Aasan R. Rajendran

Aasan R. Rajendran
Residence Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation
  • Martial Artist
  • Varma therapist
  • Writer
  • Varmakkalai stunt choreographer
Years active 1972 – present
Website www.varmakkalai.com

Aasan R. Rajendran is an Indian varmakkalai practitioner, martial artist and stunt choreographer. He choreographed the actor Kamal Hassan in the 1996 Tamil-language film Indian directed by S. Shankar.[1][2] He has been teaching this art to many students in Madurai, not only for self-defence but also for healing.[1][2] Aasan Rajendran has been practicing this art for the past 50 years.[3]

Rajendran performs both Kuthu Varisai (body contact) and Silambam (using weapons) styles of combat.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 The Varmakkalai Veeran of Madurai. New Indian Express
  2. 1 2 Free Medical Camp mentioned in Daily Events. Dinamalar Madurai
  3. ↑ Training for 50 Years. SBS Australia
  4. ↑ Martial art with a healing touch. The Hindu, April 28, 2003
  5. ↑ Presided over Manja Varmakkalai Competition - Mentioned in Madurai Regional News Section Page (After Page#15)
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