Silambam: Training in kuttu varisai allows

Training in kuttu varisai allows the practitioner to get a feel of silambam stick movements using their bare hands, that is, fighters have a preliminary training with bare hands before going to the stick. Gradually, fighters study footwork to move precisely in conjunction with the stick movements. Silambam made its first historical appearance in the eyes of the world through the auspices of the committee of the United Nations Assembly, which recommended Silambam Asia for United Nations status. Silambam has a connotation that conveys a lot about the sport: silam means mountain, and bam means bamboo, which is the principal weapon used in this kind of martial arts. Kalaripayattu, a Kerala martial art, is intimately tied to it. For detailed notes of this topic, check this link Kalaripayattu Silambam and Kuttu varisai rely heavily on foot movement (empty hand version). To master the movement of the foot in order to keep up with the movement of the stick, you must master sixteen motions ... Silambam History - Silambam India AssociationLegends Oral folklore traces silambam back several thousand years to the siddha (enlightened sage) Agastya. While on his way to Vellimalai, Agastya discussed Hindu philosophy with an old man he met, said to be the Lord Murugan in disguise. The old man taught him of kundalini yoga and how to focus prana through the body's nadi (channels). Agastya practiced this method of meditation and eventually compiled three texts on palm leaves based on the god ...