SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP

I attended the Self Defense Training session conducted by Rotaract Club of NITIE, Mumbai on 5th mar, 2018. For the first time I saw these many girls attending some session. Mr. Harshad J Salla was our mentor and he taught us very effective tricks and tactics which can be used in risky situations. The training was great and very informational. In just less than 2 hours of this workshop he taught us how to be street smart and a lot of smart self defense techniques. He showed us how to save yourself from people who are stronger than you by using simple things like pins, pen etc. What I like the most is that he makes you feel very comfortable while learning and practising certain techniques. In general girls do not feel comfortable in learning this stuff but he was so good and helped us in trying our hands on several techniques which made the session very practical and engaging. One thing I am very sure about is every girl who participated in that session felt very confident after coming out. It was fun overall.

It was a really nice and informative workshop not just explaining the ones but also the psyche behind every move. The workshop was fun.

Harshad Sir had come to our college for a self defense workshop for ladies. He is an excellent teacher. He made sure that we had enough time to practise whatever he taught. In addition to self defense techniques, he gave us good tips on how to be street smart.

It was my first self defense experience and by the end of it I actually experienced empowerment. I respect Sir for being so patient with us here at NITIE and teaching us so much in all the time we had.

It was a very insightful and engaging session. Got to learn basic tricks and tactics. We had a practical learning in the session.

He is an Excellent and humble teacher. He taught us different techniques and showed every move practically. Loved the experience.

Fun, helpful and focused on well being. Superb experience.His techniques made sure of inclusion of all members and slowly scaled up. He was courteous and hilarious throughout.

Rotaract Club of NITIE,Mumbai conducted a Self Defense Training session wherein we invited Mr. Harshad J Salla who has experience of 20+ years in the same.The event was organised for all the ladies on Campus and all were quite thrilled to participate.This session was for the purpose of giving out some simple and effective tricks or tactics to equip the girls well for the times they are posed with any kind of physical danger. This session took place on 5th of March . This session not only imparted the participants with physical tips and tricks but also with gave them insights on how to be street smart or how to deal with scoundrels if and when required. The session was truly engaging, enjoyable and more importantly efficient in all the ways possible.

The workshop was highly informative. Gave some very handy tips and tricks to save myself in the times of need. I recommend everyone to learn it.

He is a very good teacher. His enthusiasm is very encouraging and even in the few hours of this workshop. I learnt a lot of smart self defense techniques.

It was an amazing experience to learn self defense techniques from Mr. Harshad J. He taught us how to be street smart and how to react and protect yourself in case of encounter with muggers. I learnt a lot of things like how to save yourself with small articles that you always carry with you like pen, bottles, handkerchief, pins etc. He taught how you can beat a person, who is stronger than you, by using appropriate techniques, what to do when a person uses knife, when a person grabs you from the back, when a person hold your neck, the correct way of punching and kicking, soft areas to target during encounter etc. The best part of this workshop was "learning while doing". The hands on experience which Mr. Harshad gave, was really commendable. I sincerely thanks him for teaching self defense techniques in such a short span of time. Ron paul has correctly said "Legitimate use of violence can only be that which is required in self-defense". Self defense is cardinal for everyone, be it a girl or a boy or a man or a woman.

We are really thankful to Mr. Harshad and team for their enriching workshop, which showcased different avenues of self defense and strength building. It was a great learning experience.

It was really good. Had a reality check ,because going all alone is a bit risky in today's world, so it is necessary to learn self defence techniques. the techniques were really nice and can be implemented. I am making it a compulsory thing to practice it everyday.

Sir was very professional and taught us martial arts basics and how to tackle attack from opponent. It will be helpful if any unforeseen circumstance is faced by us in future. Overall it was a good workshop and sir taught us well! I will recommend him for training.

Teaches with lot of passion and dedication. Great techniques and makes learning easy. He's more than just a trainer while teaching self defense.

The training was great and very informational. Sir was very patient and made sure your got each move right. You come out being more confident and calm. I recommend this class for those who want a way to channel their anger into something better.

I often heard people say — technique is power. I admit I hadn’t understood the essence of what it meant until I had a session with Harshadbhai. He demonstrated that you don’t have to be powerfully built to defend yourself. Certainty, strength is an advantage but not having a strapping frame — or in Indian context being a woman — doesn’t make you feeble. If you have the right technique, you can outthink and outmanoeuvre anybody. So ‘power’ also means greater skill, which gives you an advantage over your opponent. He also showed various exercises to strengthen the core. Women seldom realise how excess fat gets quickly accumulated around the hip owing to careless diet and want of physical activity. There’s only one regret I had after the session with Harshadbhai. I asked myself: why didn’t I train with him earlier?

Harshad sir is one of the most committed instructors I have ever met. He is a well informed master of self defence,within a few months of training I've learnt various aspects of different fighting styles, joining his class is one of the best decisions i've ever made.

Harshad sir is one of the most committed instructors I have ever met. He is a well informed master of self defence,within a few months of training I've learnt various aspects of different fighting styles, joining his class is one of the best decisions i've ever made.

It was a very new and interesting experience. The class is amazing fun and very helpful. It provides a good workout and stress release.

He is great as a teacher, sensai

Harshad is a well informed master of self defense. I've been training with him a couple of months now and I can say without a doubt that I am stronger, faster and more dexterous than when I started. Apart from teaching me techniques in kickboxing, muay thai, wing chun, aikido and judo, he preaches a practical element to combat that is sorely needed in more self defense classes and workshops. My peers and I can now effectively gauge a situation and decide the best manner in which to quell a threat. This coupled with the training in Yoga he offers, makes him a great teacher and someone that is more than capable of teaching you self defense.