SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOPS: EMPOWERING YOUNG GIRLS

At Snehdhara Charity Council, we believe that every girl deserves to feel safe and empowered. Recently, we conducted a self-defence workshop for over 100 young girls at a government school, equipping them with essential skills to protect themselves and boost their confidence. Designed to address the unique challenges they face, the session combined physical training, awareness education, and mental preparedness to help them navigate their world with greater security.

The workshop began with an energetic warm-up, setting a positive and engaging tone. For many participants, this was their first exposure to structured safety training, sparking curiosity, excitement, and active participation.

Our training focused on practical, easy-to-learn self-defence techniques, ensuring that every girl left with valuable skills:

• Basic Strikes & Blocks: Learning fundamental punching and blocking techniques to build self-assurance.
• Escape Moves: Teaching them how to break free from hand grabs and hair pulls, addressing real-life threats they may encounter.
• Ground Defence Techniques: Preparing them to respond effectively if pushed to the ground.
• Targeting Weak Points: Demonstrating knee strikes, palm strikes, and pressure points to maximize their ability to fight back.

Beyond physical defence, we engaged the girls in crucial discussions about personal safety:

• Understanding Good Touch & Bad Touch: Helping them recognize personal boundaries and seek help when needed.
• Situational Awareness: Teaching them to identify and avoid potential dangers before they escalate.
• Fight-or-Flight Response: Encouraging them to trust their instincts and respond effectively in threatening situations.

By the end of the workshop, the change in these young girls was profound. They left not just with life-saving skills, but with a renewed sense of self-worth, courage, and confidence. At Snehdhara, we remain committed to empowering young girls, ensuring that they grow up feeling strong, fearless, and prepared to face the world.