Women Representing Martial Arts

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Women Representing Martial Arts

In today’s society, men are looked upon as the authority in martial arts. Women can be just

as accomplished and successful in martial arts as men. Many women are equally respected

and are making great contributions in today’s martial arts society. Many martial arts

competitions have changed their policies and allow women to participate in professional fighting

organizations, such as the Ultimate Fighter Championship (UFC) and main events in many

martial arts tournaments. Today women’s training is equally as challenging as their male

counterparts. In my experience with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I have been trained as hard, if not

harder by my professor then many of the male students. When preparing for a competition I am

as dedicated and motivated as any male competitor. To all martial artists, it is referred to as “a

way of life,” and I completely agree. With the right amount of dedication and mindset, women

can develop their skills and be technically equivalent to any male practitioner.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a combat sport that is focused on grappling and ground fighting. In

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a smaller person is able to defend themselves against a bigger, stronger

attacker. It focuses on the use of leverage, technique, balance and control of your

opponent. These techniques are practical in allowing a smaller, weaker person to have a better

chance in defending themselves against a larger opponent. In jiu jitsu and submission wrestling,

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Amanda never gave up trying to join the boys wrestling team, I never let the men at my academy

bring me down; I pushed myself and became stronger each time. OpposingViews.

I think women who want to get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu shouldn’t feel intimidated by men.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is for everyone. As referring back to my thesis, with the right amount of

dedication and mindset, women can develop their skills and be technically equivalent

to any male practitioner. I strongly agree with that, I have mentioned many well respected

women in the arts including myself who have proven ourselves. I am There are no exceptions to

this claim. Today, under the lipstick and the make-up lies the alter ego of a kimono sporting

warrior that is equally able to take on the world. I believe that I have supported it in many ways.

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