Timor-leste
On December 10, 2025, the Council of Ministers in Timor-Leste approved a draft resolution to extend the suspension of martial arts teaching, learning, and practice until June 30, 2026. This decision includes the continued temporary closure of all venues and facilities used for these activities.
The extension follows previous resolutions aimed at consolidating social peace achieved since November 2023. The government emphasizes the need to ensure that martial arts practice occurs solely within the sporting sphere, contributing to the civic and humanistic education of young people.
The éth Constitutional Government has finalized the legislative process to submit a law proposal to the National Parliament. This proposal aims to establish a new legal framework for the practice of martial arts. Until its approval and entry into force, the suspension remains necessary to maintain public order and safety.
Martial arts practitioners and organizations are required to comply with the extended suspension. The government urges all stakeholders to await the forthcoming legal framework, which will provide clear guidelines for the resumption of martial arts activities in a regulated and safe environment.
For more detailed information, refer to the original article on TATOLI's website.
