Decoding Tomorrow: Empowerment Through Self-Defense | SVSU | Astha Agarwal | TEDxSVSU

Mission and Vision - Asta's Self-Defense Academy's vision is to empower girls to face unexpected situations, moving from being careful to being powerful [1] - The academy aims to teach girls how to protect themselves and fight back, emphasizing awareness and mindset over physical combat [1] - The academy's holistic development program includes storytelling with self-defense techniques, mixed martial arts, and high-intensity workouts [1] Training and Impact - The academy's unique "A section" uses storytelling to create scenario-based drills, helping girls develop mental strength and powerful techniques [1] - The training leads to physical and mental changes, helping girls build confidence, handle stress, and recover from trauma [4] - The academy emphasizes discipline and perseverance, inspiring students to become unstoppable [7][8] Key Lessons and Values - The academy believes that courage is more important than the fear of failure, and satisfaction is more valuable than money [11][12] - The academy focuses on social work, training underprivileged ladies and girls [12] - The academy encourages individuals to become the change they want to see in the world [13]