This day marked the end of training for another batch of girls. And working with them made me realize once again that confidence doesn’t just appear in a single day; it grows slowly – with every small win, every cheer from a friend, and every moment they discover their own strength. Honestly, I learnt just as much from watching them as they did from me.
for the session the girls came prepared with their dupattas, ready to use them as tools of self-defense. After perfecting their earlier moves, they were curious and eager to learn more. In pairs, they practiced four different techniques, and this time their confidence was on a whole new level. Their movements were sharper, their reactions quicker, and they weren’t afraid of falling or getting hurt.
It struck me how much of a difference just six days of training had made. And I couldn’t help but wonder- if such progress is possible in less than a week, what would happen if this became a regular part of their lives? Imagine how much stronger these girls, and the generations after them, could be.
After the session, many girls came up to thank our entire team for teaching them something they never imagined they could do. But all I asked in return was just one promise – that they never give up, especially not mentally, when it comes to standing up for themselves and fighting for their rights.
Because at the end of the day, self-defense isn’t just about the body – it’s about the mind, the belief that they are worth defending, always.