New Delhi, Aug 29 \u2014 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a forthcoming initiative, the \u201cBharat Dojo Yatra,\u201d following his successful Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier this year. On Thursday, Gandhi shared a video on social media showcasing martial arts sessions held at various campsites during his extensive journey from east to west India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his social media post, Gandhi described how daily martial arts practice became a highlight of the yatra. \u201cDuring the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometers, we had a daily routine of practicing Jiu-Jitsu every evening at our campsite,\u201d he said. The practice quickly evolved from a personal fitness routine into a communal activity, involving fellow yatris and local young martial artists from the towns where they stayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gandhi explained that the goal of these sessions was to introduce the \u201cGentle Art\u201d\u2014a blend of Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, and non-violent conflict resolution techniques. \u201cWe aimed to instill in these young minds the value of transforming violence into gentleness and to provide them with the tools to build a more compassionate and safer society,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In honor of National Sports Day, Gandhi expressed his desire to share his martial arts experiences with the broader public, hoping to inspire interest in the practice. He mentioned, \u201cP.S.: Bharat Dojo Yatra is coming soon,\u201d signaling the launch of this new initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which began on January 14 from Manipur and concluded in Mumbai, was a hybrid journey that followed Gandhi’s previous Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir padyatra. The video shared by Gandhi features him instructing children in martial arts techniques, demonstrating his black belt in Aikido and blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu. He is seen teaching various techniques and emphasizing the importance of channeling the right energy in martial arts practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bharat Dojo Yatra is expected to continue promoting the values of non-violence and self-discipline through martial arts, furthering Gandhi\u2019s vision of fostering a more peaceful society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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