Mentioned for the first time in the Sangam literature (1st or 2nd century BCE), Kuttu Varisai translates to 'empty-handed combat'. Kuttu Varisai is mainly practiced in Tamil Nadu, although it is quite popular in Sri Lanka and the north eastern part of Malaysia. Kuttu Varisai also known as Kai Silambam is an unarmed part of Silambam. The meaning of Kuttu Varisai can be divided into two parts. 'Varisai' means order or order, while 'Kuttu' means to strike or strike.
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