urumi
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The urumi is a traditional South Indian flexible, whip-like sword known for its multiple long, ribbon-like blades and demanding, acrobatic fighting techniques.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
South Indian weapon
ⓘ
flexible sword ⓘ weapon ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Kerala NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bladeLength | often longer than a conventional sword ⓘ |
| carriedAs |
coiled around the waist
ⓘ
worn like a belt ⓘ |
| culturalRegion |
Dravidian regions
ⓘ
Indian subcontinent ⓘ |
| dangerLevel | high risk to wielder ⓘ |
| designedFor |
multiple opponents
ⓘ
wide attack arcs ⓘ |
| featuredIn |
Indian martial folklore
ⓘ
demonstration performances ⓘ |
| grippedWith |
one hand
ⓘ
two hands ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
chuttuval
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
urumi sword ⓘ |
| hasBladeCount | multiple blades ⓘ |
| hasBladeForm | ribbon-like ⓘ |
| hasBladeType |
flexible
ⓘ
whip-like ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
flexible blade
ⓘ
guard ⓘ hilt ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryMaterial | steel ⓘ |
| hasType | sword ⓘ |
| historicalUse |
close combat
ⓘ
martial training ⓘ |
| isConsidered | difficult to master ⓘ |
| requiresSkillLevel | advanced ⓘ |
| requiresTechnique | acrobatic fighting techniques ⓘ |
| requiresTrainingIn |
agility
ⓘ
spatial awareness ⓘ weapon control ⓘ |
| safetyRequirement |
extensive supervised practice
ⓘ
protective distance from spectators ⓘ |
| usedFor |
cutting
ⓘ
intimidation ⓘ slashing ⓘ |
| usedIn | South India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInMartialArt | Kalaripayattu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| wieldedWith |
circular motions
ⓘ
whipping motions ⓘ |
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