As we age, our bodies and minds may change, but the need for safety and self-protection does not. Senior citizens can face unique challenges when it comes to self-defense, both physically and legally.

When it comes to home defense, many people assume that firearms are the only option. But for those who either don’t have access to guns or choose not to use them, there are still effective ways to ...

Can you defend yourself against someone bigger and stronger? It's a question many women ask themselves, and according to Kas McGuire, the answer is yes. McGuire, a martial arts instructor, teaches a ...

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Women in the Broken Arrow community learned practical self-defense techniques during a free seminar last Saturday at Embody Fitness after recent attacks on women in the Tulsa ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After decades of practicing Vadha Kempo Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jennifer Burke wanted to provide a space where women and girls could develop martial arts skills and learn ...

MOLINE, Ill (KWQC) - Spellious Martial Arts Center is changing not only bodies but also lives. It is a free, weekly women’s survivor self-defense class in Moline, Illinois, for women ages 14 and up ...

Strike it Strong is a local group that hosts self-defense classes aimed at making women feel safe and empowered. Friends Cheryl Squadrito and Nancy Starr started the nonprofit during the holiday ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is ringing in the New Year with its first Women’s Self-Defense Class of 2026 next month. “This hands-on class teaches practical ...

BARRIO LOGAN (KGTV) - Fourth and fifth-grade students at Perkins K-8 School in Barrio Logan are learning self-defense techniques through a special program that pairs them with local law enforcement.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Operating on the principle of “Peace through Strength,” Chai Defense — a Staten Island-based self-defense program focused on teaching reality-based physical and mental skills — ...