O n the first day of self-defense class, I learn to say “no.” We’re in a Southern California martial-arts studio not far from ...

"The surprising roots of the self-defense movement and the history of women's empowerment. At the turn of the twentieth century, women famously organized to demand greater social and political ...

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety is holding a women's self defense class this September.

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Most women’s self-defense training focuses on memorizing specific techniques, but real confrontations are unpredictable. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and self-defense expert Amber Hoover explains ...

EVERETT — More than 30 women, from mother-daughter duos to seniors, streamed into PandaRoll JiuJitsu on Oct. 4. For many attendees, including myself, that Saturday afternoon was our first self-defense ...

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan "JC" Caldwell, a former Dallas Police officer, national tactical instructor, and executive protection leader, released concise holiday ...

BEIRUT — In a makeshift gym in the Burj al-Barajneh refugee camp, the participants in this martial arts class are unlearning much of what they have been taught about how girls and women should behave.

Brazos Valley MMA & Fitness will host another free women’s self-defense class on April 11 at 1 p.m. The gym has been offering the classes for the past few years in response to community concerns about ...

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, D-2nd District, partnered with WOAR–Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence, Women Against Abuse, Center City Residents’ Association, South of ...

Gadsden State Community College is offering a free self-defense class for women ages 13 and older. The class includes hands-on techniques, legal insights, and firearm safety training. Instruction will ...

Thanks to Lyn for sending: "Grandmaster Carol Middleton, a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and the founder and director ...