Quarter-Staff (Stick) use in defense and recreation appears to have existed in some form or another in practically every country in the world at all times. The mode and style of play, on the other hand, differ from state to state. Stick handling techniques are known as Silambam in India. Silambam is an ancient martial and folk art form. It has a long history of popularity. We can find a lot of evidence in Tamil literatures like Purananooru, Agasthiar Kambu Suthiram, and other minor literary pieces because this art started in Tamilnadu (one of India's states). Silambam is one of the 64 ancient arts, and as such, it is the mother of all martial arts, having its own set of methods and skills. The emperors of Dravidanadu heavily supported this aggressive skill throughout the Sangam Period. It was employed in battles.
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Simashan Institute of Martial Arts
began operations on October 23, 2001, under registration number 1887 of 2001.
Former President of India Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam launched a DVD about Indian Martial Art Silambam (Documentary Film)
in January 2008.
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To work for the global promotion of
Indian cultural and martial arts.
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To promote comprehensive health
education (formal and informal) for people of all ages, including healthy
nutrition, aerobic and anaerobic workouts, positive thinking, and adequate
rest, so that they are free of illness.
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Working for social reform and the
development of a strong Indian nation.
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Organize and participate in a variety
of seminars, conferences, and sporting events.
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Make an effort to document rare
collections for research purposes.
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To contribute to communal harmony,
humanity, and peacemaking.
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Former President of India Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam launched a DVD about Indian Martial Art Silambam (Documentary Film)
in January 2008.
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Dr. Edward L.Powe from the United
States has given me the honour of releasing three books for the promotion of
Indian Martial Arts - Silambam and Yoga all over the world. Title of the Book:
1. Dravidian exhibitions of daring part-1 of “Black Martial Arts” Volume- (The
Tamil), 2. Hanuman's Warriors in Tamilnadu and Southern Kerala, Volume I of
"Black Martial Arts," 3. The Six Face of Hanuman, Dan Aiki
Publication, Madision, WI, USA, 2005, 2006, and 2009. 3. Black Martial Arts:
Vol.Vll Cosmic Combat Yoga, The Six Face of Hanuman, Dan Aiki Publication,
Madision, WI, USA, 2005, 2006, and 2009.
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In the year 2005-2006, received the
honourable award of Kalai Valar Mani from the Regional Centre for Art and
Culture Dept. (Govt. of Tamilnadu) for the promotion of Tamil cultural art –
Silambam all over the world.
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In the year 2006, the Rotary Club of
Madurai North-West bestowed the honourable award "Vocational
Excellence" for International Acclamation as Silambam Institute.
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In 2007, Yuva Kala Bharathi Madurai,
Tamilnadu bestowed the accolade of Best Institute and Trainers for the
development of Tamil cultural art - Silambam throughout the world.
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In the year 2008, Nehru Yuva Kendra
Madurai, Tamilnadu (Govt. of India) bestowed the award of Best Institute and
Trainers for the development of Tamil cultural art - Silambam throughout the
world.
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Discover India Program: Rejuvenating
Silambam - An Ancient Martial Art (Research) Published in March 2015 by the
Foundation of Liberal and Management Education (Flame) in Pune (India)
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Many 1st Prizes were granted by trainers and Institute members at the state,
national, and South Asian levels, as well as international sports (Best
Physique and Silambam) and cultural competitions.
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Various Conferences, Workshops,
Seminars, Colloquiums, and Sports events were organised.
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Some notable Brochures, Souvenirs,
Newspapers, Web Links, and other publications have expressed their praise or provide
recommendations.
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Simashan Institute of Martial Arts
Gymnasium is currently operating with gym silambam, yoga lessons, and
activities.
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Simashan Institute is well-maintained
and located in the heart of Temple City. It is a well-known gym in Madurai
(Tamil Nadu) that offers both modern fitness equipment and ancient art forms
such as silambam and yoga.
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Simashan wants to assist people in
maintaining a healthy mind and body.
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Anyone above the age of 13 can become
a member of the Simashan Gym Centre.
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They instruct members on how to gain
or lose weight.
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They prepare bodybuilders for
competitions at the district, state, national, and international levels.
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Sportsmen and Sportswomen Fitness
will be provided based on the nature of his or her chosen game or sport.
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Members of the gym can receive free
counselling and coaching on nutrition, diet, and rest at any time.
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All members will receive scientific
training based on their body type: exomorphic (lean), mesomorphic (medium), or
endomorphic (fat).
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The Simashan Institute does not
promote the use of steroids.
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Simashan Yoga Centre accepts male and
female members of all ages.
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They practise yoga asanas for
stretching.
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Yoga pranayama training for a healthy
lifestyle (body and mind).
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Train to meditate in order to relax
from mental stress, mental distraction, distress, and so on.
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Yoga is used to treat a variety of
ailments.
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Prepare kids to compete in yoga
contests at the district, state, and national levels.
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Silambam can be performed by male or
female students as young as five years old.
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Simashan is pleased to report that the
silambam students have competed in and won numerous trophies and medals in
District, State, National, and World Silambam events.
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In terms of cultural programmes,
silambam students have taken part in a variety of festivals, celebrations, and
cultural fetes throughout the state and country.
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT SILAMBAM
Quarter-Staff (Stick) use in conflict and recreation appears to have existed in some form or another in practically every country in the world at all times. The mode and style of play differ from state to state.