A Hancock man charged with the shooting death of a local resident last week is claiming self-defense.

I sometimes wish for a world where being a martial artist was just about the sport and not about saving our own lives.

Activist and author Rana Abdelhamid is a black belt in karate and has been teaching self-defense for nearly 17 years. She ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—LaToya Williams chased the sound of gunshots from the house to a dirt road where her 16-year-old son had fallen from a bullet through the ribs. Can you call 911? the teenager said.

At the Malikah Safety Center in Astoria, Queens, Muslim women are learning more than just self-defense. "After 9/11, I experienced a hate-based attack and started to think about my skills as a martial ...

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 ...

As Ray Barron of Freedom Defense Training explains, it’s not as simple as just feeling threatened.

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 ...

The sheriff’s office said this session is for women and girls 16 and up. It’s free to the public. You can sign up now by emailing JCSOTrainingDivision@jocogov.org. The class will be held at the JCSO ...

From the moment Scott Spivey was shot in the back on Camp Swamp Road, the killer stuck to his story, repeating an account that has kept Weldon Boyd a free man. “He shot f—ing first,” Boyd told the 911 ...

The deadly shooting of an alleged burglar by a store owner in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood has raised questions about when you can legally use lethal force if you believe you are in danger. The ...

KU coach Bill Self criticized defense after 81-75 loss to UCF. Self blamed lack of communication, rebounding for breakdowns. KU will face TCU with probable returns for Peterson and Jackson, ...