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SWF - WORLD - HISTORY

BIRTH & GROWTH OF - SWF - IS NOT JUST A STORY INSTEAD ….IT’S A “ HISTORY ”

The Silambam World Federation (SWF) was founded on December 4, 2018, by Karate Sankar and has since become one of the fastest-growing Silambam associations globally.


The SWF is incorporated as a non-profit organization under Section 8 of the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Its mission is to promote and develop the Silambam sport worldwide. The SWF's primary goal is to popularise this powerful martial art of self-defense, "Silambam," among young youth and children worldwide. To achieve this, the SWF organises training seminars, self-defense camps, referee exams, and tournaments at school, university, district, state, national, and international levels

The SWF's aim is to produce Asian Games medallists and world champions. We are proud to be the first ISO 9001:2021 certified Silambam Federation, offering an international syllabus, grading systems, and trademark registration under the Government of India.

The SWF is a national organization with a widespread presence, boasting 10 affiliated country associations and over 200 approved Silambam styles or clubs. These clubs represent various Silambam styles such as Nagampathinaru (நாகம் பதினாறு), Thudukkandam (துடுக்காண்டம் ), Kuravanchi (குறவஞ்சி ), Marakkanam (மறக்காணம் ), Alangarach Silambam (அலங்காரச் சிலம்பம் ), Porch Silambam (பபார்ச்சிலம்பம் ), Panaiyerimallu (பனனபேறிமல்லு ), Nagathali (நாகதாளி), Nagacheeral (நாகசீறல் ), and Kallankamppu (கள்ளன்கம்பு )

The SWF is the only international federation of Silambam sport recognized by an IOC-affiliated International Federation and the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). Many national champions, internationally renowned players, SWF and ASSF-qualified judges/referees, coaches, and masters are associated with the SWF. Silambam is widely practised in many countries, with millions of people learning and mastering the art.

The - SWF - Silambam philosophy is to

Silambam - " Let us preserve the world's first martial arts form as life itself."

Improve technique as a sport

Enjoy Silambam practice as a means for developing a healthy body and mind.

Learn self-defense as a martial art

The greatness of the noble martial art of Silambam lies in its ability to develop the strength and intelligence of humankind, harmonise the body and mind of an individual, and protect their body and life.