First Dojo Opens In Sultanate
By Zasika Musdi

Bandar Seri Begawan - The first-ever martial arts 'dojo' (training hall) officially opened its doors to the public yesterday.

The dojo offers its members first-class training facilities and qualified instructors. It is well equipped to cater for full training for members in their beginners level right up to the advance level, in martial arts such as karate, taekwando, kickboxing, and the 3-in-1 silat, kuntao and arnis.

It also boasts international style boxing training and exercise.

The place awards certificates to its members following the completion of training, and it also provides traditional Chinese body conditioning and breathing techniques lessons.

The dojo welcomes parties who are interested in following the exercise routines only as a means of keeping their body fit and healthy.

The uniqueness of this training hall lies in the plethora of martial arts offered, as most other training centres in Brunei offers only one form of martial arts training.

Dojo Advisor Hj Kamaruddin bin Dato Paduka Hj Talib said this concept is the first of its kind in Brunei and Malaysia.

"This is one of our efforts in supporting the aim of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in-developing a healthy mindset among youths, and to show that martial arts isn't an aggressive sport, but one that teaches discipline and encourages fitness," he said.

"All our instructors are qualified - some have participated and won medals during the SEA games and other competitions - and we are all ready to share our experiences with other Bruneians."

The dojo is located at the same building as Ericsson in Kg Jaya Setia (Jln Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Berakas). -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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