Event Name - "GARIMA" (3 Month Karate Training Program)
Date - October 2024 to December 2024
Report-
The much-anticipated 3-month Karate Training Program, exclusively for women, was officially inaugurated on 14th October 2024 at the VU Auditorium. The event was organized by Physical Education & Sports and Centre for Women Empowerment. This initiative aims to empower women by equipping them with Karate / self - defence techniques and promoting physical fitness and mental strength.
The event began at 01:30 PM with a welcome speech by Vice President Sir, who highlighted the importance of self-defence training for women in today’s society. She also emphasized how martial arts like karate build confidence and provide a sense of security.
Mr. Rajesh Solanki, the head instructor for the program provided an overview of the course structure, which spans over three months. The training will cover basic and advanced karate techniques, including self-defence strategies, combat drills, and physical conditioning. He also mentioned that the classes will be held three days a week, with an assessment at the end of the program to evaluate participants' progress.
The ceremony witnessed a large turnout of enthusiastic women from different departments. Many participants expressed their excitement about learning karate, with several attendees citing personal reasons related to safety and fitness as their motivation for joining the program.
The karate training program was officially declared open, and participants were invited to the first session immediately after the ceremony.
The inaugural event marked the beginning of an empowering journey for the women of the community, fostering both physical and mental strength through martial arts.
The overall event which lasts for 3 months will be coordinate by the following faculty coordinator-
Prof. Prajakta Kapadnis
Dr. Amrita Thakur
Prof. Aarti Sardhara
Dr. Vijaya Hake.
Conveners –
1. Dr. Chetan Chouhan
Director, Physical Education & Sports
2. Dr. Pashmina Doshi
Director, Center for Women Empowerment