Centre For Martial Arts – Vellalar College for Women

Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a number of reasons. Martial arts originated as Ancient combat techniques. Depending on the form they involve performing technical and often explosive moves such as Kicks, Punches and Throws; some types use Swords, Bow and Arrow or other weapons Practitioners boost their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Through systematic practice in the martial arts a person’s physical fitness may be boosted (strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, movement coordination, etc.) as the whole body is exercised and the entire muscular system is activated. Beyond contributing to physical fitness, martial arts training also has benefits for mental health, contributing to self-esteem, self-control, emotional and spiritual well-being. According to Bruce Lee, martial arts also have the nature of an art, since there is emotional communication and complete emotional expression.

In addition to Physical fitness, Martial Arts classes promote Discipline, Honor, Self-control, Respect, Courtesy, Perseverance and Loyalty.

In order to provide opportunities for learning the self defense skills our department has conducted Martial Arts training Programme for the following events:

Boxing
Karate
Wrestling
Teakwondo
Silambam

Number of students Enrolled (2018-19)

S.No.	Activity	Students Enrolled
1	Boxing	10
2	Karate	10
3	Wrestling	5
4	Teakwondo	10
5	Silambam	82