Her defence 101 empowers women through self-defence training
A self-defence training workshop titled "Her Defence 101" was held on 22 November at the JAAGO Foundation headquarters in Banani, Dhaka.
The day-long session was organised by Volunteer for Bangladesh and conducted by female instructors from the Southern Shaolin Association Bangladesh, with 25 female participants taking part.
The workshop offered hands-on training in practical self-defence techniques rooted in traditional Chinese Kung Fu, focusing on confidence-building, rapid response in threatening situations, personal safety awareness, fitness, and basic health practices. Participants also learned about the history and philosophy of Kung Fu and its role in empowering women.
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Senior officials from the Southern Shaolin Association Bangladesh and Volunteer for Bangladesh attended the event and encouraged the participants.
The organisers said similar workshops will be arranged regularly to strengthen the skills of women and adolescents and promote practical self-defence knowledge in the community.
