ABOUT NALIN DOJO
Meet Founder, President, and Chief Instructor Sensei Nalin Sri Bandara, and explore the story, science, and philosophy behind the Yoga Martial Arts concept in Abu Dhabi and Sri Lanka.
MEET SENSEI NALIN SRI BANDARA
Founder, President and Chief Instructor of Nalin Dojo Abu Dhabi
Sensei H. M. Nalin Sri Tikiri Bandara is an experienced martial arts instructor, sports-science professional, and founder of Nalin Dojo Abu Dhabi. He began practising martial arts in Sri Lanka in 1996, with his earliest documented karate certificate awarded in 1998.
He has now dedicated approximately 30 years to martial arts training, teaching, and organizational leadership. He is officially authorized by Honbu Tokyo as a Dojo Operator and Representative of the World Karate Alliance–Kyokushin Bugakukai.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BLACK-BELT RANKS
Sensei Nalin holds several internationally and nationally recognized black-belt ranks across multiple martial arts traditions:
Kyokushin Karate
World Karate Alliance–Kyokushin Bugakukai
Karate-do
Sri Lanka Karate-do Federation
Ashihara Karate
Ashihara Karate World Independent Union
Mumonkai Budo Karate-do
Nippon Karate-do Mumonkai, Japan
THE YOGA MARTIAL ARTS CONCEPT
Sensei Nalin’s diverse martial arts background includes Kyokushin Karate, Ashihara Karate, Mumonkai Budo Karate, full-contact karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, kickboxing, yoga, meditation, and practical self-defence.
This extensive experience inspired him to develop the **Yoga Martial Arts** concept. By uniquely combining full-contact Kyokushin Karate, Yoga mobility, Jiu-Jitsu ground defense, and modern Sports Science, this system accelerates physical development, instills deep discipline, builds unshakable confidence, and fosters emotional resilience.
ACADEMIC & HEALTHCARE QUALIFICATIONS
Alongside his martial arts qualifications, Sensei Nalin completed the **Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences** through the Faculty of Medicine at the **University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka**.
He also holds professional certifications in personal training, fitness instruction, bodybuilding and fitness coaching, nutrition planning, yoga, and meditation, as well as Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED.
- Diploma in Exercise & Sport Sciences (Univ. of Peradeniya)
- Certified in Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid, CPR & AED
- Certified Master Trainer, Fitness Instructor & Nutritionist
- Full-Contact Karate Referee Diploma Holder
NATIONAL SERVICE & GLOBAL AWARDS
Throughout his career, Sensei Nalin has trained children, teenagers, and adults while developing successful competitors, instructors, and internationally certified black belts. He served as a Project Coordinator and Executive Committee member within Sri Lanka’s national karate structure.
In recognition of his contributions to the development of Karate-do, he received formal recognition from the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka. In **2026**, he was awarded the prestigious **Budo Spirit Award** by the *Kokusai Yudansha Renmei (International Black Belt Federation)* in recognition of his lifelong commitment and service to martial arts.
Japanese Embassy Recognition
For Karate-do development
2026 Budo Spirit Award
International Black Belt Federation
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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