Akshay Kumar Opens A Self Defence School

Updated: Friday, June 27, 2014, 12:45 [IST]

Bollywood's action king Akshay Kumar has started a school along with Aditya Thackeray to train women in self-defence. Akshay says the initiative is not for personal gain, but to give back to the society.

"We are here to give something to the society. There is no monetary gain from it. I am doing it because I have earned a lot in life due to martial arts and it is my way to give back (to the society," the actor, who is trained in martial arts and has a black belt in taekwondo, told on Friday.

"Whenever I will get time and if I'm in Mumbai, I would teach martial arts to them (the women). Like, I am starting the whole thing July 29," said the actor, who is set to go away on a holiday soon, to return in time for the training sessions.

Akshay Kumar has also promised active participation in the training sessions. Akshay's latest film Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty released on Friday, and he will soon be seen in Prabhu Deva's Singh Is Bling with Kareena Kapoor.

See the pics and know more about Akshay and his love for martial arts.

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John Abraham gifted Akshay a bike after their success film Housefull 2. John said, “Akshay likes black colour for motorcycles, and I also believe black is beautiful. So I’ve chosen this colour for his bike."

'Khiladi' Kumar

“I came into the film industry knowing only martial arts. Now I am doing as much as I can in return,” Akshay said.

Akshay Kumar

"This day has been a longstanding dream. Karate, along with my father, has made me what I am today. Goju Ryu karate has been the longest love of my life", Akshay Kumar said.