National Self-Defense Mission (NSDM)

A Social Initiative for Promoting Self-Defense Activities through Education, Training, Research, and Publication in Martial Arts

The National Self-Defense Mission (NSDM) has been initiated under the auspices of the National Martial Arts Academy (NMAA) in collaboration with the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Sports Foundation (an organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2021).

Leadership Appointment:

✅ Mrs. Soni Bharat has been appointed as the First National Coordinator of NSDM for India.
✅ Credentials:

  • Black Belt holder and AIKF National Gold Medalist (2010–2012).
  • Council Member of the National Martial Arts Academy India.
  • President of the Traditional Sports and Games Federation India (TSGFI).

Target Areas of NSDM:

  1. Educational Institutions:
    • Private and Government Schools, Colleges, and Institutions.
  2. Specific Focus Groups:
    • Primary School Girls (5–12 years old) – Building basic self-defense awareness and confidence.
    • Secondary School and College Girls (12–18 years old) – Enhancing advanced self-defense techniques and empowering young girls.
    • College/University Girls (18 years and older) – Preparing young women with practical self-defense skills for real-world situations.
  3. Women from Various Sectors:
    • Working Women of Corporate/Companies (All Age Groups) – Ensuring safety and preparedness in professional environments.
    • Government Employees (Women of All Ages) – Equipping government employees with necessary self-defense skills.
  4. Housewives and Women from Different Communities:
    • Housewives from Urban Societies and Sectors in Cities (All Age Groups) – Promoting self-defense awareness in urban communities.
    • Housewives from Rural Areas and Villages (All Age Groups) – Extending self-defense knowledge to rural communities to ensure widespread safety and empowerment.

Mission Objective:

The NSDM aims to empower women across all segments of society by providing them with essential self-defense skills, thereby promoting safety, confidence, and self-reliance.