Raquel Riley Thomas is the founder of Defend Riley, an initiative focused on self-defense for women and children. For Thomas, who served as a Captain in the U.S Army, this initiative is personal.

When it comes to staying safe, a little preparation can go a long way. At Florida International University, a free program is giving women the tools they need to protect themselves both on and off ...

Walking alone at night is something most women have experienced — and for many, it comes with a sense of unease that’s hard to shake. The fear of being followed, harassed, or caught off guard is real, ...

FLOURTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- In honor of Women's History month, a martial arts gym in Montgomery County is opening its doors for women and teenagers to learn some simple self-defense techniques.

Would you know how to defend yourself if someone tried to attack you? A Houston Jiu-Jitsu master offered easy and potentially life-saving self-defense moves that hopefully you'll never have to use. He ...

With a few simple twists of his arms and legs, a 65-year-old man wrenched groans of pain out of a well-built athlete half his age and almost twice his size. "Jiu-Jitsu is very easy," he said as he ...

Ms. Abdelhamid is the author of the forthcoming “Get Home Safe: A Guide to Self-Defense and Building Our Collective Power.” Feb. 12, 2026 I’ve taught self-defense for nearly 17 years, across Queens ...