Origin of Chola Martial Arts

Kalugumanayar

Kalugumanayar (Indian: born Chandrasekaran ;19th October 1953), founder of Chola Martial Arts, Kalugumanayar is widely referred by media, commentators, critics and other martial artists to be one of the most influential martial artists of all time, and a Martial Art icon of 20th century. He is often credited with helping to change the lives of Indians from rural and urban zones of Tamil Nadu-India. The direction and tone of his skill and techniques changed and influenced martial arts in India and the rest of the world. RajaMahaGuru Kalugumanayar was born in Kalugumanai on 19 October 1953 and was raised in Pudukottai District ,TamilNadu-India with his family until his late teens.

A Graduate in Science and Law, served Govt.of Tamilnadu-India as Deputy Legal Advisor (Vigilance & Anti-Corruption), Retd., Kalugumanayar’s new Techniques and Styles in Kuthu Varisai , Karate, Silambam, Nun-Chuck and Sword got recognized and awarded him with following titles

Grand Master
Raja MahaGuru
Karate Vengai
Silamba Imayam

Grand Master , Raja Maha Guru Kalugumanayar was renowned for his physical fitness and vigorous, dedicated fitness regimen to become as strong as he possibly could. In 1974 , He founded Chola Martial Arts and trained youth and practitioners across India and introduced many to the world as trained Instructors, Champions and Masters of Kuttu Varisai , Karate, Silambam, Nun-Chuck and Sword. Trained Masters and Instructors from Kalugumanayar’s CHOLA MARTIAL ARTS contributed training as sport and events to thousands of thousands youth and students across Tamilnadu , India , Asia and Middle-East. Kalugumanayar C.Chandrasekaran Contributed his Art & Techniques to the development of Silambam as Sport by serving as Secretary of TamilNadu Silamabattam Association. Later he was elected to continue his contribution to the development of Silambam,Traditional Martial Art of India as Technical Director of Indian Silambam Federation and Tamilnadu Silambattam Association(From….Till Date)