ART OF EIGHT LIMBS (MUAYTHAI/ BORAN) MARTIAL ART TRAINING COURSE COMMENCED AT SECURITY FORCE HEADQUARTERS (EAST)
The Art of Eight Limbs known as MUAYTHAI/ BORAN arguably one of the most effective and realistic martial arts/sports has been introduced to Sri Lanka Army. MUAYTHAI/BORAN is a form of physical and mental discipline which includes combat on foot, use of fists, elbows, knees, shins and feet, throwing, breaking and is being associated with a good physical preparation that makes a very effective full-contact fighter.\r\nOfficial inauguration of the martial art and 3x month basic course commenced at SF HQ (E) on 28 Jun 2017. On behalf of the Comd SF (E) Maj Gen Nandana Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP ndu, Colonel General Staff SF HQ (E) Col Chamath Warakagoda psc delivered the opening remarks highlighting the value of learning this noble martial art and potential future prospects of knowing self defence skills. Further, he stressed that Army Muaythai Committee has obtained necessary international recognition whereas the committee is recognized under Kru (Master) Muaythai Association and World Muay Boran Federation.\r\nFinally, the students were advised not only to concentrate on physical fighting skills, but also to inculcate discipline that enhances our spirit and quality of life through training of our body and mind together. \r\n
