The Internal Complaints Committee of Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research in association with Japan Karate-Do Keibukai India commemorated International Women’s Day on 21st February, 2023 by organizing a self-defence workshop. It was a hands-on workshop for female students of the campus to equip them with self-defence training. Self-defence is an essential skill in today’s world and the institute firmly believes that women empowerment begins with self sufficiency. The workshop was led by Shihan Shirish Kisan Talekar and his team of volunteers. Mr. Talekar is the chief director of International Goju Ryu Keibukai Karate Association (IGKKA).
Over 80 enthusiastic participants attended the workshop including faculty members and students of the management institute. The workshop helped in boosting the confidence of our female students and equipping them with survival skills. The workshop duration was for 120 mins which included a demo from the IGKKA team followed by practical training for students. Faculty coordinators from the Pillai Institute of Management Studies & Research included Dr. Betty Sibil, Dr. Shaheda Sheikh, Prof. Krushna R Sawant and Prof. Mamta Nair.
