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

TOKYO — Japan’s Defense Ministry acknowledged it failed to meet recruitment goals for the Self-Defense Forces in recent years, as the country seeks to bolster its military amid growing threats from ...

Japan, whose military is restricted to the use of force for self-defense by its own constitution, had long been exposed to cyber threats without adequate means to respond. Cyberattacks in recent years ...

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 ...

At the beginning of class, Chijioke “Chi” Williams invites her trans self-defense students to “shake it out” and simply get moving. “There’s so many people with complicated relationships with their ...

Self-defense classes geared toward LGBTQ people can be found sprinkled across the United States, and instructors and students say the skills these classes provide are giving attendees a boost of ...