Nearly fifty soldiers took part in the two-day training, including veterans from the armored brigade and other Polish Army units, as well as cadets from the Land Forces Academy in Wrocław.
On behalf of the commander of the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade, the arriving participants were welcomed by the brigade’s Head of Training, Lieutenant Colonel Wojciech Strzelecki. The officer addressed the soldiers present in the sports hall with the following words:
I warmly welcome you, and I am pleased that today’s training has attracted such a large turnout. I hope that during these two days you will be able to test yourselves, but above all spend time doing what you enjoy, what is your passion and interest.
Colonel Szczepan Głuszczak, the event’s organizer:
The primary aim of the Warrior Project is to integrate the community of veteran soldiers—participants in missions outside the country—and to promote combat sports as a utilitarian discipline, particularly for military personnel.
During this training, we give them an opportunity to meet, sometimes many years after completing their missions, and to exercise together. We want them to learn to cope with stress through sport—not only the stress associated with service outside the country, but also the stress they encounter every day during their regular service.
Warrior Project 7 in Świętoszów was honored by the presence of Mariusz Cieśliński, a muay Thai world champion, and Michał Bobrowski, a fighter with the Babilon MMA federation. For two days, these two outstanding athletes, together with other instructors, conducted training for the soldiers.
The soldiers attended lectures intended to prepare them for the practical part of the training. They also learned selected mixed martial arts techniques, selected elements of muay Thai and MMA, as well as the basics of yoga. Everyone present found something for themselves and could additionally test themselves in something completely new.
At the conclusion of the seventh edition of the Warrior Project, all participants received commemorative certificates. Tired but fully satisfied, the veterans completed the two-day training with smiles on their faces and new experiences to take with them.