Today was our last session of the 6-day power-packed self-defence training workshop. And yes, we were a house full. There was excitement, pride, and also a hint of sadness, because we all knew this journey was coming to an end.
We began by reflecting on all that we had learnt in the past week, and together we spoke about how mental resilience is just as important as physical strength. Self-defence is not only about the body it is also about the mind that refuses to give up, the courage to stay calm in fear, and the belief that you are worth fighting for.
The girls were determined to give their best today. Every kick was sharper, every punch stronger, every escape technique more precise. We also introduced the final set of escape techniques, and I could see the confidence in their eyes as they practiced not just copying moves, but owning them.
This journey that we took together in the past week wasn’t just about teaching them; it was also about learning for me.
And while I thought I was training them they infact were training me with their creativity, questions, and problem-solving that opened new perspectives on self-defence.
After the session a few girls came up to record their feedback and these were their feedbacks – unfiltered and unedited
Truly this was an end that felt like a beginning