Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a video from his martial art training days during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier this year. Marking the national sports day, he shared glimpse of his sessions which took place in campsites during his Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai earlier this year. In the video, Rahul can be seen taking lessons in jiu-jitsu from martial artist Arun Sharma and sharing his knowledge of aikido with kids.
He is reportedly a black belt in aikido, which is considered the youngest Japanese martial art form. During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometers, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite. What began as a simple way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and.
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twitter.com/Zvmw78ShDX — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 29, 2024 "During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometers, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite. What began as a simple way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and young martial arts students from the towns where we stayed," the MP wrote on X.
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The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra started from Manipur on January 14 and ended after 66 days in Mumbai. Rahul, along with his entourage, crossed 15 states covering more than 6,700 km. ALSO SEE: “Grandma Was Called ‘Gungi Gudiya’ Before.
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