Angampora Martial Arts Show from Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration2h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour gives you the chance to see and experience the ancient Sri Lankan martial artform of Angampora in person. Watch demonstrations of the various high-level techniques of Angampora. View knife fights, gang fights, the art of swords, and much more. Learn some basic Angampora techniques from professionals, if you are interested. This is a wonderfully fun tour for those who are interested in martial and history, or have a great sense of adventure.

What's included

  • Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle, with the service of an English-speaking driver.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pick up and drop off from your hotel in Colombo.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Expenses of personal nature.

What to expect

  1. Colombo
    Pass by
    Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, is a melting pot of cultures and influences. Its bustling streets are lined with colonial-era buildings, modern skyscrapers, and bustling markets. The city's rich history, diverse cuisine, and warm hospitality make it a captivating destination for travelers from around the world.
  2. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Angampora is an ancient martial art form practiced in Sri Lanka for millennia. According to folklore, the history of this martial arts stretches back to almost 30,000 years. Ancient scripts mention that it was born from the efforts of nine hermits; and the most famous expert of this art is believed to be Rana Ravana, a mythical warrior said to have lived 5,000 years ago. Either way, it indeed fact that it was used in wars for almost two millennia as confirmed by historic evidence presented in carvings from various ancient temples such as the Embekke Devalaya, The temple of the Tooth, etc; and many historic scripts.

    The combat techniques of Angampora include grappling, striking, and most especially pressure point attacks that can cause pain or even permanent paralysis. It incorporates hand-to-hand fighting with various weaponry; such as knives, swords, staves, maces, and more. There are also self-defense techniques, sport, exercise and meditation techniques that can be learned.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up you from your Hotel in Colombo.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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