Considered to be extremely similar to \u201cAngampora\u201d is a South Asian martial art form known as Cheena Di. This \u201cstriking\u201d combat form is said to have originated from Sri Lanka, and closely resembles Chinese Kung Fu in terms of technique. Apparently, Cheena Di is rarely practiced nowadays and supposedly requires about 15 years to master it. In addition, teachers have continued to teach this martial art form using orthodox methods. Furthermore, the term Cheena Di when literally translated means \u201cChinese Punch\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of Sri Lanka, Cheena Di was first introduced into the country by visiting Shaolin monks from China. Apparently, these monks visited this beautiful \u201cIsland nation\u201d so as to view the \u201cRelic of Buddha\u2019s teeth\u201d. In addition, this combat form is extremely similar in terms of technique to Angampora that was also developed in this country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of unarmed combat, the weapon mainly used are the \u201chands and feet\u201d of the wrestler. While in the case of armed combat the weapon mainly used will include a sword, knives, and staves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of technique, \u201cstriking and grappling\u201d are mainly used by a fighter to overcome an opponent. And so moves such as locks, grips, strikes, blocks, and nerve point attacks are frequently used in this combat form. Furthermore, weapons such sword, shields, knives, etc may also be used in the Cheena Di. As for training centers\/schools, there are none available around the world for those interested in learning this \u201cgrappling and striking\u201d combat form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n