Women in fighting sports...what do u think?

[Marisa111]

Hi All

Not sure if anyone else here is into martial arts! I have been going to the gym regularly for the last year now and have recently started doing kickboxing classes. Never thought I would but I absolutely love it!!!!

I have recently seen a lot of coverage on the UK's Female Kickboxing Champ-Natalie Bee...Natalie Bee v Ulrike Vogt Kickboxing Dec 08 Fight Exclusive

What does everyone else think of women in sports like this...Any thoughts/opinions?

Mx

[Lazylifter]

I think the training is a really good way to get fit, those two women certainly look really fit and strong!
I know I wouldn't want to actually fight though can't bare the idea of someone hitting my head repeatedly. eek

[stikfigure]

I think kickboxing is a great way to get fit but don't like the application to fighting.

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by Marisa111

Hi All

Not sure if anyone else here is into martial arts! I have been going to the gym regularly for the last year now and have recently started doing kickboxing classes. Never thought I would but I absolutely love it!!!!

I have recently seen a lot of coverage on the UK's Female Kickboxing Champ-Natalie Bee...Natalie Bee v Ulrike Vogt Kickboxing Dec 08 Fight Exclusive

What does everyone else think of women in sports like this...Any thoughts/opinions?

Mx

The only sport I find hard to accept where women fight is boxing, I'm not entirely certain why, unless it's just all the broken noses and constant pumelling at the face that makes me feel women shouldn't do that sport

As for other sports such as kickboxing, I'm all for women getting in to the groove, so to speak, and knuckling down to it and even entering competitions etc as opposed to just doing it for health and defence etc. Some people when they consider that a martial art is good for health often overlook the fact that originally it was meant for the purpose of war. Tae kwon Do was specifically used by the people of the area in which it originated in order to be able to fight people that were on horseback, hence all the emphasis on high kicks.

In my past I have done Judo and Tae Kwon Do, and have looked at Aikido and others, but eventually decided to do yoga (I know a bit different to martial arts), mostly after I heard a person say that they wondered what it would be like to break someone's bones, so that's what turned me off immediately. However, I have to say that I always admired the skill and artistry off the styles and never considered the dangerous practical aspects, unlike this other individual. So, any sport I persue, weight lifting and freediving practice at present, is done along the same lines; and I think if a person can maintain focus on the point of technique/mastery, then all sports are perfect and should be followed to whatever level a person desires to persue the sport...so I say, Go for it girl

[WolfLady]

I did karate for a few years as a teenager and I absolutely loved it. These days I do body combat (tae bo) that makes me feel quite empowered and gives me a great cardio workout. I love watching women kick arse. I think I'm a secret feminist.

[Irish Spirit]

I trained Tae Kwon Do in high school and college and now spend almost all of my free time (outside of work) doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At my academy we offer Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts as well as Judo and Wrestling in addition to BJJ. I like to participate in all of these. At first I was a little intimidated when I would see women fighting who looked really tough. But now that I understand the arts I have a greater appreciation for the techniques and skills involved. It's not just about someone getting beat up. A good fight is a beautiful thing.

I love BJJ the most because you can train hard full speed every class without fear of injury. I love being able to best a guy bigger and stronger than me. It's the best feeling! Lol!