<P> Varma Kalai ( Tamil : வர்மக்கலை varmakkalai ) , is a Tamil Taditional art of vital points . It originated in Tamil Nadu . It is a component of traditional massage , alternative medicine , traditional yoga and martial arts in which the body 's pressure points ( Varmam ) are manipulated to heal or cause harm . The healing application called Vaidhiya Murai is a part of used Siddha Medicine ( siddha vaidyam ) . Its combat application is known as Adimurai , Adi Murai or Varma Adimurai meaning `` pressure - point striking '' , and can be done either empty - handed or with a blunt weapon such as a stick or staff . Usually taught as an advanced stage of Tamils Fighting Systems , strikes are targeted at the nerves , veins , tendons , soft tissues or ligaments , organs and bone joints . </P>
<P> Varma Kalai ( Tamil : வர்மக்கலை varmakkalai ) , is a Tamil Taditional art of vital points . It originated in Tamil Nadu . It is a component of traditional massage , alternative medicine , traditional yoga and martial arts in which the body 's pressure points ( Varmam ) are manipulated to heal or cause harm . The healing application called Vaidhiya Murai is a part of used Siddha Medicine ( siddha vaidyam ) . Its combat application is known as Adimurai , Adi Murai or Varma Adimurai meaning `` pressure - point striking '' , and can be done either empty - handed or with a blunt weapon such as a stick or staff . Usually taught as an advanced stage of Tamils Fighting Systems , strikes are targeted at the nerves , veins , tendons , soft tissues or ligaments , organs and bone joints . </P>
which indian state does the art or skill of varma kalai come from
which indian state does the art or skill of varma kalai come from
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu