Simashan Institute of Martial Arts

Registration No - 1887 of 2001

Inaugurated on - 7th November 2001 by the Former Hon’ble Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Dr. K. Kalimuthu

Prof. Dr. R. Murali, Former Principal, The Madura College, Madurai, TN
Mr. K. P. Jaya Kumar, Exponent in Body Building & Fitness, Chennai, TN
Mr. S. M. Pillai, Founder, M.G.R Silambam Federation, Kanyakumari, TN
Dr. J. Arul Doss, Former Vice Principal, The American College, Madurai, TN
Late Mr. S. Subramanian Bhattar, Exponent in Yoga & Body Building Art, Madurai, TN
Rajamahaguru Dr. Gunasekharan Sinnasamy, Exponent in Yoga & Silambam Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. M. A. Shahul Hameed,
Founder & Chairman, Madurai, TN

Mrs. K.S. Sarathu Samadhani,
Trustee - Madurai, TN

Er. J. Venkatesh Poovulagan,
Trustee - Madurai, TN

Dr. V. Erulan,
Trustee - Madurai, TN

Ms. M. Ajima,
Trustee - Madurai, TN

Mr. S. Sheik Ibrahimsa,
Trustee - Madurai, TN

To promote Indian cultural and martial arts, especially Silambam, at national and international levels.
To advance general health education—both formal and informal—across all age groups by encouraging aerobic/anaerobic exercises, balanced nutrition, positive thinking, and holistic well-being.
To contribute to social change and building of a strong and united Indian nation.
To organize and participate in seminars,conferences, workshops, sports events, and cultural programs.
To preserve rare cultural knowledge by documenting traditional art forms for academic and research purposes.
To promote communal harmony, humanity, and peace through cultural and service-based initiatives.

Documentary Film on Silambam released by Former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (January 2008).
Books releases by Dr. Edward L. Powe (USA) to promote Silambam and Yoga globally.
Black Martial Arts Vol. V: Dravidian Displays of Daring Part-1 (The Tamil)
Vol. VI: Hanuman’s Warriors in Tamil Nadu & Southern Kerala
Vol. VII: Cosmic Combat Yoga – The Six Faces of Hanuman (Dan Aiki Publications, USA – 2005, 2006, 2009)
Kalai Valar Mani Award (2005–2006) from the Regional Centre for Art and Culture, Govt. of TamilNadu.
Vocational Excellence Award (2006) from Rotary Club of Madurai North-West for international recognition of Silambam.
Best Institute and Trainers Award (2007) from Yuva Kala Bharathi, Madurai.
Best Institute and Trainers Award (2008) from Nehru Yuva Kendra, Madurai, Govt. of India.
Featured in “Discover India Program” – Rejuvenating Silambam: An Ancient Martial Art”, published by FLAME University, Pune, March 2015.
Simashan trainers and students have secured first prizes at State, National, South Asian, and International competitions in Silambam, physique, and cultural events.
Organized numerous District, State, National and International conferences, seminars, workshops, colloquiums, and sports activities.
Recognized and appreciated in various brochures, souvenirs, newspapers, and online media platforms.

No.8, M.M Complex, Kalpalam Road,
Near Meenakshi Women's College,
Goripalayam,
Madurai - 625002

simashansha@gmail.com

+91 99448 48440

+91 99408 91440