A

HISTORY OF SILAMBAM

 Silambam is a martialart originated from the Indian sub continent.According to research this form of martial art has been in existence for over 5000 years, even before the Aryan race migrated to India.By this historic statement alone the martial art form of silambam is said to be the oldest in world.

 

Silambam is an age old art of stick fencing(Silambam) Patronised the chola,Chera,pandiya kings, Who ruled Tamilnadu in ancient India.It received royal portnage frome all the kings of Tamilnadu beginning from the sangam Era.The royal patronage was later taken over by the Zamindars and Palayakars.

 

The soldiers of the king Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1760-1799) relied mainly on their powers in silambam in their warfare with the British Army.Silambam in the modern era has become an art of self defense both for men and women. It has develop in to a highly skillfull sport renowed for its existing manoeures. Although it goes by different names in different state in India,Silambam is still widely practiced in remote village for self –protection.

 

CONTACT

 

GOWRI SHANKAR., MA

GRANDMASTER

BLACK BELT IN SILAMBAM

GURUKULAM SILAMBAM&KUTHUVARISAI KALAIKODAM

Email : gowri_silambam@yahoo.com

website : www.chennaisilambam.wetpaint.com

 

 

OUR BRANCH

 

CHENNAI

 

SALEM

 

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