Silambam (Tamil: சிலம்பம்) is a weapon-based Tamil Nadu Martial Art of India.Silambam Martial art originated from Tamil Nadu in South India. Tamil Nadu has rich tradition and heritage which spans a period over three thousand years. So they have their own Distinct Bravery games, sports, art, architecture, dance etc., The word “Silambam” means either a mountain or merely to sound (as verb). While the Silambam fencers are fighting, the weapon makes sound. This might have been the cause for its being named as “Silambam”.
