There were not very many female boxing champions to look up to for inspiration in the 1970s, so Oxnard’s Graciela Casillas ...

When Gracie Socier shows up late for practice, she doesn’t get the usual late-for-practice reaction. Her teammates don’t grimace, her coach doesn’t glare. She’s not reprimanded with extra laps.

Rebecca Blair hears stories of abuse and assault through her job in the medical field. She's using her passion to help women ...

Sol Vargas, 25, instinctively fought back after a thief laid hands on her bag and tried to steal it. Dining at a restaurant in Costa Rica, named San Isidro de El General, she was having her first meal ...

One of the biggest jiu-jitsu events in the world returns to Las Vegas from August 28 to 29. Jiu-Jitsu CON brings some of the best grapplers together for the ultimate combat sports weekend. Events at ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Happening in York County, a family-run jiu jitsu school is helping women defend themselves. Every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Horsemen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu hosts a women-only ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a climate where crime is incredibly unpredictable, a local jiu-jitsu group is offering women’s self-defense classes. WIVB News 4 caught up with the woman behind the class to ...

A new restraint technique created for healthcare workers dealing with violent or emotionally disturbed patients has caught the interest of the Los Angeles Police Department. The technique is about ...

FLOURTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- In honor of Women's History month, a martial arts gym in Montgomery County is opening its doors for women and teenagers to learn some simple self-defense techniques.

Joe Rogan always has something interesting to say, whether it’s on Instagram, UFC commentary, or his podcast. Recently, he shared his thoughts on why women should learn Jiu-Jitsu. He believes it’s the ...

Bearclan Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Maine fosters a welcoming space for women, led by owner and instructor Dustin, alongside his wife, Savannah. The academy emphasizes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as a ...