Women, teenage girls undergo martial arts training in Noida

November 28th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by ANI  

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Noida, Nov.28 (ANI): Women, including teenage girls, are
undergoing basic martial arts training like judo and karate here, to counter
chain snatchers, robbers and eve-teasers.

Housewives and young girls at the training camp said this
self-defence training would help them face odd situations boldly.

“At the time of chain snatching, we get scared and the
attackers take away our jewellery. So, here we are being taught steps by which
we can fight back and get them arrested. So we are being taught here how can we
be fight the attackers and keep ourselves safe,” said Ritu, a trainee at the
camp.

“This training camp will go on for one week. Everyday we
will be taught different steps including practice sessions,” she added.

Rupa Gupta, another trainee, suggested every woman to should
participate in such training.

“When we go out of our house alone, a lot of incidents of
chain snatching happen. So, the steps taught by the trainer for our
self-defence will be very helpful. And, we want that every woman should come
out of their house and participate in the training for their self defence
because it’s necessary for them,” said Gupta. (ANI)

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