Womens Self Defense in Delhi, India
Indian women need self defense as violence against women gets even worse.
I am a young Indian woman and since I travel to work every day, I would like to learn some form of self defense to defend myself from thugs or creeps who sometimes hassle me.
I am thinking I should do a martial art of some kind. I don’t care what it is… karate, judo or anything. It just has to work if I need it.
Does anybody know where I can find a womens’ self defense class somewhere in South Delhi that has evening sessions? I would be glad of any advice you can give me.
While I don’t live in India so I cannot vouch for the proficiency of these martial arts / self defense schools, here are some to start with. I suggest you visit several of them before you commit yourself and make a choice. Find out how much it costs, talk to the instructors and, if possible, to some of the students as well. Get a feel for whether you like them or not.
Martial Art Academy of India (aka Delhi Self Defense India)
They have an amazing ‘Contact me’ page that asks for lots of details. It might be easier to go watch a class first.
http://www.selfdefence.in/index.html
New Delhi Aikido Dojo
Aikikai is the original Aikido style founded by Morihei Ueshiba and continued by his family. Aikido is very good but takes a long time to learn.
http://aikikaiindia.org/
Feminist Women’s Self Defense
This page points to self defense classes organised by the police for women. You should check up on these, I think.
http://www.feministing.com/archives/005149.html
It seems radio station BIG 92.7 FM in Delhi has been organising women’s self defense classes as well. Try contacting them directly.
http://vickykapoor.com/delhi/big-927-fm-delhi-organizes-selfdefense-training-women
You can find an instructor teaching specially for women. Contact no :9810317263.Mr Sohail Rehman , classes in evening in various school in South Delhi, timing flexible.