Silambam is one amongst the oldest martial arts in the world. It is a martial art which mainly based on weapons, the most widely used weapon being a stick. Silambam has its roots in the state of Tamil Nadu, in south India.

The word Silambam holds a meaning which describes the nature of the sport. Silam is ‘mountain’ and bam is ‘bamboo’ i.e. the main weapon used in this form of martial arts