Angampora
Artඅංගම්පොර("Body Combat")
Overview
Ancient Sri Lankan martial art combining hand-to-hand combat, weapons, and spiritual practices. Was banned by the British colonial government and has been undergoing revival since Sri Lankan independence.
Combat Effectiveness
Overall Combat Rating
5/10
History & Origin
Lineage & Key Figures
Structure & Training
Pora Haramba (combat grappling)Maya Angam (illusion techniques)
StrikesKicksGrapplingPressure point attacksWeaponsSpiritual practices
sri lankan martial arttraditional
Competition
Medical & Safety
high/10
Sources & References
[1] De Silva, Chandra R. The Angampora Tradition. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka. — link
Geography & Status
Active
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