Cheena di

Cheena di (lit. 'Chinese fist or Chinese punch', or Chinna ati; Malayalam: Cheena Adi) is a Chinese-derived martial art in Sri Lanka.[1] It was brought to Sri Lanka by Chinese Buddhist missionaries who spread Chin Na, a subsystem included in many Kung fu styles, which focus on grappling.[2] In its traditional orthodox way, Cheena di takes 15 years to master. Cheena di and Angampora are the two native martial arts of Sri Lanka.[3]

Cheena di
Two practitioners sparring
Also known asCheena Adi (Malayalam)
Chinna ati
FocusGrappling
HardnessSemi-contact
Country of originSri Lanka
ParenthoodChinese martial arts
Olympic sportNo

History

According to folklore, it was first brought to Sri Lanka 1600 years ago by Shaolin monks on pilgrimage to the Temple of the Tooth.[4][5][6] Its technique, weaponry and attire is similar to Angampora, which was influenced by Indian martial arts. The famous Disapathiniya of Sathara Korale of the Marawalliye faction who is credited to have preserved the art was trained in India.[7][8][9]

See also

References
  1. Perera, Harshi (28 May 2013). "Angampora should be brought back to the limelight". Daily News. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. Gil, Manuela García; Garcia, Víctor Lluís Pérez i. De Oriente a Occidente - Sabiduría Ancestral -. Vision Libros. p. 196. ISBN 978-84-9886-183-9.
  3. "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.
  4. "Galle Art Trail Festival - feast for mind and heart" (PDF). The Island. 23 October 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  5. http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2006/09/24/zin02.asp
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20171210022938/http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2006/09/24/zin02.asp
  7. Hewavissenthi, Amal (6 March 2011). "A woman sword-fighter in Sri Lanka". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  8. Wasala, Chinthana (1 September 2007). "'Angampora' the local martial art needs to be revived". Daily News. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  9. Pathiravitana, S. (4 June 2004). "Our first ever woman Disave". The Island. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
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