Master 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.

Black Belt 6th Dan
(World Taekwondo Headquarters, Kukkiwon, South Korea)
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
Mobile: 9216444949
bs.handa@gmail.com

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)