Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriage.

They are Maasai girls living at a boarding school in Transmara in western Kenya, which doubles up as a rescue center for teens who have escaped early marriage and female genital mutilation.

I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance.They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, th ...