DILI, 10 december 2025 (TATOLI) – The Council of Ministers has approved a draft resolution extending the suspension of martial arts teaching, learning, and practice until 30 June 2026, including the continued temporary closure of all venues and facilities used for these activities.
The decision follows the Government Resolution No. 45/2023 of November 10th, which has already been successively extended by Resolutions No. 17/2024 of April 24th, No. 60/2024 of November 7th, and No. 22/2025 of April 7th.
The assumptions that justified the suspension in force remain unchanged, namely the need to consolidate the social peace achieved since November 2023 and to ensure that the practice of martial arts occurs solely in the sporting sphere, contributing to the civic and humanistic education of young people.
The 9th Constitutional Government recently finalised the legislative process to submit to the National Parliament a law proposal establishing the new legal framework for the practice of martial arts. Until its approval and entry into force, it remains necessary to continue the suspension and temporary closure of venues intended for the teaching, learning, and practice of martial arts.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
