28th March, 2018
RUSA Sponsored Demonstration Workshop on Self Defence for Women Student,organized by Women Committee GJTC
Demonstration Workshop on Self Defense for Women
• Theme: Demonstration Workshop on Self Defence for Women
• Topic: Self defence against sexual Harassment
• No of participants: 175
• Objectives: 1) To educate the girl students about the different types of violence against them. 2) To provide knowledge about the different tips of self-protection to keep in mind in different situations.
• Target / No of participants:
• Resource Person: Joseph Thanzama, General Secretary, Mizoram Amateur Taekwondo Association (MATA).
• Report of event: Women’s Committee invited MATA as Resource person where 6th demonstration was performing different tactics or movement for self-defence and even delivered lecture on the topic of women self-defence when they are alone, also helps to develop self-discipline. The resource person was accompanied by MATA members. After giving inspirational presentation, demonstration was followed. Demonstration workshop on self-defence organised by Women Committee, GJTC in collaboration with MATA for the first time ever in college history.
Body: On this seminar about self-defence against sexual harassment, the resource person talked about the importance of learning self-defence, and how it can make a difference in our lives. Self-defence training and prevention are essential for the protection of women. Women who participate in self-defence training are less likely to experience sexual assault and are more confident in their ability to effectively resist assault than similar women who have not taken such a class. Among many of the methods the resource person said, it included points like to stay aware, to listen to your gut, getting trained particularly for self-defence and using self-dense tools. Teaching self-defence will equip women with the tools to identify and prevent violence from occurring to themselves and others, actively promoting peace one woman at a time.
• Outcome: The participants learned why it is necessary to learn to defend themselves, what they can do if they happen to be in a dangerous situation. They learned that it can be useful not only for them but for others too. They practised some moves that they can apply in reality. It also taught students discipline and confidence.
