Silambattam for beginners

An ancient South Indian martial art

4.75 (16 reviews)
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English
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Self Defense
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Silambattam for beginners
764
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31 mins
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Oct 2021
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FREE
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What you will learn

Learn the traditions of an age old martial art

Perform the basics of one-stick and double-stick Silambattam

Practice self-defense strategies

Exercise and train the body for fast paced movements

Description

In this course, we'll explore Decorative Silambattam which captures both the strength and elegance of this age-old marital art.

Since at least the 4th century BC and originating in South India in the Indian subcontinent, Silambam has existed as a weapon-based Indian martial art. It may have been used before for self defense and defense against animals and later became the current martial art. Silambam got its name from its main weapon, the bamboo stick which we will be using extensively throughout this course.  The length of the staff depends on how tall you are. Ideally, it should just touch your forehead about three fingers from your head so your hand can rest comfortably in the middle of the Silambam stick.

The Kings Puli Thevar and Dheeran Chinnamalai had armies of Silambam soldiers named "Thadii Pattalam." Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Chinna Maruthu and Periya Maruthu relied mainly on their Silambam prowess in warfare against the British Army. Unfortunately, Indian martial arts and other related martial arts practices suffered a decline after the British colonists banned Silambam and promoted modern military training, which favored firearms over traditional weaponry. However and  luckily for us, because of its strong cultural importance, Silambam has persevered throughout the centuries.

Content

Introduction

Introduction and greeting master

Spinning styles

First spinning style
Second spinning style
Backwards spinning style
Above head spinning style

Walking styles

Straight walk
Box walk

Cool steps

360 turn
Behind back pass

Final step

Final step

Double stick

Double stick

Thank you!

Thank you!

Reviews

Chad
July 7, 2022
Great instruction from one so young. She really seems to know her stuff and is an excellent teacher with an excellent format!
Dustin
February 15, 2022
This was an excellent course. I really enjoyed it! Please make more! The teaching was very easy to follow and learn. The instruction was great and easy to understand. Thank you!
Kevin
February 1, 2022
Very good! The Teacher explains and demonstrates very well. Instructions are clear. Like a private masterclass.

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