The pure sword legend revives and dazzles with the duel of two martial artists

For those who have a passion for swordplay, it will not be strange for "pure swords", and now the legend has really revived!

In the multitude of weapons created during the Middle Ages, " pure sword" is still worthy of being one of the most strange things.

Urumi , literally the local language means "sword bent", originating quite anciently from southern India. It is an extremely dangerous weapon, not only for the enemy but also for the master.

It is extremely difficult to master this weapon, normally it takes tens of years of hard training. Perhaps it is also part of the reason for its loss over the centuries.

A martial artist is performing with two urumi at the same time, each has a lot of swords.

Just like any other sword, the rumi has many variations in length, sophistication or even the number of blades on the same. Most simply, the urumi includes a long, thin, flexible steel blade that is attached to the shank with a hand guard.

Like a whip, the urumi can roll up when not in use. This allows owners to easily carry and hide when needed. It is even used to wrap around the waist as a belt.

The steel blades of urumi are usually about 1.2-1.7 meters long, but with special bars that can be 3-5 meters long. However, the width of the blade is usually not much different, about 2.5cm.

In addition, the number of blades of urumi can also be changed, depending on the owner's ability and interests. Many steel blades can be attached to an urumi, increasing its death but at the same time making it difficult to use.

The most dangerous urumi is believed to have 32 blades attached to the hilt.

The origins of urumi are from southern India , according to the study they appear around the Mauryan dynasty, ie between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC. But because it is difficult to use, it is not popular, and eventually falls into a "lost" situation for centuries.

Two students are performing battle with dual tongue urumi bars.

Until recent years, along with the renaissance of the two oldest martial arts in India, Kalaripayattu (in Kerala state) and Silambam (Tamil Nadu state), this extraordinary and unique weapon is really revival.

In the rank of martial arts training of Kalaripayattu sect, the technique of using sword swords is often taught last, for students who have reached a high level, because it is simply the most difficult and dangerous subject.

Students who have been trained with urumi need to master the soft whip technique . Then they began to get used to the urumi with cloths . to shape and capture the incredibly complex way of soft swords.

This helps the boxer learn how to move smoothly and in tune with the sword, reducing the risk of hurting yourself during the practice.

Unlike normal swords, pure sword swords are not or very rarely used to "stab" an enemy, simply because its tongue is always soft. Instead, urumi's common moves are "slashing" and "cutting".

The way urumi works is also different, the martial artist often swings the blade (s) around his head and neck at high speed, forming sharp "steel wheels" that both cover his body and work. Continuous click on the opponent.

In addition, maintaining continuous movement also helps the blade to have enough energy to destroy the target, limiting its limitations because of its "softness" .

A "great player" with a pure sword, nearly 5 meters long.

Urumi also has another very specific and terrifying attack method, usually only for "super players" . Then the boxer can use the blade to wrap the opponent's body (usually the neck) and then jerk it to cut it easily.

These characteristics make urumi more advantageous in combat, especially when the fighter has to fight against many people. It is also said to be able to " bend " itself to attack around the shield - the enemy's armor.

Of course all this flexibility has a price. As we can imagine, a sharp blade swung around the head around my neck, being able to "sharpen" the tip of the nose, ears and many other body parts.

Today, urumi often appear only in real life during the performances of the high-ranking Kalaripayattu. However, the image of the legendary "sword sword" is still admired in culture. There has been an Indian historical film produced in 2011 called "Urumi" because the main character in the film is associated with a pure sword.

And no matter what, " urumi " sword is worthy to be revived to live with its thousands of years of legend, honoring people and a culture that created one of the unique weapons. most of the world.