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SILAMBAM
Silambam (Tamil: சிலம்பம் ) is a traditional Tamilan martial art based on stick fighting. This style supposedly originates from the Kurinji Hills in present day Tamil Nadu India 10,000 years ago, where natives used bamboo staves to defend themselves against wild animals. As per Sangam literature, the Kurinji Hills was one of the five phys
Silambam (Tamil: சிலம்பம் ) is a traditional Tamilan martial art based on stick fighting. This style supposedly originates from the Kurinji Hills in present day Tamil Nadu India 10,000 years ago, where natives used bamboo staves to defend themselves against wild animals. As per Sangam literature, the Kurinji Hills was one of the five physiographic divisions within Tamilakam, which became known as Kerala.
The kuravar of the Kurinji Hills used a staff called Silambam as a weapon to defend themselves against wild animals, and also to display their skill during their religious festivals. The Hindu scholars and yogies who went to the Kurinji mountains to meditate got attracted by the display of this highly skilled spinning Silambam.
Indian martial arts have a rich heritage and tradition, highly acclaimed in India and abroad were quite varied in nature. Each region in India is unique in practicing martial arts in great vivacity and enthusiasm. A number of ancient Dravidian martial arts were originated in South India. In Tamil Nadu `kai por (Bare hand) is a special art
Indian martial arts have a rich heritage and tradition, highly acclaimed in India and abroad were quite varied in nature. Each region in India is unique in practicing martial arts in great vivacity and enthusiasm. A number of ancient Dravidian martial arts were originated in South India. In Tamil Nadu `kai por (Bare hand) is a special art of fighting with empty hands. Another famous art form, Varma Kalai or the art of vital points is also widely practiced.
Thamirabarani Silambam School
Silambam is a traditional Tamilan martial art based on stick fighting. This style supposedly originates from the Kurinji Hills in present day Tamil Nadu India 10,000 years ago, where natives used bamboo staves to defend themselves against wild animals.
The benefits of Silambam is tremendous.
It is an excellent Cardio workout, it Improves body flexibility and reflexive movement of joints and muscles.
At Thamirabharani Silambam school, We aim to restore benefits and preserve the heritage of Silambam
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Silambam Class @ South Charlotte
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Silambam Classes @ Concord, NC
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Instructors - Venkat, Ryan (Sifu), Raja, Mani
Concord, North Carolina 28027, United States
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