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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 Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India.[1] This style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature.[2] The World Silambam Association is the official international body of Silambam.