Stormy Paxton’s journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was anything but conventional. Before stepping onto the mats, she had built a respected career as a government marine ornithologist, earning publication ...

In “The Level Up,” changemakers in the fitness and wellness industries tell us how they’re making an impact in their communities, from pushing for inclusivity to promoting body acceptance and so much ...

Women can fight winter hibernation and learn valuable self-defense skills at free no-gi jiu jitsu classes starting at 1 p.m. Saturday at JT Sports & Recreation, 30 Pine St., and continuing Saturdays ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A local self-defense program is currently running classes to make sure women learn ways to protect themselves in dangerous situations. Between 2017 and 2018, Uber says that ...

JEFFERSONVILLE, In. (WDRB) -- Some women spent their weekend getting a crash course in self-defense. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Jeffersonville hosted a self-defense seminar Sunday. The event gives a preview ...

still protecting her face, coming up to that hand, stepping away into some sort of stance or potential to run away. Sabrina Pop Agni teaches Jiu Jitsu in *** unique way instead of teaching the ...

In May, the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) celebrated the second anniversary of its free Women Empowerment (WE) self-defense program, which has taught over 2,000 women — some of who have traveled ...

Afghan girl members of a Jiu-Jitsu club jump during a practice session on a hilltop in Kabul, Afghanistan.AP/Tamana Sarwary Jiu Jitsu club members look at a wall with posters at their club ahead of a ...

Eight months ago, Dana Romaniuk was running on the beach in Santa Monica when she was attacked by a homeless man hiding behind a lifeguard stand. "I basically fought for my life. He tried to kill me, ...