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City women get ready to take on chain snatchers

Updated on: 13 June,2011 06:33 AM IST  | 
Debarati Palit |

Organisation conducts workshop to teach workshop martial arts techniques to tackle roadside assault

City women get ready to take on chain snatchers

Organisation conducts workshop to teach women martial arts techniques to tackle roadside assault








The women were taught about 20 techniques.u00a0International Master Nilesh Janawala, instructor of kukkiwon and technical director ofu00a0 Janawala Sports Training Research Center, who conducted the training, said the idea was to teach women self-defence techniques in case they are in trouble. "We not only taught the women self-defence techniques but also gave them some tips.


Combat-ready: Women from all age groups take lessons in combat
techniques at the workshop


For example, when you are travelling alone and wearing jewelleries, you should keep an eye on who is coming and standing behind you. You have to be alert," Janawala said. Women who attended the camp said the camp increased their confidence while travelling alone. "It was not only helpful but also an eye-opener. The workshop incorporated 10 types of basic martial arts acts.

They taught us how to tackle situations when somebody hurts us or tries to touch our hand. It was surprising to see that even five-year-olds and 65-year-olds were present for the camp," said Madhura Gandhe (19), who is B Sc student.u00a0Yasmini Mirajkar (32), said she travelled alone most of the time, even late in the night. "I have gained confidence after attending the workshop because they have trained us to handle assaults. Now I can tackle similar situations. It's scary to read about the chain-snatching incidents."

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