It is strongly said that you should not teach even your child if the required discipline is not within him/her.
The student if selected would have to promise /sworn/ declare by a statement after lighting lamps for Lord Buddha,
Emperor Ravana and the protecting Gods that the art learnt will only be used in his/her defense or in defense of the family and in the service of the country.
History mentions thirty two weapons that have been used by the warriors of the king. Out of these the sword,
bow & arrow, dagger, spear & the stick were the main five weapons. Since the techniques pertaining to all these were numerous,
one single person to master all weapons required a life time of dedicated training. Sadly the prohibition that was in force for
nearly two centuries appear to have been successful in suppressing any such effort and had made much of the knowledge oblivion.
Ex- Bow & Arrow techniques.
However we still have the opportunity to learn 95% of the art from the Masters who are willing to teach the knowledge that has been preserved down their generations.
ARMED COMBAT
Where various types of weapons are used, such combat techniques were called “ILLANGAM”.
There are 64 weapons (with 32 various types of swords) using in Illangampora (armed combat).
To who wish to become a master in Angam he/she must master in those 64 weapons. Some of those weapons are.
Sword (single edge)
Sword (double edge)
Spear
Long stick
Short stick
Dagger
Short sword
Club
Knuckle duster
Horn Dagger
Knife
Axe
Lance
Hatchet
Bow & Arrow
Iron club
Welayudhaya (Belt sword)
