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Angampora: Martial Arts of Sri Lanka

Dec 13, 2016
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Angampora warrior division released a video of the ancient art of Angampora, showcasing the ancient art used by warriors in Sri Lanka. The new Angampora division is set to revive an ancient legacy that has been

According to apocryphal Sinhalese folklore, angampora’s history stretches to as far back as 30,000 years and was said to be created by Katharagama Mahasen of the Yaksha tribe. According to the “Sinhala Rajavaliya” all the heads of ancient monarch practiced Angampora and gave it to the next generation. This art was dedicated to protect the nation and the buddhism.

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