Angampora (Martial art in Sri Lanka )

One of our most ancient traditional martial arts, Angampora from Sri Lanka., that was used in many a battle against foreign invaders. "Angampora’, is a traditional martial art in Sri Lanka, which is known to be one of the oldest ghting disciplines in the world. It’s a deeply spiritual form of combat which has its roots in di erent philosophies of nature and astrology and also has a strong connection
to music, employing rhythmic and owing movements. ‘Angampora’ means ‘unarmed combat’. Combat techniques where in weapons are used are called ‘Illangam’. ‘Maya Angam’ is a technique which involves the use of spells and incantations to confuse or bringan opponent down.

According to the Sinhalese folklore, origin of Angampora dates back to over 33,000 years It says that the ghting style had originated among the Yaksha tribe, one of the four hela -tribes which lived in Sri Lanka back then. Two ancient scripts named Varga Purnikawa and Pancha Rakkhawaliya identify nine hermits as its founders. The folklore describes Rana Ravana, a mythical warrior said to have lived 5,000 years ago, as the most feared Angam warrior of all time is worshiped as a ghting God even today.