Art of Vel Kambu, most advanced Silambam Tactic Demonstration

Vel Kambu Art is an advanced stage of syllabus in any Silambam School. The Vel or known as Spear is the most important weapon of choice for the Ancient Tamils. Everyone is familiar with the image of the Vel (Spear) used by Lord Murugan, the ancient Tamil Lord.


The Vel has a lot to do with one’s mind and knowledge. It is very clear that the Vel is broad, has a sharp edge and is very deep in its length. Many scholars have suggested that the breadth represents the broadness of the mind. The sharpness denotes the sharpness of our knowledge. As such, those Silambam Master who has reached the advance stage in martial art, will be learning the art of Vel Kambu because it need patience and focus on learning this art. Vel Kambu can be used as a killing art in group attacks or individual sparring.