National School of Butthan Martial Art - Rajshahi College Branch

nculcating self-discipline and pragmatic restructuring of personal nature. Butthan is well renowned as a south Asian system of life development and empowerment combining physical, mental, psychophysical, and spiritual empowerment systems traditionally practiced in South Asia in the context of modern times, attained through practice of physical, mental, and combat exercises and training programs. 'Butthan' is originally a Sanskrit word means 'defense with distinction' , 'upliftment' or 'spiritual defence' is defined as 'establishing truth by replacing the conventional' or 'awakening'. The system of Butthan has evolved by amalgamation of knowledge and science of psychology, trigonometry, human anatomy, physiology, logic, human nervous system, siddha medical knowledge, Yoga, blended with selected self defence methods of the ancient Indian, Burmese and Tibetan Unarmed and Weapons combat systems, towards achieving a harmonious mind, body and a way of life. Butthan is also an effective self-defence which is practiced in modern times as a safe sport. The person who practices Butthan is called “Butthanchariya”. Butthanchariya’s life forms a triangle with Sadhana (Endeavour), Praggya (Wisdom) and Saggya (Seeking Self Knowledge). Five Sadhanas are : (1) Butthan Dhyana (Meditation/ Mind training) (2) Atmaraksa o Krira (Self-defence and Sports) (3) Baktigot o Samajik Kallyan (Personal & Social wellbeing) (4) Sarircharchya o Vajrapran (Physical Training & Vajra Pran)(5) Kawsol (Strategy). Five Proggayas are : (1) Gana (Wisdom) (2) Noitokota (Morality) (3) Sahas (Courage) (4) Vakti (Respect) (5) Oddyabasay (Perseverance) Last not the list is Soggya or Intuition or seeking self knowledge. The system of Butthan helps to empower life, attain better health, fitness, self-defense, confidence, leadership, develop moral values in life, and as a part of social development motivates the youth positively to be a responsible citizen and a sound human being. Butthan is an attachment of great value to the time-honoured long traditional martial arts systems incorporating modern and most advanced research based scientific principals and techniques. It is also a culmination of real life experiences and scientific principles combining the essence of ancient arts like Varma Kalai, Bando, Vajramushti, Tibetan & Chinese Kempo, Kalaripayattu, Bansahy, Yoga, Silambam, and other selected strategies. The Combat System of Butthan develops psychophysical capability for defending oneself effectively in unpredictable and dangerous situations without being unnerved. The strength of mind controls the strength of body. This control of the mind enables oneself to stand up to the challenges in life and disciplines one’s mind and body. Hence, it is different from competitive martial art practices, which basically aim at gaining points, belts, sashes, medals etc. by exhibition of skill and performance on the mat. Apart from physical techniques, the disciplinarian, philosophical, ethical expressionistic and meditative aspects of Butthan are vital features for one's development.