Kolhapur women take self defense lessons

On Monday, women in the city got a lesson in self-defense in a special workshop at

Chinchwad

High School in Kolhapur. Organised by Maharashtra Times and

WUSHU

Association of

Kolhapur

district, the training session focused on how to react during a surprise attack, precautions to take while defending yourself, how to react in case someone tries to snatch your valuables. The participants were taught simple techniques, such as using one's handbags, hair clips, safety pin combs and other easily available objects to defend oneself.