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Bandung's Civil Defense to Train in Tarung Derajat Martial Arts

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The city of Bandung is planning to train its civil defense force (Linmas) in the martial art Tarung Derajat.
  • This initiative aims to equip Linmas members with self-defense skills to address potential security threats, including street crime.
  • Tarung Derajat, a martial art originating from Bandung, is being promoted to enhance local security and preserve the city's cultural heritage.

Bandung is set to integrate the martial art Tarung Derajat into its civil defense force training, aiming to bolster security and combat street crime. The city government and the Bandung branch of the Tarung Derajat Sports Family (Kodrat) are collaborating on a plan to teach self-defense skills to members of the Perlindungan Masyarakat (Linmas), or civil defense units, across all 151 sub-districts.

Every sub-district will select the best one, whether male or female Linmas. They will then be equipped to provide training to the teams below them.

— Muhammad FarhanBandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan explained the tiered training structure for Linmas members.

The initiative, discussed during a joint training session at Bandung's City Hall on Sunday, August 9, 2026, will involve a tiered approach. Each sub-district will select one top Linmas member, male or female, to receive advanced training. These selected individuals will then be responsible for imparting their newly acquired skills to other Linmas members within their respective areas.

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan emphasized that this program is designed to equip Linmas with the capabilities to confront potential security disturbances, including street crime and muggings. He urged the provincial and city branches of Tarung Derajat, along with the Bandung City Sports Committee (KONI), to make this program a tangible collaboration with the city administration.

Tarung Derajat provides provisions for Linmas to fight crime and also muggers.

— Muhammad FarhanMayor Farhan stated the purpose of the martial arts training for civil defense.

Farhan highlighted the unique significance of Tarung Derajat to Bandung, as the martial art originated and developed in the city, creating a strong historical connection. He encouraged athletes and officials to promote Tarung Derajat globally, asserting its inseparable link to Bandung's history and identity. "Let's show the whole world that Tarung Derajat in Bandung is the best in the world," he stated.

Let's show the whole world that Tarung Derajat in Bandung is the best in the world.

— Muhammad FarhanMayor Farhan encouraged the promotion of the martial art globally.

Meanwhile, the head of Kodrat Kota Bandung, Asep Robin, noted that his newly appointed leadership, in place for about six weeks, is already preparing facilities to support athlete development and Tarung Derajat activities. Kodrat Kota Bandung now has a 1,026 square meter secretariat that can serve as a training venue and a training camp. Robin also mentioned that the leadership includes several heads of departments and directors of regional-owned enterprises.

Tarung Derajat can be trained anytime there.

— Asep RobinAsep Robin, head of Kodrat Kota Bandung, described the new secretariat's facilities.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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