Silambam Federation of Singapore

The Silambam Federation of Singapore champions Silambam, an ancient South Indian martial art centred on staff and weapon-based combat, from its base in Sembawang in northern Singapore. As a federation, it plays a role in preserving and promoting this heritage art across the island, offering practitioners a place to connect with a tradition that stretches back centuries.

Silambam is a demanding and rewarding discipline that develops fitness, agility, coordination and focus in equal measure, while instilling the discipline and respect that sit at the heart of traditional martial arts. Training in an art like this is as much about cultural connection and personal growth as it is about physical conditioning, making it appealing to those who want their fitness to carry deeper meaning.

For anyone in or around Sembawang, or across Singapore, who is drawn to martial arts and curious about a distinctive tradition, the Silambam Federation of Singapore offers a way in. As programmes and suitable starting points can vary, it is best to contact the federation directly to learn how to begin your training.