Activist shares how her own story inspired her to teach others self-defense

Activist shares how her own story inspired her to teach others self-defense

2026/02/17-15:24

Activist and author Rana Abdelhamid is a black belt in karate and has been teaching self-defense for nearly 17 years. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about how she was attacked as a teenager, why she says self-defense is more than physical and tips for what women should carry with them.

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