page_title: Cheena di
hierarchical_section_title: Cheena di
caption_attribution_description: English: The Traditional Martial Arts of Srilankan Muslims.
context_page_description: Cheena di is a Chinese-derived martial art from Sri Lanka. According to folklore, it was first brought to Sri Lanka 1600 years ago by Shaolin monks on pilgrimage to the Temple of the Tooth. 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.
  Cheena di is nearly extinct today; the art takes at least 15 years to master. However, some people can take less than 15 years to master, depending on how well you train.
context_section_description: Cheena di (Sinhala: චීනාඩි, lit. Chinese fist or Chinese punch) is a Chinese-derived martial art from Sri Lanka. According to folklore, it was first brought to Sri Lanka 1600 years ago by Shaolin monks on pilgrimage to the Temple of the Tooth. 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.
  Cheena di is nearly extinct today; the art takes at least 15 years to master. However, some people can take less than 15 years to master, depending on how well you train.
caption: The Traditional Martial Arts of Sri Lankans
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