Defense

Shirley Rupp said “I attribute handling the situation a bit to my free weights and elliptical-ling"

With a recent study showing 51% of women have been touched in an unwelcome way, it’s little wonder self-defence classes are rising in popularity. We’ve rounded up five of the best from across the capital – each of them guaranteed to teach you new physical skills and improve your reflexes without injury.

No one wants to think about being the victim of a violent crime, but sticking your head in the sand isn't the solution — especially if you're in a more vulnerable group. The fact is, three women die each day in the United States at the hands of their significant other, and 1 in 5 women will be the victim of an attempted rape or rape over the course of their lifetime. Studies show that LGBTQ+ people are also disproportionately affected by violent crimes, with transgender people experiencing…

Self-Defense Front Kick to Groin

The 5 Best Self Defense Moves Have you ever found yourself in a situation that you felt uncertain or afraid about your physical safety? There are 5 self defense techniques that everyone needs to know how to execute and knowing how to perform these moves will give you added protection in case of an attack. These techniques are very simple to perform and anyone can be successful with these techniques, no matter your gender or body type. As we go through each technique, you will become more…

Being attacked is a situation no one wants to get into, but unfortunately, nobody is 100% safe from this experience. Though it’s always better to undergo special training beforehand, knowing the basics of self-defense will also help you to feel more comfortable and empowered in an emergency situation.

A violent crime happens every 25 seconds in the U.S. but it's important not to live in fear. Be prepared with these 17 self-defense techniques.

Being attacked is a situation no one wants to get into, but unfortunately, nobody is 100% safe from this experience. Though it’s always better to undergo special training beforehand, knowing the basics of self-defense will also help you to feel more comfortable and empowered in an emergency situation.