Rahul Gandhi: On National Sports Day 2024 Rahul Gandhi reminisces about one peculiar aspect of his recently concluded Bharat Jodo Yatra, On the thousands of kilometres of travel, the yatris made jiu-jitsu a part of their daily evening schedule. What started off as a way of keeping fit soon turned into a powerhouse of activity involving not just fellow yatris but also local martial arts enthusiasts.
From Fitness Routine to Community Engagement
Rahul Gandhi relates that this quickly proved to be not an exercise; it soon turned into a relation style with the local youth and also teaching them the ways of the “Gentle Art”. The term encompasses jiu-jitsu, Aikido, and non-violence martial conflict resolution techniques. The initiative was to teach young minds the value of aggression to gentleness, hence creating a more caring peaceful society.”.
He has thus emphasized that the transformative power of jiu-jitsu and its affiliate disciplines act to build a community that is much safer and more empathetic. Sharing this experience, he hopes that others will be inspired in seeking and embracing the practice of the Gentle Art.
The Bharat Dojo Yatra
He has also made a hint on National Sports Day 2024 at future plans by referring to the Bharat Dojo Yatra-a coming program that will continue with the same values and practices. The word “Dojo” in Japanese means a place of practice; it shows commitment to creating space for people to learn and practice these principles of gentleness and conflict resolution.
Gandhi’s message on National Sports Day not only highlights the significance of integrating physical activities into daily life but also underscores the broader social impact of martial arts training in fostering peace and understanding.