Pay no mind to the groans that come with stretching, to hair that is gray or gone altogether. Ignore the cautiousness of their steps and the canes in their hands. These seniors are ready to fight. A ...

OAKLEY -- Every Monday afternoon, you may hear the loud thumps of wood hitting a pad coming from the Oakley Senior Center and, if you peak inside, that is exactly what you will see -- a group of ...

DANVILLE — An elderly person wielding a cane may not be as vulnerable as criminals suspect, thanks to Cane-Do, a self-defense class for seniors. The classes include a 30-minute lecture and warm-up, ...

BAY POINT — Cat Willson had just finished loading groceries into her car last year when a stranger knocked on her window, then opened a door and began to lean in. “He said, ‘All I want is $35,’ ” the ...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla.ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Pay no mind to the groans that come with stretching, to hair that is gray or gone altogether. Ignore the cautiousness of their steps and the canes in their hands.

HOUSTON -- Senior citizens in Florida are using their canes for more than walking. They are learning how to use the item they thought was a crutch as a weapon. It's part of a martial arts class called ...

Veterans from every branch some older some younger came together to learn a valuable skill that dates back centuries. When facing danger wounded vets are taught how to use their cane for self-defense ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Being out in public can make older adults with mobility problems feel vulnerable, but one city is stepping up to help those adults feel safer by teaching them this unique form ...

Self-defense is always easier with a weapon. Well, how about a cane? There's an entire class devoted to cane self-defense in Vinton. People of all ages learn techniques that can be used whether in a ...