Martial arts in the age of Metaverse | Aishwarya Manivannan | TEDxPollachi

Martial arts today is more than self-defence. In fact, it is for self-defence least of all. In this age of Metaverse, martial arts continue to attract people to its discipline and affect lives in myriad ways. As a practitioner of Silambam, an ancient martial art from southern India, Aishwarya Manivannan talks about how the practice has affected her life, her other professional undertakings and her understanding of the feminine. Aishwarya Manivannan is an International Silambam Champion and founder of Maisha Studio, an art, and design academy. Through her unique pedagogy in creative education and design thinking, she has mentored students across multiple academic forums and organizations, creating leaders and independent thinkers across the creative industry.
An ambassador for Silambam, the ancient traditional martial art form of Tamil Nadu, Aishwarya has represented India in the World, Asian, South Asian, and National Silambam Championships 2015-17 winning 23 medals including 10 gold and 2 Individual Championships. A certified international Silambam referee, she holds a Diploma in Silambam Fencing and has introduced Silambam and thrown fresh light on this ancient martial art. She has collaborated with renowned artists, performed at many stages worldwide, and works on creating awareness, sharing, and documenting Silambam. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx