ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — In this week's "Around Town" spotlight, Roxanne Strouk visits Okinawan Karate to learn valuable self-defense skills designed for women. Located in Alexandria, VA, Okinawan ...

The first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq was commemorated through a major women's martial arts and self-defence event, where hundreds of young participants received intensive combat and personal safety ...

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 ...

USA Gold Medalist and Taecole Tae Kwon Do studio owner Maggie Messina’s nonprofit, Female Fighters Matter Too, brought in thousands at its first annual gala to support competition fees, travel, ...

Savannah Last has been a "karate kid" since she was two, but when she was attacked by a group of teenagers last year, she felt "hopeless".

NORTH AUGUSTA — Block, chop, and strike were among the techniques women and girls learned to protect themselves during a recent self-defense class. A women’s self-defense class was held at the Nancy ...

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT, South Africa (AP) — At the command of a female instructor, a line of girls and women, some wearing pink ear protectors, shoot five rounds at a target with 9 mm pistols as they ...

MANILA, Philippines — Gender equity and inclusivity will be recognized and showcased in what looms as an exciting and action-packed Philippine leg of the Karate One-Youth League Manila starting Friday ...