"My dream is that no girl ever feels helpless again - that like iron, she is strong and like a butterfly, she knows she can rise "
Radhya Bansal
Founder | IronButterflies
THE MOVEMENT
Born as a response to the alarming rise in hate crimes towards women which are no longer stray incidences; fueled by the collective feelings of helplessness and infuriation that subside until the next horrifying headline - IronButterflies aims to empower young women through self-defense training : because prevention is better than cure.
IMPACT
BUTTERFLIES TRAINED
INSTRUCTORS
SCHOOLS
THE 4 PILLARS
The Inception of IronButterflies
A community-led program to teach martial arts and situational awareness to school and college girls in Kolkata, building confidence, preparedness and early threat recognition.
Building Self-Worth
Prevention > Cure
IronButterflies is far more profound than just a project - it is a proactive reaction - an entire movement born out of harsh realities and inspired by the superhuman the resilience of survivors. By equipping young girls with martial arts skills, we are investing in a future where safety, self-belief, and independence are every girl’s right and reality.
Our Story
The unfortunate reality is that violence against women in our country is not an anomaly - it is recurring and systemic. India’s layered diversity presents undeniable challenges to its judicial framework, but these challenges cannot excuse inaction.
#RisingAwareness
#PersostentDanger
#Empower
#EmergeStrong
#SelfDefense
#SystemicChallenges
#RealLifeCases
Women and children cannot remain collateral damage. Our growing helplessness and anger have therefore given rise to a movement - one demanded by the urgency of this moment.
Metamorphosis: The Stages
An overview of the curriculum curated for our IronButterflies in consultation with martial arts experts.
Week 1-4: The Basics
Introduction
Mental health: Building self-confidence; Awareness: Personal safety basics.
Fundamentals
Nutrition: Healthy eating for energy; Awareness: Recognizing unsafe situations.
Building Strength
Mental health: Stress management; Social awareness: Gender equality discussion.
Defense Techniques
Awareness: Stranger danger; Nutrition: Hydration and meal planning.
Week 9-12: Refinements
Intermediate Advancements
Mental health: Anxiety reduction; Awareness: Legal rights for girls.
Skill Refinement
Nutrition: Meal prep for active lifestyles; Social awareness: Peer support.
Holistic Training
Mental health: Building assertiveness; Awareness: Environmental safety.
Endurance Building
Detailed nutrition education; Social awareness: Role of education in empowerment.
Week 5-8: A Step Up
Intermediate Fitness
Mental health: Coping with bullying; Social awareness: Community support networks.
Weapon Training Introduction
Awareness: Digital safety; Nutrition: Balanced diets for girls.
Full-Body Integration
Mental health: Emotional resilience; Social awareness: Rights and advocacy.
Review and Assessment Prep
Comprehensive review of nutrition and awareness topics.
Week 13-16: Advancements
Advanced Defense
Mental health: Trauma coping; Awareness: Online harassment.
Mastery Drills
Nutrition: Supplements and recovery; Social awareness: Leadership skills.
Exam Preparation
Mental health review; Awareness recap.
Midpoint Evaluation
All topics reinforced.
CURRICULUM
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