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Activist Teaches Self-Defense Empowerment Beyond Physical Techniques

2/17/2026

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Rana Abdelhamid, activist and karate black belt, has taught self-defense for nearly 17 years.
In a CBS Mornings interview, she says her mission was sparked by being attacked as a teenager.
She emphasizes that self-defense goes beyond physical techniques.
She shares practical tips for women on items to carry for safety.

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Story summary

Rana Abdelhamid, activist and karate black belt, has taught self-defense for nearly 17 years.
In a CBS Mornings interview, she says her mission was sparked by being attacked as a teenager.
She emphasizes that self-defense goes beyond physical techniques.
She shares practical tips for women on items to carry for safety.