Cheena di

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Cheenadi
South Indian martial arts
Olympic sportNo

Cheena di (lit. 'Chinese stepping method or Chinese fist/punch', former in contemporary

Sri Lanka Tamils
, all living in the same poor-ish neighbourhoods.

History

According to urban folklore, it was first brought to Sri Lanka 1600 years ago by

Kung fu styles, which focus on grappling.[6] Its technique, weaponry and attire is similar to Angampora, which was influenced by South Indian martial arts
.

Cheena di and Angampora are the two native martial arts of Sri Lanka.[7] In general, Cheena di is said to be the more eclectic and evolving form of the two, assimilating useful techniques from whatever source it came across, such as from martial arts practised by various foreign traders and emigrants.

Known practitioners include Masters Gunadasa Subasinghe, Wilbert Fernando, Oliver Sirisena (Gune Mahaththaya), and Wasantha Lanerolle (Kethe Sudu Mahaththaya).[8][9][10][11] While some others have already re-branded themselves as Angampora practitioners.

Technique

Cheena di as demonstrated by masters mentioned above features an assortment of fist punches, open palm strikes, finger thrusts, forearm strikes, hammerfists, elbow strikes, knee strikes, shin strikes, kicks, sweeps, headbutts, jointlocks, and throws. The footwork is a combination of linear movement and full circle spinning movement, the latter being used to defend sneak attacks from behind.

See also

References

  1. ^ Perera, Harshi (28 May 2013). "Angampora should be brought back to the limelight". Daily News. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. ^ Subasinghe, Gunadasa. "Master Gunadasa Subasinghe: Cheena di Hrda Saakshiya". Angampora Martial Art (Interview). YouTube.
  3. ^ "Galle Art Trail Festival - feast for mind and heart" (PDF). The Island. 23 October 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  4. ^ "|| Zing!".
  5. ^ "|| Zing!". Archived from the original on 2017-12-10.
  6. ISBN 978-84-9886-183-9
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  7. ^ "Sri Lankan martial arts - the Cheena di boys and girls". Sunday Observer. 24 September 2006. Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  8. ^ Subasinghe, Gunadasa. "Master Gunadasa Subasinghe: Cheena di Hrda Saakshiya". Angampora Martial Art (Interview). YouTube.
  9. ^ Lanerolle, Wasantha. "Kethe Sudu Mahaththaya:Story about One of the Great Masters of Cheenadi". Angampora Martial Art (Interview). YouTube.
  10. ^ Fernando, Wilbert. "The Story of an Unknown Fighter: Master Wilbert". Angampora Martial Art (Interview). YouTube.
  11. ^ Sirisena, Oliver. "Art of "Cheenadi"". Angampora Martial Art (Interview). YouTube.
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