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by Phoebe
Tue Oct 17, 2000 11:35 pm
Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
Topic: Women and sparring in class
Replies: 36
Views: 20245

Women and sparring in class

"I'll bet much of the sticktooitiveness is the same as for men -- you have to have the fever. But I think it is tougher for women because most weigh much less than a guy, are smaller, and bruise easier."

-Allen M.

I definately think that the reason why women may drop out of a MA program more ...
by Phoebe
Tue Oct 17, 2000 2:38 am
Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
Topic: Women and sparring in class
Replies: 36
Views: 20245

Women and sparring in class

Sorry if this is a little tangential, but I was inspired…

I have been studying Uechi Ryu for twelve years, since I was eight years old. When I started, I was one of the only girls in my program, and as I progressed through the ranks, I quickly became the highest ranking girl in the program. All of ...
by Phoebe
Mon Mar 15, 1999 5:15 am
Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
Topic: The "Questioning" - ists and isms and isnts
Replies: 11
Views: 10947

The "Questioning" - ists and isms and isnts

Ok, I've never posted before...but here I go...
When I hear such ‘radical feminist dogma', I feel more pity for the speakers than anything else. These women do not realize that the potential for change comes from within, not without. If every women believed in herself as much as the average man does ...

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