How is the silambam self-skill event scored?
A · Advanced · Displays · 2 of 2The self-skill event is a two-minute display out of 20. The salute and weapon swings (ten skills at 0.5) and the decorative swings (ten at 0.5) are worth 5 each; footwork, Kaaladi Varisai, 3. The best movement, Karanam, earns 0.5 and Tholil Varisai 1.5. Style, speed, skill, variety and power earn a mark each.
How it works
- Time: two minutes.
- Total: 20.
- Salute and swings: 5.
- Decorative swings: 5.
- Footwork: 3.
- Karanam: 0.5.
- Tholil Varisai: 1.5.
- Style to power: 5.
The glossary has the self-skill event, the self-skill marks, the Kaaladi, the skill names, the veechu and the display deductions.
Tricky cases
What does dropping the stick cost?
One mark.
Is footwork scored on its own?
Yes. At least ten steps, 0.3 each.
When do coaches see the marks?
The ring chairman posts them on the board after the category.
Are the skills described in the rule book?
No. They are named only.
Why the rule exists
Marking each skill group separately makes the display show the full range of what silambam teaches.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Salute and swings | 5 | L S 5 |
| Footwork | 3 | L S 5 |
| Style marks | 5 | L S 5 |
From the rule book
SGFI Silambam Rules and WSA Silambam Sports Rules: SGFI chapter 5 and the self-skill score card. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: SGFI Silambam Rules; WSA Silambam Sports Rules (web page).