Malyutham

Malyutham is a grappling martial art that was practiced throughout Tamil history of ancient Tamilakkam which resembles western wrestling. It is placed among the 64 arts listed in ancient literature. The art reached its Zenith in Tamil Nadu during the Pallava period. During mid-Chola period mallas(artistes) went to Sri Lanka to participate in tournaments. The art was taught in ancient days by...