Back চিলাম্বম Assamese সিলম্বম Bengali/Bangla Silambam Czech Silambam Danish Silambam French सिलम्बम Hindi Silambam ID ಸಿಲಂಬಾಟ್ಟಮ್ Kannada सिलम्बम Marathi Silambam Malay
Indian martial art
"Silambattam" redirects here. For the 2008 Indian film, see Silambattam (film).
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| Also known as | Silambattam, Chilambam, Chilambattam |
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| Focus | Weapons |
| Hardness | Semi-contact |
| Country of origin | India |
| Creator | Traditionally Agastya |
| Olympic sport | No |
Silambam is an Indian martial art originating in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] This style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature.[2] The World Silambam Association is the official international body of Silambam.
- ^ Nainar, Nahla (20 January 2017). "A stick in time …". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ Raj, J. David Manuel (1977). The Origin and the Historical Development of Silambam Fencing: An Ancient Self-Defence Sport of India. Oregon: College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Univ. of Oregon. pp. 44, 50, 83.