Two sisters on mission to empower girls through martial arts

Having achieved prestigious positions in international karate competitions, Aseem Dhaliwal and Arashreet Dhaliwal, known as Dhaliwal sisters, have launched a campaign to sensitise girls in the region about the need to learn martial art for self-defence.

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Besides helping combat crimes against women and girls, they endeavour to prepare nurseries for producing participants for national and international level competitions, said the sisters.

“It was during events that were held as a part of campaigns launched by the Rotary Club with the intent to enable girls to assess and handle risky situations that we decided to spread awareness about the need to learn some martial arts for children in general and girls in particular,” said Aseem and Arashreet, appreciating several parents who had posed their trust in the sisters by sending their daughters to learn karate.

Dhaliwal sisters said trainees, who used to be scared on the thought of passing through adverse, had exhibited a boost in confidence levels, besides developing a higher self-esteem after learning the basics of martial arts.

Dhaliwal sisters were selected for the prestigious Taekkyeon International Karate Championship that was scheduled to be held at Oslo in Norway from July 1 to 6, but was postponed.

Finding a blessing in disguise, the duo chose to devote this time to spread awareness about the need for learning martial arts.

Their selection was made in recognition of their outstanding performance at the JKS South Asia Karate Championship, wherein both the sisters won gold medals in their

respective categories.

The duo had also showcased their talent in South Asia Championship organised by Japan Karate-Do Shudokan, India.

The sisters said they would continue to impart training to small groups during the summer vacations. They said they had also coordinated with a number of educational institutes in the region to organise workshops according to their convenience.