Hypervigilance and situational awareness are just two of the points instructors offered to women and girls in a self-defense class at the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative on a recent Friday evening. ...
At first glance, it seemed like a dangerous situation, but the sounds came from a self-defense class held at the center. Six ...
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 ...
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 ...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department has been making efforts to help prevent violence against women with its female self-defense classes. According to the National Domestic Violence ...
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 ...