Ashwin Mohan ​
Advisor​

Ashwin Mohan

Advisor

Ashwin began his journey of martial arts at the age of 4, his first teacher was his grandmother who trained him in the traditional martial art of Kalaripayattu. Ashwin went on to earn black belts and teachers certifications in 35 other martial arts including, Judo, Karate, Jujutsu, Boxing, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling various forms of KungFu, and the ancient Indian martial arts of Bhimi, Jarasandhi, Hanumani etc. In a teaching career spanning 30 years, Ashwin's organizations have trained over 11 million students in India and is also the author of 3 books on self-defence. He has also served as an consulting close quarters combat trainer for the Karnataka Police and for Indian Navy Commandos. Ashwin is also a popular Tedx speaker. He hails from Bangalore and currently lives a nomadic life travelling and teaching all across the country. He has been associated with OfERR from 2008 and has empowered refugee women via self-defence ever since.