Adimurai

Adimurai (Tamil: அடிமுறை) is a Tamil martial art which is regarded as one of the oldest and most important martial arts to have been practiced in ancient Tamilakam (present day Indian state of Tamil Nadu). The name is a portmanteau in the Tamil language where adi means "to hit or strike" and murai means method or procedure. It is also considered an origin of certain martial arts techniques. It is a type of varma kalai. It is believed that Adimurai originated from Southern Parts of Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari. In modern period it is used with armed art of Tamil. This ancient fighting style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature 400 BCE.[1]

Adimurai
Country of originIndia
Creatortraditionally Siddhars
Olympic sportNo

The practitioners of Adimurai defeat the opponents by striking them either using their legs or hands.

History

Adithadi was later introduced as a non-lethal version of Adimurai during Chera Chola and Pandya eras, where preliminary empty hand techniques were used.[2]

Practice

Adimurai is closely related to Kalaripayattu. Adimurai is traditionally practiced outdoors in Travancore in southern Kerala, bordering Tamil Nadu, by Nadar, Kallars, and Thevars.[3]

In Pop culture

Adimurai was depicted in the film Pattas (2020) starring Dhanush, directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. Raj, J. David Manuel (1977). The Origin and the Historical Developlment of Silambam Fencing: An Ancient Self-Defence Sport of India. Oregon: College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Univ. of Oregon. pp. 44, 50, 83.
  2. Luijendijk, D.H. (2005) Kalarippayat: India's Ancient Martial Art, Paladin Press, ISBN 1-58160-480-7
  3. Zarilli, Philip B. (2001). "India". In Green, Thomas A. (ed.). Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia. A – L. 1. ABC-CLIO. p. 177. ISBN 978-1-57607-150-2.
  4. "Dhanush's 'Pattas' is on ancient Tamil martial art!". Sify.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  5. "Dhanush's 'Pattas' is based on 'Adimurai'". Sify.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.


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