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.

Self-defense is one of those things everyone assumes they understand, but in reality, it’s surrounded by misconceptions. These myths can create a false sense of confidence, leading people to think ...

Source: Thomas Van Veen/Courtesy Defend Yourself Welcome to my first blog post for Psychology Today! I’d like to share with you how I got here and what I’ll be offering in this space. My Story I think ...

The word “ohana” means family in Hawaiian. For a newly formed nonprofit in Vancouver, it’s more than just a word. It’s a mission to empower women through self-defense. Formed in August 2024, Ohana ...

As someone who loves early morning and late evening walks, as well as solo nights at the movie theater, personal safety is always at the back of my mind. Although experts say awareness and avoidance ...

More people ore purchasing self-defense tools, according to research. Modern life, it seems, warrants some fusion of brain and brawn, mind and muscle, pen and sword.

Barbara Haynes and her 13-year-old granddaughter attend a self-defense class on the reservation of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. A group of 10 Wabanaki women stand in a circle in the rec room ...

If you claim self-defense now, you have to prove it was. But under this new law, the state would have to prove it wasn’t.