I cannot vouch for other states, but in Massachusetts, no part of your body can be a deadly weapon.

If you hit someone with it, and you were born with it, you're safe (well, you'll still face assault, but not ABDW).

Kicking someone with a shod foot, however, IS a deadly weapon, so take your shoes ...

My name is Brian, and I am just entering the world of martial arts for the second time.

I am 33, and I am a full time police officer, a volunteer firefighter, and a combat handgun instructor.

When I was younger (17) I studied "American Karate" for about 5 months and it felt as though I had learned ...