28th October 2019 19:37:34 Hours
As a concept initiated by the Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Jagath Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc in wake of moulding soldiers for any exigent circumstance, Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) conducted series “Budo” self defence martial art courses from 01 to 16 August 2019 and 05 to 25 September 2019 at the Headquarters premises of Security Force (Wanni). The third phase of this martial art training course was commenced on 28 October 2019.
These courses have been basically designed to train soldiers when they have to confront a situation causing multiple effects for their personal safety while performing their prime duty as a soldier in a present day context. In same, these courses will be a great impact for soldiers to maintain the physical strength and mental stability in any circumstance when accomplishing their routine tasks and special duties.
09 Officers and 308 Other Ranks opted out from phase number I and II and had been qualified in “Blue” standard belt will be trained under the third phase of “Budo” martial art programme. This selected group will be qualified with the highest level of “Blue” standard belt after successfully completing the third phase scheduled to be launched for 15 working days.
A team of well experienced and qualified Army instructors along with one of the veteran martial art instructors in Sri Lanka Renshi Mr Clement De Zoysa (Black Belt - Dan 8) as the chief instructor are conducting these courses.
The opening ceremony was graced by the Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Jagath Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc as the chief guest. The General Officer Commanding Officer of 56 Division, Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier Administration and Quartering together with Senior Staff Officers of Headquarters Security Force (Wanni) too were present at the occasion.
