Sri Lankan martial arts
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There are 2 styles of martial arts native to Sri Lanka, these are Cheena di and Angampora.
Cheena di was taught by Chinese monks to locals when they made pilgrimages to see Buddha's footprint and tooth. Relics that are still on display in Sri Lanka. This is the more popular style of the two.
The other Style is Angampora and it is the style taught to soldiers during the pre-colonial period. However, during the European rule, this fighting style was banned. As a result, it was taught in secrecy and is still taught only to a few.
Weapons used in this style include:
- Sword
- Dagger
- Staff
- Spear
- Bow and arrow
This style also employs a unique weapon consisting of a metal whip with serrations.
Due to a lack of teachers and the length of time it takes to master eiter style, the number of practitioners are in decline.
Karate, boxing, aikido and the more well-known martial arts have become popular in Sri Lanka supplanting the traditional styles.
[edit] See also
Various Indian martial arts: Pehlwani • Kalarippayattu • Malla-yuddha • Vajra Mushti • Chakram • Kabaddi • Silambam Nillaikalakki • Gatka • Others
Notable Practitioners: The Great Gama • Phillip Zarrilli • Jasmine Simhalan • Jyesthimallas • Gobar Goho • Imam Baksh Pahalwan • Paul Whitrod • Gulam • Guru Har Gobind • John Will
Related articles: Kshatriya • Yoga • List of Indian mêlée weapons • Dravidian martial arts • Ayurveda • Sri Lankan martial arts • Indian martial arts in popular culture • Foreign influence on Chinese martial arts
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