Founder
Master B. S. Handa
Black Belt 6th Dan (World Taekwondo Headquarters, Kukkiwon, South Korea)
Black Belt 6th Dan (World Taekwondo Headquarters, Kukkiwon, South Korea)
National Instructor & Referee (Taekwondo Headquarters of India)
- Outstanding Young Person Awardee, 89
- Hall of Fame Awardee by Taekwondo Federation of India
- Founder – Chandigarh Taekwondo Association
- Founder – Punjab Taekwondo Association
- First Person to start Taekwondo in Northern India
- Director, Extreme Martial Arts
The Journey of a Grandmaster: From Weakness to Strength
My name is B.S. Handa. Looking at me today, most people see a 3-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.
50+ Years of Learning
I started my journey into Martial Arts to save my own life. Over the last 50+ 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.
Summary of Qualifications
- 50+ 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.
- Conducted successful seminars on Self Defence to inculcate peace and humanity in society.
“I can count on fingers, who are really working hard like you in India”
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
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.
- Netsmartz House, Plot No. 10, Rajiv Gandhi I.T. Park, Chandigarh
Universities
- Gandhi Bhawan, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Chitkara University at Rajpura, Punjab
- Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, Chandigarh
- Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
- Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali
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
- Govt. College, Ropar
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
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
- Saffron Public School, Phagwara
Groups
- Humanity Group, Sector 44, Chandigarh
Places
- Plaza, Sector 17, Chandigarh
- Book Fair, Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh (18/Nov/13)
- Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Sector 15, Chandigarh
- HQ 12 Signals (For Army Personal’s Wife)
Join Our Mission
Together, we can build safer communities and empower people to protect themselves and each other.