EmpowerHer: Strength Within,A Session with karate champions-2025
JCT Institutions’ Women Empowerment & PoSH Cell organized “EmpowerHer: Strength Within – A Session with Karate Champions” on 28 October 2025. International karate champions inspired students through demonstrations and interactions focused
Women Empowerment & PoSH Cell
EmpowerHer: Strength Within – A Session with Karate Champions
JCT College of Engineering and Technology | 28 October 2025 | 11:00 AM
Program Overview
The Women Empowerment & PoSH Cell of JCT College of Engineering and Technology organized an inspiring awareness program titled “EmpowerHer: Strength Within – A Session with Karate Champions” on 28 October 2025.
The program brought together Women Cell coordinators from various departments and girl students from the Arts, Polytechnic and Engineering colleges of JCT Institutions. The session focused on strengthening confidence, discipline, perseverance and awareness of the role martial arts can play in empowering women.
Welcome Address
The program commenced with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Bhuvanika, IV Year, AI&DS. She warmly welcomed the distinguished guests, faculty coordinators and students and set the tone for an engaging and empowering session.
The gathering provided students with a unique opportunity to interact directly with internationally accomplished martial arts professionals and learn from their experiences.
Presidential Address
Dr. S. Manoharan, Senior Principal, JCT Institutions, delivered the Presidential Address. He emphasized the importance of women's empowerment and education in developing confident, independent and resilient individuals. He encouraged students to strengthen themselves through education, self-belief and continuous personal development.
Distinguished Karate Champions
The program was graced by renowned personalities from the international Karate community, bringing extensive experience in martial arts, leadership and competitive excellence.
Hanshi Dr. Viacheslav Timofeev
Founder President, World Karate Confederation, Germany
Vice President, International Martial Arts Group Committee
Hanshi Dr. Rethinam Swakky
9th Dan Red, Karate & Kobudo
Vice President, World Karate Confederation (WKC)
Founder President, Indian Karate Confederation, India
Kyoshi Faustin Moses Rethinam
8th Dan, Okinawa, Japan
International Referee, World Karate Confederation (WKC), India
Mr. Adabai Timofeev
8th Dan, Okinawa, Japan
Four-time World Karate Champion
Strength Within: Empowerment Through Martial Arts
The session highlighted how martial arts can contribute to the physical and mental empowerment of women and girls. The distinguished guests shared their experiences and discussed how discipline, determination and consistent practice contribute to personal and professional success.
The speakers encouraged students to develop confidence in their abilities, remain focused on their goals and build the resilience required to face challenges with courage and determination.
Live Demonstrations & Interaction
One of the major highlights of EmpowerHer was the martial arts demonstrations and interactive sessions conducted by the Karate champions.
The demonstrations showcased the skill, discipline and precision involved in martial arts, while giving students an opportunity to experience the principles discussed during the session in a practical and engaging format.
Students interacted with the guests and gained valuable perspectives from their experiences in international martial arts and competitive Karate.
Building Confidence, Discipline & Resilience
The session reinforced that martial arts extends beyond physical techniques. The guests emphasized values that can support students in academics, careers and everyday life.
- Self-confidence – believing in one's abilities and facing challenges confidently
- Discipline – developing consistency, focus and responsibility
- Perseverance – continuing to work toward goals despite difficulties
- Physical strength – improving fitness, coordination and body awareness
- Mental strength – developing resilience, concentration and emotional confidence
Recognizing Student Achievement
A special moment of the program was dedicated to recognizing JCT students who demonstrated excellence in competitive Karate.
Ms. Rosaline A., III Year – BTBC and Ms. Ramya M., III Year – EEE were presented with certificates and medals for their participation and achievement in the National Level Karate Competition held at Bangalore.
Their achievement served as an inspiration to fellow students and reflected the importance of pursuing excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Advancing Women’s Empowerment
EmpowerHer reinforced the importance of creating opportunities where women and girls can develop confidence, independence, leadership and personal strength.
By bringing students together with accomplished martial artists, the program demonstrated how commitment, training and self-belief can help individuals overcome challenges and achieve excellence.
Program Coordination
The program was successfully organized by the Women Empowerment & PoSH Cell under the coordination of Mrs. Vedha Vinodha D., Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The coordinated efforts of the organizers ensured an engaging and impactful experience for the participating students.
Program Outcome
The program successfully created an inspiring platform for students to understand the connection between self-confidence, discipline, physical fitness, mental strength and women's empowerment.
The interaction with internationally experienced Karate champions motivated participants to strengthen their abilities, face challenges confidently and pursue excellence with determination and perseverance.
Vote of Thanks
The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Ms. Preethi, Final Year, CSBS. She expressed sincere gratitude to the Chief Guests, Guests of Honor, Principal, organizers, faculty coordinators and participants for their presence, support and valuable contributions toward making the event a resounding success.
EmpowerHer – Discovering the Strength Within
Through inspiring conversations, martial arts demonstrations and recognition of student achievement, EmpowerHer encouraged young women to build confidence, embrace discipline and develop the physical and mental strength to pursue their ambitions with determination.