Why More Women Should Take MMA

[Wowgirl10q]

Why more Women should take MMA

In this wonderful time of health-consciousness, there are a million and one ways for a woman to stay in shape. There’s yoga, zumba, crossfit, biking, weight lifting, and of course, there’s always good old-fashioned jogging. For health minded ladies, there are options in droves. But here’s one cool method you may not have thought of: mixed martial arts.

Yes, MMA the simple but savage combination of wrestling, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, jJud, and so many other magnificent martial arts. In the past, it may have resided on the male dominated end of the sporting spectrum, but now, thanks largely in part to the UFC and it's awsome woman fighters. MMA now belongs as much to girls as it does to boys. Interested in trying it out? Let me tell you why you should.

Obviously, MMA provides an unbeatable way to stay in shape. It's striking facets, based in Muay Thai, western boxing, and kickboxing, will transform you into a cardio machine, and chase away unwanted pounds like nothing else.

Its grappling components, rooted mainly in Brazilian jiu jitsu, Judo, and several forms of wrestling, will improve your strength and flexibility like you won’t believe. When it comes to fitness, few things rival a foray into MMA. But the benefits to practicing this rapidly growing sport doesn’t end there.

Learning MMA will also provide you with tremendous peace of mind: just imagine walking down the street knowing that, barring a scuffle with Wonder Woman or a Super Saiyan, you can handle pretty much anything that comes your way. There’s a profound comfort in knowing you can protect yourself, in knowing that you can lay somebody out with a well timed punch or a kick to the body, or neutralize an attacker with an effective submission hold or throw.

When you pursue mixed martial arts, that comfort and peace of mind is yours to enjoy 24/7. Yet the benefits of learning MMA extend far beyond the physical. Yes, it’ll have you looking like a bronze statue in no time. Yes, it’ll turn you into an ass-kicking warrior woman, should the situation ever call for such action. But as a result of these physical perks, MMA will also provide you with a confidence you didn’t know you had.

With some practice under your belt, you can walk tall knowing you look very good, and that you can take care of yourself if needed. That’s a amazing feeling espeacially for a female.

[rebelsunshine]

I used to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a gym that also offered Muay Thai and MMA classes.

The BJJ was intense and i felt sore all the time. I have a bit of cauliflower ear on the top of my right ear as a souvenir from the 9 month period I trained regularly there.

They gym was very sparse and bare bones. It was basically a warehouse space with wrestling mats, punching bags, and a few other pieces of equipment. There were two unisex bathrooms, no changing rooms, and no showers or lockers.

The guys I trained with were a diverse crew in terms of age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background. A fair number of us had watched the movie FIGHT CLUB when we were younger. We all wanted to improve ourselves as men, and man's most masculine virtue is his ability to fight.

I was amazed women came and trained with us, but they did. Women of all stripes, but there were some real Amazons among them. They grappled in the same classes, partnered with other women primarily but the odd girl and guy would get matched up too.

I last sparred in 2016 while visiting a friend who lived in New York. One of the opponents with whom I "rolled" was a female from Brooklyn who was an inch shorter than me, and perhaps 20-30 lbs lighter. But my advantage in strength was neutralized once I was winded, and her skills were surprisingly good. She came close to forcing my submission, but I just couldn't allow it. We ended as a draw.

So that's what I have to say, about women and MMA.

[Wowgirl10q]

Honey I been looking for you
I got a stripper Question featured.🎉🎉🎉

[jmstarling]

BJJ is "the gayest sport there is" according to the TV show, _Emily's Reasons Why Not_, which could be why it killed Heather Graham's career.

[rebelsunshine]

Happy to see you
Is a stripper the same as an exotic dancer?

[rebelsunshine]

@jmstarling wtf u saying?

[Wowgirl10q]

Same

[rebelsunshine]

thanks 4 mho

[wootamandawoot41]

dont listen to wowgirl. she's a bully who tried calling me outon my mma knowledge and embarrassed herself. she said south paw was a made up media term that isn't used in fighting, she also said wrestling isn't part of mma. what an airhead

[wootamandawoot41]

the boogeywoman is coming for yooouuuu

[clampfan101]

I love heroines more than heroes! Strong girls ftw!

[Wowgirl10q]

Thanks

[clampfan101]

Cuteness, mature elegance, and bodybuilding strength are all sexy in different ways. It’s also possible to have a mix of them.

[DJZest]

cuck

[wootamandawoot41]

dont listen to wowgirl. she's a bully who tried calling me outon my mma knowledge and embarrassed herself. she said south paw was a made up media term that isn't used in fighting, she also said wrestling isn't part of mma. what an airhead

[JosyJosy]

I love these screenshots so much.. But you're right, it's not physically alone that you grow :) I find the mental thing more important above all

[Schrodingerscat]

This makes me want to join it 😍

[Massageman]

Good take. Fitness would the primary reason for any MA training with the confidence and fighting ability a close second and third.

[SkipStop]

I'm a martial artist. Very very happy I decided to learn it. I thank my 4th and 5th grade bullies for it. They are the ones who made me want to get revenge by beating them up in ways that did not require more strength. It's a great sport for everyone. I got healthier, stronger, aware, confident, everything you mentioned. And martial arts is not all about fighting your opponent. It also includes basic skills that you should know for yourself. Like how to fall and roll without hurting yourself, flexibility, balance, etc. Using your mind to trick your opponent and get a head start on your defense mechanism. I had plenty of fights in school and won every fight thanks to martial arts.

[Bananaman177]

Make sure you focus on grappling over striking, especially as a beginner.

Just trust me, your beginner's grappling will get you out of most of the scrapes that your beginner's striking will get you into.

[Wowgirl10q]

Judo we really don't
It's positioning for throws and take downs I'm struggling
I keep getting hands to the face deducted to be specific
( For trying to cover the airways) off reflex..
Is that even breakable? Seems like eye gouging to me
And thank you for that was really helpful actually

[Bananaman177]

If you can't get enough distance, get closer instead.

[Wowgirl10q]

Yes thank you
Wish you would message me or vice versa sir

[humor_me]

I think it is awesome when gals do this kind of thing and learn to defend themselves. Not only is it a good way to work out (aside from the beating on your body of course) - but you can be more confident when you are out and about. Nothing pleases me more than to see a gal drop a would be rapist or stick a gun in his face and watch him mess himself.

[TonyMetal86]

Miss owl girl, what you said about the mma is true but that doesn't mean that with mma a woman won't need a man anymore to protect her...

Second, you provided some pictures that i didn't like because it shows female dominance over men, in mma, i never saw mixed fights, even ronda rousey didn't accept to fight with a man...

I'm not saying that some women who are like men but born in a female body can't beat a regular punk male, but when it comes to a real man, no matter how much mma you learn, don't ever try it unless you wanna fall unconscious or with broken bones...

If women can learn some self denfense techniques while keeping her feminity, there is nothing wrong...

[Trippintfout]

Everything you said is great... except walking into work injured. Every emp I have had over the last ten years who gets into it at some point breaks a nose, black eye, fat lip, face cuts, and one girl broke her hand. I’ve never gotten into it because of this. Can’t hurt yourself trying to help yourself...

[Wowgirl10q]

@Trippintfout I've been through a lot I just don't volunteer negatives

[englisc]

[Trippintfout]

@englisc show me a professional job you can show up with facial injuries and I’m in

[ImJustCurious13]

I think gym class in public schools need to teach kids MMA, and think everyone (especially women) should at least consider taking a fighting class to be better prepared for thin unforgiving world we live in.

[Wowgirl10q]

Awsome guy you are

[Femdomina]

I practice martial arts and I like MMA. Very cool MyTake.

[Shydude91]

Wow my type of girl, you are a Goddess, you would never have to use your fighting skills against me cause i know my place and it's at your feet Queen.

[Wowgirl10q]

@Shydude91 I adore you and your love
This girl needs put in place though
She gets too much if not lol

[Wowgirl10q]

You too love thank you

[Femdomina]

@Shydude91 I'm glad you know ;)

[Femdomina]

@Wowgirl10q You're welcome :)

[Shydude91]

Hahaha i would put you in your place using kindness and making you happy, not by using force or insulting you, sorry i'm not that type of guy, i'm too nice and submissive, i know some girls don't like nice guys but that's who i am.

[Femdomina]

@Shydude91 No wonder you're submissive, just like most of the nice guys :D

[Shydude91]

Yeah but fortunately girls like you exist to complete us.

[Femdomina]

@Shydude91 Have you already found the right girl for you?

[Shydude91]

Not yet but i'm sure i will, i found a dominant girl but i didn't like her because she was a single mother, she had a daughter.

[Femdomina]

@Shydude91 Oh, and you'd like to have your own child, I understand.

[Shydude91]

Yes or none at all.

[Suefit1]

I believe skill rules. Conditioning and experience second. Strength next
With the proper tools a smaller person can surprise the **** out of a bigger and even stronger person. Takes time though. I do the kick boxing more for cardio but Id surprise someone if needed lol.

[Wowgirl10q]

Killing the body miss

[wootamandawoot41]

dont listen to wowgirl. she's a bully who tried calling me outon my mma knowledge and embarrassed herself. she said south paw was a made up media term that isn't used in fighting, she also said wrestling isn't part of mma. what an airhead

[SirRexington]

MMA is a great workout ( a bit tiring for me though, bad stamina) and it's confidence boosting like you said.

I've been doing martial arts since I was little and did really well when I was boxing. Nearly won a state championship. I've known women who took martial arts, my last instructor had 3 daughters, 2 of which would have beaten my ass. 1 of which was younger than me.

[Wowgirl10q]

@SirRexington 🤗🤗🤗

[NineBreaker]

I agree 100%. Women (and men; therefore everyone) should learn MMA or some kind of effective martial art, but also do so with a big emphasis on maintaining an honor code.

If I ever have kids, I would want them to learn MMA. If I am the father or one or more daughters, I would encourage them to learn MMA. It's a great way to stay fit, as well as teach self-discipline.

[AynonOMouse]

Many men that don't exercise and only know a little about fighting could still whip an MMA trained woman easily.
Still, her being in good shape and knowing some moves is much better than not doing it and could help against the weak guys, but not much against the normal ones.
Here's my favorite female fighter. (Yes I admit, mostly based on looks)
Tiffany Van Soest

https://youtu.be/K7tAoEgNSiQ

[Wowgirl10q]

Is that a video game?

[AynonOMouse]

lol no. It's a video of one of her fights on YouTube. Check it out. There are more on there too.

[Wowgirl10q]

I'm sorry
Icon making sense now though
Thank you sir

[Wowgirl10q]

Okay silly😎

[Wowgirl10q]

Why the jaw lines? Yikers

[AynonOMouse]

Jaw lines? What do you mean?

[Wowgirl10q]

Masculine features oh my

[BatuhanBuber]

I don't watch MMA or something like that. Not interested but my two girl niece going Taekwondo and they have 2-3 medals. It's good to see girls, womans interested martial art and learn how to defense yourself. Because these days we live in a very shitty world.

[Wowgirl10q]

Taekwondo is dance class

[GreatnessBack]

I think every one should learn martial arts, it's great for everything.

However, on self defense, try to never be in that situation. Dude can have a knife, gun, more people and then where's your hand to hand now?

Always try avoid that situation.

[Wowgirl10q]

I do I have guns too

[Wowgirl10q]

Not looking but prepared

[GreatnessBack]

That's ok, but awareness is the MOST important thing for a person to have, martial artist or not.

Awareness will keep you out of trouble before you have to deal with it.

Also, in my experience, a knife is more dangerous at close range than a gun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js0haocH4-o

Stay safe.

[Wowgirl10q]

You two thank you

[Wowgirl10q]

Too.

[PrettyRegular]

It's fun to watch, but I'm not intrested to do it myself. I can't wait untill the Wowgirl versus Nurmagemadov match. You would destroy him and then you both run into the crowd and beat some people. 😃

[Wowgirl10q]

@PrettyRegular Wowgirl10q vs Diaz Brothers

[PrettyRegular]

That would be cool too. What do you think about that McGregor vs Nurmagemadov episode? I think it was cool how they had a little fun after the match.

[Wowgirl10q]

@PrettyRegular McGregor Is a disgrace to MMA
He should stay In boxing
he's the Brock Lesner of The UFC

[PrettyRegular]

Yeah. He's very arrogant. He should stay in the wiskeybusiness. 😂

[Wowgirl10q]

@PrettyRegular
I bet he won't go dress shopping either. Lmao

[PrettyRegular]

Hah yep.
I have to say that you would be great to MMA. Not just by your fightingskills, but by your looks too. You would be the crowd's fav. 😉😃

[Wowgirl10q]

Thank you sir
Not brave enough
Just a tournament on occasion

[spunkygiraffe]

I do Karate, I'm pretty intimidated by the idea of doing MMA, since sparring could be very dangerous. Perhaps the competitions on TV are just getting to my head, it looks intense when it comes to professional championships.

[Wowgirl10q]

I wouldn't know on a pro or semi pro level at all my love. Most injuries happen during training though probably 90%. Don't watch TV❤️ make your own movie in your life

[spunkygiraffe]

Okay! :D Also, I see that stuff on youtube, I can't actually watch TV, XD, no satellite dish or whatever.

[Wowgirl10q]

I don't watch much is media and folklore

[CubsterShura]

I used to take kungfu classes before and oh boy it made me so much more fit in body and confident in mind! I had to leave it because it clashed with my studies, now I go to gym but I surely wish to get back to martial art when I get the chance.

[Petitelight]

The whole point of martial arts is to use justification of martial law, is the mind body & soul at harm? Am I able to exit the situation without conflict... No one wants to get hurt and those who practice martial arts or prior military know to keep it closest to level zero, bringing it back to that level without causalties, due hard to either party
Worry not ladies, stay strong, and train on..
Maybe we may spar one day!!!

[passinby]

I have been in enough street fights and had enough blood and stitches to know training is a good thing. BUT still avoid if you can control your ego. I would find it fun to spar with a woman as long as she signed some papers and I didn't go to jail.

[Redstang88]

It’s great exercise, and doesn’t hurt to learn as a last resort but honestly I’ve seen a lot of women get a false sense of security from it. Simple biology dictates that most (not all) women cannot take on most (not all) men. The best defence is still to run, regardless of training.
Not putting it down, just saying people need to keep expectations realistic

[ADFSDF1996]

It’s not actually unrealistic to say a smaller person can defeat a larger person, it happens quite often even if skill levels are the same. Obviously that doesn’t mean that the smaller person will always win but it’s highly inaccurate to say that the smaller person doesn’t stand a chance.

There’s no denying that size matters but there are many other factors involved aside from size and skill that determine the outcome of a fight. Like fluidity, speed, state of mind and environment.

[Redstang88]

@ADFSDF1996 For fuck sakes, how many times are we going to go over this?
I didn't say they didn't stand a chance, I said its not the best idea to try.
And men and women are different, you put a man and woman the same size with comparable training, the guy will win.

[ADFSDF1996]

“I said its not the best idea to try.“ I never said otherwise, unless it’s in a controlled environment (sports).

“And men and women are different, you put a man and woman the same size with comparable training, the guy will win.” I never said men and women are the same, I know they are different. However, you are wrong when you say that in a fight between and man and woman of equal skill, the man will always come out on top. There are plenty of occasions where the woman comes out on top, albeit the chances of that are lower.

[Redstang88]

I think "plenty" is one hell of a stretch. I'm sure its happened, but it is a rarity.

[ADFSDF1996]

Perhaps “occasionally” is a more accurate word.