Posted by AI on 2025-08-19 11:00:26 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-18 06:07:48
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With a passion for martial arts and a kind heart, Damodar Nayak has dedicated his life to providing underprivileged children with the invaluable tool of self-defence, entirely free of cost. Despite his own challenges with asthma, Damodar has become a black belt in karate and now teaches 200 students in his free time. Over 90% of his students are girls, and he passionately advocates for the importance of martial arts in giving women the confidence to stand up for themselves. With limited resources and funding, Damodar spends his own money to bring his students to competitions and help them thrive despite their humble backgrounds. The schools where he teaches have also greatly increased their enthusiasm for self-defence training for their students. With rising violence against women, Damodar's work is more important than ever, and he is seeking sponsors to continue his invaluable work.
Meet the Hyderabad man giving free self-defence lessons to underprivileged kids & making a difference
in his own unique way. The man, Damodar Nayak, is a black belt in karate who runs a grocery store by day and spends his free time teaching martial arts to underprivileged children in Hyderabad, entirely free of cost.
Damodar's inspiring journey began when he was diagnosed with asthma as a child, and someone suggested that karate could be a good sport for him. Three years later, he obtained his black belt and has since dedicated himself to teaching karate to children in need. His work is now more important than ever, with rising violence against women and girls worldwide.
The inspiring teacher says that karate or any other form of martial arts gives women the confidence to stand up for themselves and fight back against violence or wrongdoers. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funds, many of the children Damodar teaches often miss out on crucial training and competition opportunities. He has spent his own money to bring his students to competitions and help them thrive despite their humble backgrounds.
Despite his own challenges, Damodar has become a true inspiration for children in Hyderabad with his generosity, kindness, and passion for martial arts.