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 Silambam History
Thus considering the origin and spread of Dravidian civilization and their weapons from the finding at Adicha Nallur we can safely come to the conclusion that Silambam is the oldest of all martial arts in the world.
Thus Silambam became the popular word to describe the martial art that used long staff and various kinds of swords, knives and lances.
Silambam is an Ancient Martial art of Tamil Nadu.
www.kathinayoga.com /silambam/silambam_history.html   (508 words)

  
 Martial Arts In India - History Forum
The Tamils in India had a martial art known as "Silambam" (using long sticks) is the this the proginator of "Silat" in Malaysia and Phillipines which involves stick fighting and likely related to Akido and Num-Chuckas
I suspect the Keralan "Kalarippayat" practiced by the warrior caste (Nayars) and Tamil "Silambam" would have given the Dravidian foot soldiers the military edge to survive the Aryan onslaught from the N/W India
www.simaqianstudio.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=3084   (779 words)

  
 Scope of Kalarippayattu
Kalarippayattu as it has been handed down to us, is a unique blend of Aryan and Dravidian contributions, This is reflected both in the martial aspect (Whether fighting techniques or strategies) and in the psychophysical attitude towards fighting.
Because of the effectiveness of Meippayattu, there is, among the others, a growing number of professionals in the performing arts that take Kalarippayattu training to gain those attributes that will enhance their skills in performance.
Kalarippayattu is such a wealth of history, tradition, culture, knowledge and embodied skills (for those who practise it) that not only deserves, but demands, a multidisciplinary study.
www.kalarippayatacademy.com /scopeofkalarippayattu.htm   (1624 words)

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