What Is The Martial Arts

 

  What Is The Martial Arts 

         Martial art is a form of combat, a traditional form of art found among different nations in different styles. This is practised for self-defence, mental and spiritual development and sometime for law enforcement. There are two types of martial arts, armed and unarmed. In armed martial arts weapons like swords , shields and daggers are used. However , kicking and punching are commonly used techniques in both armed and unarmed combat. 

                 Styles and techniques used in martial arts differ depending on the application and intention. For example , today many young women learn martial art for self-defence while some turn to it for mental and spiritual development as well as for physical fitness. Judo , Boxing , Karate , Kickboxing , Taekwondo and Wrestling are some forms of different types of martial arts.

What Is The Martial Arts 

                 Angampora or Angam is known as the indigenous fighting art in Srilanka. It is believed to have a history which dates back to more than 33,000 years. This art is said to have originated from a yakka warrior. Ancient kings had used this form of fighting art to proctect the nation. Angam can be divided into three sections, Angampora , Illangampora and Mayangam. It has been the traditional practice of the guru to impart Angam knowledge and its secrets only to his most faithful and trustworthy students. Hence the value and popularity of this form of martial arts has increased over the generations. 

What Is The Martial Arts 

                  A student who takes the Angam oath will enter the training area without headwear or footwear. It is considered as a sacred space made of fine clay and ground coconut fibres. However , the students are trained in different locations such as grasslands , beaches and even swamplands. It is a must for a student to engage in breathing meditation to make his or her combat skills perfect.