self-defense
This MMA Gym Trains Activists to Defend Themselves Against Fascists
VICE traveled to the UK's Left Hook gym to see how an anti-fascist self-defense club operates.
Black man beaten on camera by Charlottesville racists found not guilty of assaulting them
DeAndre Harris was charged with a crime after he fought back against a group of white supremacists harassing him in a parking garage.
We Asked Martial Art Experts to Review the Mataram Mayor's Kung-Fu Kicks
If you're a police officer in Mataram, getting kicked on the chest by Mayor Ahyar Abduh is a tradition. But how good are his kicks, really?
Learning How to Slap Nazis at a Self-Defense Class Run by Witches
Shadow Sistxrs teaches women and non-binary people how to protect themselves physically and spiritually. I headed down to find out more.
This Controversial Program Teaches Women to Spot 'Pre-Rape' Warning Signs
Professor Charlene Senn developed a research-backed method to help women defend themselves from attackers, but some detractors say the program puts the burden for sexual assault prevention on victims.
These Kenyan Grandmothers Are Learning to Fight Back Against Rapists
In some of their country's slums, self-defense is the only option.
How To Take A Punch To The Face
I let a pro MMA fighter punch me in the face to learn the art of surviving massive head trauma.
How to Horribly Injure Someone on Purpose
Do you hate violence? Author Tim Larkin says you need to be ready to use it anyway—and use it well—if you have no other choice.
Educating Kids And the Elderly Is the Key to Closing the Online Security Loop
The next WannaCry might not get so far.
Rise in Hate Crimes Inspires Krav Maga Training in LGBTQ Community
There's been a 400 percent increase in requests for self-defense and violence prevention programs since the election.
Wushu Watch: Advanced Ways to Get Stabbed to Death
Thousands of martial arts schools promise "self defense" and then delve into the art of disarming a knife wielding attacker. We look at some high level, and extremely stupid, ways to wrestle a knife from your attacker's clutches.
Kellie Leitch Wants to Legalize Mace So Women Can Defend Themselves
Critics say the pledge is both victim-blaming and fear-based.