Sri Lanka can be shown as an island with a great culture in its indigenous martial art pointed out as Angampora. Along with the family background as well as educational, cultural and tribal changes in the country, Angampora martial art has also changed remarkably. According to the historical facts, Angampora is currently in ruins and it, was taught by the early traditional Angampora Rishis. The Present research was based on the data provided by fifteen informants related to Angampora who were purposively selected from the Kaluthara, Galenbinduwewa, Korathota and Ritigala areas in Sri Lanka. Primary data were mostly acquired using observation, structured interviews and semistructured interviews. Ten written books and historical reports served as the sources for the secondary data. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis method. According to finding of the study, family background and Yakka tribe were the main factors that affected the origin and survival of Angampora, while education, culture and gender didn’t have much effect. But as a cultural aspect, it is seen that in Angampora that the practice was mandatory for a Sinhala Buddhists. Finally the conclusion shown the family background and Yakka tribe affected the origin and survival of traditional martial art Angampora. Furthermore, traditional art studies are very dearth, so further researches are needed. The martial art of Angampora should be conserved and made more widely known in nation because it is currently on the verge of extinction.