PM SHRI JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIADYALAYA, UDHAMPUR

SELF-DEFENCE TRAINING FOR GIRLS

A three-month self defence training course was organized for the girls of JNV Udhampur, under the
guidance of Mr. Udhay Singh (Coach- DPS, Udhampur), in the presence of Ms. Neha (PET Female) and
Ms. Shallu (Matron), from October to December. The girls were taught various drills for self defence
during this tenure, which covered

SKILLS NAME

Choke and sankaku technique

Choke hold

Back hip throw

Locks and chokes

Cable chop judo throws

Arm lock
Instances of harassment against girls and women are prevalent in our society, many of which go
unreported eventually leading to heinous crimes against girl and women. There is a pressing
need to tackle such complicated situations for girls to be able to save themselves from any
deleterious outcome. By making them learn self defence; we can ensure a society brimming with
powerful and strong women who can protect themselves.
In the jnv Udhampur school , self defence training programmes have been conducted for school
girls in the age group of 11-15 years. The Physical Education Teachers (PET) of Government
schools are trained by experts (Institute of Martial Arts), who in turn train female students in their
respective schools. It is a 3 month course during which 24 vital techniques are taught to the
students studying in classes 6 to 10. These techniques are taught in 36 sessions thrice in a
week. This has led to awareness on good touch and bad touch among children especially among
girls, alerting them and encouraging them to speak out about situations that are undesirable.