About

Dr. (hc) Saman Kapila Wijenayake (Saman K. Wijenayake) was born on February 27, 1977, in Hettipola City, Matale, Sri Lanka. He is the founder of the Seishin Karate School and Seishin Mixed Martial Arts Club UAE, as well as the visionary behind the CFC – Ceylon Fighting Club, which he founded in 2016. CFC is officially approved by an Olympic club, further affirming its credibility and commitment to international sports standards. The club also has an active presence in Milan, Italy. Saman K. Wijenayake began his martial arts journey in March 1988, starting with Kyokushin Karate. He deepened his skills through four years of rigorous training in Seishin Budo (NIKO) under Sensei D.C.M. Karunathilake from 1994 to 1998. In 1997, he was appointed as the Branch Chief of Nakayama Kaikan Karate in Sri Lanka, marking a major milestone in his career. In 1999, Saman achieved global recognition by setting a Guinness World Record for breaking 1,500 tiles in just 42 minutes. That same year, he enhanced his expertise by training in Kickboxing in Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, and also completed Muay Thai Instructor Training in Thailand. Continuing his international exposure, he traveled to India, Japan, and Denmark in 2004 to participate in the Asian Tournament, the World Cup, and specialized Seishin Budo (NIKO) training, ultimately earning his 2nd DAN Black Belt. Today, Dr. Saman K. Wijenayake is recognized not only for his remarkable personal achievements but also for his dedication to promoting martial arts globally. Through his schools and clubs, he continues to inspire the next generation of martial artists with a strong foundation in discipline, resilience, and excellence.

Dr. (hc) Saman Kapila Wijenayake World Champion

Dr. (hc) Kapila Wijenayake World Champion

Ceylon Fight Club was established in 2014 in Milan, Italy. The club mainly focuses on Full Contact Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Self-Defense, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

The founder, Dr. Kapila Wijenayake, has over 35 years of experience in martial arts. He holds an Honorary Doctorate (HC) from Washington University of America. His Achievements Include:

2012 World Champion – MMA
2004 European Champion – Kickboxing
7th Dan Black Belt – Japan Bido Mixed Martial Arts Federation
7th Dan Black Belt – Universal Kickboxing Association
7th Dan Black Belt – World Karate Federation
7th Dan Black Belt – Kyokushin Karate Union
Master Diploma in Martial Arts Sector – Italian CSEN
Ceylon Fight Club is affiliated with many national and international federations.
We provide training opportunities for both national and international competitions and events, supporting our students’ growth on and off the mat.

Qualifications of Instructor

Italian National Diploma from CSEN
Karate / Kickboxing / Self Defense / Yoga

Ceylon fight club​

Our Team

Dr. Kapila Wijenayake

Dr. Kapila Wijenayake

President World Champion Italian National Diploma from CSEN<br>Karate / Kickboxing / Self Defense / Yoga

Mr. Asanka Kuragamage

Mr. Asanka Kuragamage

Secretary Ceylon Fight Club ASD Instructor Self Defense (National Diploma CSEN Italy) / International Police Association ASP (Germany)

Mr. Lasith Gunasekara

Mr. Lasith Gunasekara

Vice President Ceylon Fight Club ASD Instructor Self Defense ( National Diploma CSEN Italy )

Mr . Nalin Samaranayaka

Mr . Nalin Samaranayaka

Instructor Karate ( National Diploma CSEN Italy)