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Should
There be Women Fighting by John Wagner?
In the martial art and boxing world, this is a
very controversial topic. Obviously some say yes and some say
no....
Should
there be women fighting? In the martial art and boxing world, this
is a very controversial topic. Obviously some say yes and some say
no. Is it seen as expressly forbidden or is it that really big a
deal.
People are used to seeing men fighting. Since the
dawn of time, man has been given the image of going out and
hunting daily, encountering beasts and adversaries, while the
women stay at home and watch over the children. Well times have
changed. In today's day and age, sometimes it is the woman of the
house who goes and earns the money for the family while the man
stays at home and becomes a house husband. Has this had a negative
effect on society or given a bad image towards women or men?
With regarding the world of combat sports, maybe men have
dominated for most of the time. Jack Dempsy, Rocky Marciano, Ali,
Tyson. These are all boxers from different eras, but are well
remembered even today. I don't know weather many people remember
any women fighters from the same periods of time. But like
mentioned above, times are changing. Laila Ali, daughter to
Muhammad Ali, MMA sensation Gina Carano and others have, and
continue to make household names for themselves.
Training
martial arts for fitness purposes is one of the best workouts.
Benefiting your cardio, you also work the muscles for toning,
conditioning and greatly enhance your flexibility. Because of this
type of training, which is fun and does not produce massive
muscles and popping veins, women are training in martial arts for
these purposes. Being in the gym or dojo, it is very easy for them
to see fighters in action and become interested in it, which is
leading many female fighters to compete. Is this really a bad
thing? Is it different if two men fight rather than two women?
As mentioned, this is a controversial subject, and shall
probably continue to be one for many years. The fact is that women
do fight and shall continue to fight. It has not produced bad side
effects and the idea of competing can help women to better
themselves in some aspects just like with men, so why should they
stop.
About
the Author
John Wagner is a third degree brown belts in
traditional Shotokan karate. He began his training in martial arts
at Bruyers Martial Arts and Pro Shop Academy. Mr. Wagner lettered
in high school wrestling. He was a prison guard in Attica and
other prisons. One prison Mr. Wagner was a security guard for
was at was New Bedford where he did part of his on the job
training. It is the only maximum security prison in New York state
for females.
John Wagner and Lorraine Butcher are founders
and owners of the Total Self-Defense Program and The Brown Belt
Group http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/brownbelt1111111.
Editor and Publisher
J. Richard Kirkham
http://KirkhamsEbooks.com/MartialArts
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