Adimurai

Art

அடிமுறை("Method of Hitting")

Overview

Traditional Tamil martial art focusing on hand-to-hand combat with emphasis on pressure point strikes (varma kalai). Closely related to Kalaripayattu and considered one of India's oldest fighting traditions.

Country of Origin

India (Tamil Nadu)

Founded

— Ancient era

Also known as

Adi Murai

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

5/10

History & Origin

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Varma kalai pressure point attacksEmpty-hand combat

Core Technique Classes

Pressure point strikesHand strikesKicksLocksVarma kalai (vital point attacks)

Sub-Types

indian martial arttraditional

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

high/10

Sources & References

[1] Green, Thomas A. Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO, 2001. — link

Geography & Status

Status

Active

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