Adimurai

Adimurai is a martial art originating in Tamilakam. It was traditionally practiced in erstwhile Travancore and in Kanyakumari district. Its preliminary empty-hand techniques are called Adithada and application of vital points are called Varma Adi, although these terms are sometimes interchangeably used to refer to the martial art itself.[1] Adimurai is a portmanteau in the Tamil language where adi means "to hit or strike" and murai means method or procedure. This ancient fighting style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature 400 BCE. In modern period it is used with armed art of Tamil.[2]

Adimurai
Adithada mock combat
Also known asAdithada
FocusStriking, blocking
HardnessFull-contact, semi-contact
Country of originIndia
CreatorTraditionally Siddhars
Olympic sportNo
MeaningLaw of hitting[1]

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.[3]

Practice

Adimurai is closely related to Kalaripayattu. Kalaripayattu is differentiated by some aspects of the Tamil martial arts as Adimurai is traditionally practiced outdoors or in unroofed areas by Nadar, Kallars, and Thevars.[4]

In pop culture

Adimurai was depicted in the film Pattas (2020) starring Dhanush, directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar.[5][6]

See also

References
  1. Zarrilli, Phillip B. (1998). When the Body Becomes All Eyes: Paradigms, Discourses, and Practices of Power in Kalarippayattu, a South Indian Martial Art. Oxford University Press. p. 27 - 29. ISBN 978-0-19-563940-7. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  2. Raj, J. David Manuel (1977). The Origin and the Historical Development 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.
  3. Luijendijk, D.H. (2005) Kalarippayat: India's Ancient Martial Art, Paladin Press, ISBN 1-58160-480-7
  4. 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.
  5. "Dhanush's 'Pattas' is on ancient Tamil martial art!". Sify.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. "Dhanush's 'Pattas' is based on 'Adimurai'". Sify.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.


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