Sri Lankan martial arts
There are two 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 either 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.
See also
External links
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Indian subcontinent
- North India: Gatka (Sikh) · Inbuan (Mizoram) · Lathi (stick fighting) · Malla-yuddha · Musti yuddha · Mukna (Manipur) · Pehlwani (Persian wrestling) · Thang-Ta (Manipur)
- South India Kalarippayattu · Kuttu varisai · Marma Ati · Silambam
- Middle East and Central Asia
Greater Iran
- Varzesh-e Pahlavani, Pehlwani
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- Western
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- other
- Americas: Okichitaw
- Africa: Dambe, Istunka, Canarian wrestling, Senegalese wrestling
- Oceania: Mau rākau
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