Chimera is a self-defense class teaching effective safety and self-defense skills designed for women, emphasizing self-empowerment and assertiveness. Developed in the 1970s, Chimera first began in ...

"A woman should be able to defend herself, regardless of the shoe she is wearing," said Avital Zeisler, 26, who teaches a "Stilettos and Self-Defense" class in New York City. The class teaches ...

Since 1983, Way of the Crane has been empowering people to feel safe and in control. The self-defense classes, which range from beginner to personalized and in-depth instruction, focus not only on ...

The goal was to empower survivors and equip them with self-defense skills that they could use in real-life situations. Vanessa McAdams, a class participant, said it can be hard to leave a ...