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- Wed Feb 27, 2002 5:04 am
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: Could This Happen?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4481
Could This Happen?
If somebody grabbed me and anybody was standing nearby - whether they trained or not - I hope they come to my rescue. Don't worry, I'll handle it is best left for the movies. That kind of attitude lets people get hurt. It's like that question on the moral test a couple weeks back. Is not doing somet...
- Wed Feb 27, 2002 3:15 am
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: What Is Sexual Assault ( Destroying The Myths)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6418
What Is Sexual Assault ( Destroying The Myths)
A wonderful and sobering post. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote · Women must accept a certain amount of risk when they participate in certain activities, i.e., going to bars And if they happen to have a couple of drinks while at the bar....what was that Jodi...
- Wed Feb 27, 2002 3:07 am
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: meet/greet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2268
meet/greet
Hello sunsu8, Welcome. I'm a 2nd degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu and have trained that style for about 5 years. Before that I trained judo for about 3 and 1/2 years. Before that my brother used to study "Sibling-Rivalry-Ryu" together. http://www.xpres.net/~gmattson/ubbs/biggrin.gif Dana
- Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:45 pm
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: Congratulations Dana!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3697
Congratulations Dana!!!
Hi Lori!!!,
And thanks. It's good to see you back.
There are lots of good people who read and post on these forums. It makes for great conversations.
cheers,
Dana
And thanks. It's good to see you back.
There are lots of good people who read and post on these forums. It makes for great conversations.
cheers,
Dana
- Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:40 pm
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: The game of training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1620
The game of training
Hi ATH, and welcome back. FYI: dmsdc D(ana) M(ichelle) S(heets) lives in the Washington, (DC) metro area. I think you're right on the money to say that what we bring to our martial arts training determins a lot of how well we'll do. I had an older brother, and we did lots of wrestling but not striki...
- Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:19 pm
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: Dape Rape Drugs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9187
Dape Rape Drugs
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>PREVENTION STRATEGIES: There are a number of steps that women can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of date rape drugs: 1. When in a bar or out partying, keep your drink with you at all times 2. Be caref...
- Mon Feb 25, 2002 10:45 pm
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: Congratulations Dana!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3697
Congratulations Dana!!!
Thanks everyone.
I'll do my best.
Dana
I'll do my best.
Dana
- Mon Feb 25, 2002 10:40 pm
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: Since you're such a tough guy...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8360
Since you're such a tough guy...
Hello tunetigress, and welcome. My hope is that by having an open line of dialogue we can help more women feel comfortable and safe training in martial arts. I also hope that more women will feel comfortable joining Uechi - which has a reputation of being particularly....hard hitting. Equally import...
- Mon Feb 25, 2002 7:50 pm
- Forum: Women and the Martial Arts
- Topic: Women and men make different fists
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18703
Women and men make different fists
Uechij, I wasn't confused about punching with the first two knuckles vs the last two. I'm more focused on the idea of just the 1st knuckle. VS. the first two. My wrists are normal sized. And stronger than any woman my size I've met. Uglyelk - I'm not prepared to make a broad comment on how the seike...