The Journey of a Grandmaster: From Weakness to Strength
My name is B.S. Handa. Looking at me today, most people see a 4-time National Champion and a 6th Dan Black Belt. But my story started very differently.
As a young boy, I was not strong. In fact, I was very weak. I suffered from severe asthma and spent nearly 8 to 9 months of every year on a hospital bed, surviving on penicillin injections. I was the child others made fun of. I felt small, scared, and powerless.
But I chose not to stay that way.
53 Years of Learning
I started my journey into Martial Arts to save my own life. Over the last 53 years, I have mastered Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Judo, and more. I didn’t just learn how to hit; I learned how to heal my body and sharpen my mind.
I realized that Self Defense is not about how hard you can punch. It is about the “Instinct” to stay safe and the “Confidence” to stand tall.
The Mission: Project 1 Lakh
I have already trained over 100,000 students and seen them win 156 medals for our country. But my most important work is happening right now.
I have seen that in today’s world, people don’t have years to practice. They need safety now. That is why I created Project 1 Lakh. My mission is to give 100,000 Indians the “Handa Safety Instinct”—the simple, natural ability to spot danger and protect themselves without even thinking.
I was a weak child who found my power. Now, I am here to help you find yours.
B.S. Handa
The Journey of a Grandmaster: From Weakness to Strength
My name is B.S. Handa. Looking at me today, most people see a 4-time National Champion and a 6th Dan Black Belt. But my story started very differently.
As a young boy, I was not strong. In fact, I was very weak. I suffered from severe asthma and spent nearly 8 to 9 months of every year on a hospital bed, surviving on penicillin injections. I was the child others made fun of. I felt small, scared, and powerless.
But I chose not to stay that way.
53 Years of Learning
I started my journey into Martial Arts to save my own life. Over the last 53 years, I have mastered Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Judo, and more. I didn’t just learn how to hit; I learned how to heal my body and sharpen my mind.
I realized that Self Defense is not about how hard you can punch. It is about the “Instinct” to stay safe and the “Confidence” to stand tall.
The Mission: Project 1 Lakh
I have already trained over 100,000 students and seen them win 156 medals for our country. But my most important work is happening right now.
I have seen that in today’s world, people don’t have years to practice. They need safety now. That is why I created Project 1 Lakh. My mission is to give 100,000 Indians the “Handa Safety Instinct”—the simple, natural ability to spot danger and protect themselves without even thinking.
I was a weak child who found my power. Now, I am here to help you find yours.
Master B S Handa
Summary of Qualifications:-
- 52 Years experience in Martial Arts (Learned Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Judo, Jujitsu, Jukado, and Martial Arts Weapons)
- Trained more than 1 Lakh students in India since 1984 resulted in 156 medals (87 Gold, 39 Silver & 30 Bronze) in 62 Championships and generally standing at 1st three positions in team championships.
- 3 students represented India in the Asian/World Championship (1990, 1997, 1998)
- Ongoing research & analysis on Taekwondo Course (Planning, system design, system evaluation, system analysis). Significantly increased efficiency by computerizing their different tests and analyzing them for choosing the right talents out.
- Used Graphology as a source for knowing the type of players and giving a specific type of training.
- “I can count on fingers, who are really working hard as you in India” — Remarked by Alexandre K Krassilchtchikov, Training Methods Expert, Sports Authority of India.
- Conducted successful seminars on Self Defence to inculcate peace and humanity in society.
Professional Experience:
Black Belt 6th Dan
(World Taekwondo Headquarters, South Korea), (2017)
Olympic Solidarity Course in Fencing
through International Olympic Committee (1996)
National Referee
(Under Taekwondo Federation of India – 14 Year’s Experience)
Three times National Champion
(1996, Jan-1998, Dec-1998) and represented India in the 8th Asian Taekwondo Championship (1988).
Outstanding Young Person Award
for 1989-90 presented by Indian Junior Chamber Jaycees for distinguished services rendered to the nation.
“A” Grade in Six Week Certificate Course
(Taekwondo) conducted by Sports Authority of India, Patiala held at Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bangalore (2000)
Training Imparted since 1984 At:
Punjab University, DAV College, Sec 10, Chandigarh
Home Science College, Sec 10, Chandigarh
Shivalik Public School, Sec 41, Chandigarh
St. Kabir School, Sec 26, Chandigarh
St. John High School, Sec 26, Chandigarh
Guru Nanak Public School, Sec 36, Chandigarh
St. Peter’s School, Sec 37, Chandigarh
St. Xavier’s School, Sec 44, Chandigarh
St. Patrick’s School, Sec 34, Chandigarh
New Public School, Sec 18, Chandigarh
Chandigarh Baptist Public School, Sec 45, Chandigarh
St. Anne’s Convent School, Sec 32, Chandigarh
St. Francis Xavier’s School, Sec 44, Chandigarh
Kendriya Vidiyalaya (Sec-31 & 47), Chandigarh
Tender Heart High School, Sec 33, Chandigarh
Swiss Training Centre, Sec 30, Chandigarh
Ryan International School, Sec 49, Chandigarh
Community Centre Clubs Sec 8, 27, 33, 35(H.Q) & 38, Chandigarh
Banga Bhawan, Sec 35
Rajasthan Bhawan, Sec 33, Chandigarh
Govt. Polytechnic College, Mohali
Yadavindra Public School, Mohali
Shemrock Sr. Sc. School, Sector 69, Mohali
The Millennium School, Sector 67, Mohali
The British School, Sector 70, Mohali
The British School, Sector 44, Mohali
St. Stephen School, Sector 45, Chandigarh
SOREM, Sector 36, Chandigarh
Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, Sector 15, Chandigarh
Strawberry Field High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Conducted EMA Women Fight Back Self Defence Seminars at
- Bal Bhawan, Phase 5, Mohali
- Infosys, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Chandigarh
- 94.3 My FM Studio, Sector 24, Chandigarh
- Dainik Bhaskar Office, Sector 24, Chandigarh
- Cheema Boilers Ltd, Sector 70, Mohali
- Procter & Gamble Home Product Limited, Baddi
- Dell International Services Pvt Ltd, Mohali.
- WeP Solutions Ltd., Baddi
- Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Chandigarh
- Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Baddi
- AISIN Automotive Haryana Pvt. Ltd., Rohtak
- Aircel Regional Office, Mohali
- The Lalit Chandigarh, IT Park, Chandigarh
- P&G Gillette India Ltd.
- Government Polytechnic College, Khunimajra, Mohali
- Shri Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh
- Dev Samaj College for Women (Hostel Students), Sector 45, Chandigarh
- Home Science College, Sector 10, Chandigarh
- SD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh
- Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali
- The British School, Sector 8, Panchkula
- The British School, Sector 44, Chandigarh
- The British School, Sector 70, Mohali
- The Millenium School, Sector 67, Mohali
- St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, Chandigarh
- Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Sector 69, Mohali
- Govt.High School, Manimajra
- Strawberry Field High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh
- Gandhi Bhawan, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Chitkara University at Rajpura, Punjab
- Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, Chandigarh
- Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh
- National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGI, Chandigarh
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Regional Centre, Chandigarh
- Plaza, Sector 17, Chandigarh
- Book Fair, Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh
Professional Experience:
- Black Belt 6th Dan (World Taekwondo Headquarters, South Korea), (2017)
- Olympic Solidarity Course in Fencing through International Olympic Committee (1996)
- National Referee (Under Taekwondo Federation of India – 14 Year’s Experience)
- Three times National Champion (1996, Jan-1998, Dec-1998) and represented India in the 8th Asian Taekwondo Championship (1988).
- Outstanding Young Person Award for 1989-90 presented by Indian Junior Chamber Jaycees for distinguished services rendered to the nation.
- “A” Grade in Six Week Certificate Course (Taekwondo) conducted by Sports Authority of India, Patiala held at Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bangalore (2000)
Training Imparted since 1984 At:
- 1. Punjab University, DAV College, Sec 10, Chandigarh
- 2. Home Science College, Sec 10, Chandigarh
- 3. Shivalik Public School, Sec 41, Chandigarh
- 4. St. Kabir School, Sec 26, Chandigarh
- 5. St. John High School, Sec 26, Chandigarh
- 6. Guru Nanak Public School, Sec 36, Chandigarh
- 7. St. Peter’s School, Sec 37, Chandigarh
- 8. St. Xavier’s School, Sec 44, Chandigarh
- 9. St. Patrick’s School, Sec 34, Chandigarh
- 10. New Public School, Sec 18, Chandigarh
- 11. Chandigarh Baptist Public School, Sec 45, Chandigarh
- 12. St. Anne’s Convent School, Sec 32, Chandigarh
- 13. St. Francis Xavier’s School, Sec 44, Chandigarh
- 14. Kendriya Vidiyalaya (Sec-31 & 47), Chandigarh
- 15. Tender Heart High School, Sec 33, Chandigarh
- 16. Swiss Training Centre, Sec 30, Chandigarh
- 17. Ryan International School, Sec 49, Chandigarh
- 18. Community Centre Clubs Sec 8, 27, 33, 35(H.Q) & 38, Chandigarh
- 19. Banga Bhawan, Sec 35
- 20. Rajasthan Bhawan, Sec 33, Chandigarh
- 21. Govt. Polytechnic College, Mohali
- 22. Yadavindra Public School, Mohali
- 23. Shemrock Sr. Sc. School, Sector 69, Mohali
- 24. The Millennium School, Sector 67, Mohali
- 25. The British School, Sector 70, Mohali
- 26. The British School, Sector 44, Mohali
- 27. St. Stephen School, Sector 45, Chandigarh
- 28. SOREM, Sector 36, Chandigarh
- 29. Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, Sector 15, Chandigarh
- 30. Strawberry Field High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Conducted EMA Women Fight Back Self Defence Seminars at
Private Sectors:
- Bal Bhawan, Phase 5, Mohali
- Infosys, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Chandigarh
- 94.3 My FM Studio, Sector 24, Chandigarh
- Dainik Bhaskar Office, Sector 24, Chandigarh
- Cheema Boilers Ltd, Sector 70, Mohali
- Procter & Gamble Home Product Limited, Baddi
- Dell International Services Pvt Ltd, Mohali.
- WeP Solutions Ltd., Baddi
- Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Chandigarh
- Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Baddi
- AISIN Automotive Haryana Pvt. Ltd., Rohtak
- Aircel Regional Office, Mohali
- The Lalit Chandigarh, IT Park, Chandigarh
- P&G Gillette India Ltd.
Colleges:
- Government Polytechnic College, Khunimajra, Mohali
- Shri Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh
- Dev Samaj College for Women (Hostel Students), Sector 45, Chandigarh
- Home Science College, Sector 10, Chandigarh
- SD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh
- Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali
Schools:
- The British School, Sector 8, Panchkula
- The British School, Sector 44, Chandigarh
- The British School, Sector 70, Mohali
- The Millenium School, Sector 67, Mohali
- St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, Chandigarh
- Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Sector 69, Mohali
- Govt.High School, Manimajra
- Strawberry Field High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Universities:
- Gandhi Bhawan, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Chitkara University at Rajpura, Punjab
- Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, Chandigarh
Govt. Institutions:
- Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh
- National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGI, Chandigarh
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Regional Centre, Chandigarh
Places:
- Plaza, Sector 17, Chandigarh
- Book Fair, Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh
