UFC/MMA for ladies...

[ssj4veggeto1008]

How many of you ladies would do it?

And how would you fit that entire cage in the kitchen. jk

but srs. would you ladies do it?

[kewofford]

How many of you ladies would do it?

And how would you fit that entire cage in the kitchen. jk

but srs. would you ladies do it?

lol at kitchen joke

[Mindi912]

mmmmmmmmmmm I think my avi speaks for itself thanks.

[Ecnewyx]

How many of you ladies would do it?

And how would you fit that entire cage in the kitchen. jk

but srs. would you ladies do it?

More women should do it -- not MMA specifically or UFC or Strikeforce (lulz) but at least brazilian jiu-jitsu. The best self-defense martial art for women IMO... since I don't know anything about Krav Maga and can't speak to it.

[Butcherette]

I trained for a while and then quit due to a lot of issues, most of which being BJJ... I know it's a great form of self-defense, but I hated it. Grappling classes always left me feeling horrible... striking and muay thai, on the other hand... still wish I was doing it. I also wish more women participated in combat sports.

[SheWulf]

I have. Was really into boxing growing up, and then got into BJJ as a teen. Unfortunately I was one of the only girls and ended up grappling with boys. Great workout, but not worth the hits to the face, imo.

[mtbstarr1103]

I trained for a while and then quit due to a lot of issues, most of which being BJJ... I know it's a great form of self-defense, but I hated it. Grappling classes always left me feeling horrible... striking and muay thai, on the other hand... still wish I was doing it. I also wish more women participated in combat sports.

BJJ is one of my favorites, tho training is out at the moment due to finances. I have however compete in Karate years ago and gold metaled at every tournament. I also had the privelage to go to a national Tae Kwon Do tournament and compete. Not so well in sparring department due to the sheer number of fantastic athletes there, but I got a gold at nationals for forms.

I have a black belt in the two standups, and yes I earned them. 5 years a piece and lots of broken knuckles, nose bones, footbones, twisted ankles, sweat and tears along the way. BJJ i am only a blue belt but I love it because it challenges my mind, flexibility, and conditioning. I fully support and advocate women being in the ring, and I personally believe the guys don't want us in there because they're afraid of being shown up or beaten by one of us (in the cycling world we call that "Chicked").

[seanb1979]

I personally believe the guys don't want us in there

in all my time training i never knew anyone who said they were against women training? if anything we typically respected them more for being willing to get roughed up

[seanb1979]

I have. Was really into boxing growing up, and then got into BJJ as a teen. Unfortunately I was one of the only girls and ended up grappling with boys. Great workout, but not worth the hits to the face, imo.

getting hit in the face in bjj? maybe just in armbar attempts :P must have been a rough gym

[Ecnewyx]

in all my time training i never knew anyone who said they were against women training? if anything we typically respected them more for being willing to get roughed up

This. Except for the extra respect thing... since once you start rolling you don't really notice whether you're rolling with a guy or a girl. It's just another teammate that's training with you.

getting hit in the face in bjj? maybe just in armbar attempts :P must have been a rough gym

Haha. Bruises are par for the course though, and I'm gotten marked up in the face a few times (gi-burns and whatnot).

I have a black belt in the two standups, and yes I earned them. 5 years a piece and lots of broken knuckles, nose bones, footbones, twisted ankles, sweat and tears along the way. BJJ i am only a blue belt but I love it because it challenges my mind, flexibility, and conditioning.

Awesome!

I personally believe the guys don't want us in there because they're afraid of being shown up or beaten by one of us (in the cycling world we call that "Chicked").

I don't know if that's always the case but I am jealous that women tend to be more flexible.

[ssj4veggeto1008]

HHmmmm should i have put fem/or straight women?

jk no hate. but yea i guess on a BB forum the chics would dig it. But your typical runner on the treadmil wouldn't be into trying it i guess.

[puro supafly]

More women should do it -- not MMA specifically or UFC or Strikeforce (lulz) but at least brazilian jiu-jitsu. The best self-defense martial art for women IMO... since I don't know anything about Krav Maga and can't speak to it.

I would think boxing would be better to avoid close contact (I specify boxing because even kicks can backfire).

But I would think if a woman is fighting off a sexual attack, the last thing she would want to do is roll in the ground with the guy trying to rape her.

For the specific purpose of self defense, I would advocate boxing primarily, and jiu-jitsu as a backup. I really don't think one art is enough anyway.

[erinlee01]

HHmmmm should i have put fem/or straight women?

jk no hate. but yea i guess on a BB forum the chics would dig it. But your typical runner on the treadmil wouldn't be into trying it i guess.

A kitchen joke, then this? I'm surprised you got any women to answer.

[PLANETGETLOW]

The mainstream MMA female fighter scene is not that big because it's not promoted in the UFC and let's face it, Dana has made MMA mainstream.

If you ever frequent some decently popluated citys like Vegas, you'd see that Amatuer level female MMA is pretty common and there's some serious competition out there.

[Ecnewyx]

I would think boxing would be better to avoid close contact (I specify boxing because even kicks can backfire).

But I would think if a woman is fighting off a sexual attack, the last thing she would want to do is roll in the ground with the guy trying to rape her.

If a woman is fighting off a sexual attack, the FIRST thing that is going to happen is that she is going to get taken to the ground, regardless of what she wants.

For the specific purpose of self defense, I would advocate boxing primarily, and jiu-jitsu as a backup. I really don't think one art is enough anyway.

I would flip that around. And since not everyone has the time or resources to crosstrain, I'd recommend BJJ first.

[oregonpanthers]

Any gal who follows, watches, participates in, trains for or has done MMA/UFC is 100% cool in my book! They can see through the BS all the other women see it for and appreciate for what it is as an athletic event, entertainment feature and bad ass sport if I ever saw one!

Props to all the gals who enjoy all that is MMA! I salute you!

[Puresweat]

I think it is a great workout for women. Lots of women are already into it and Strikeforce has women fighting professionally.

[Robochrist]

rip bro

[the_guvna]

rip man

[The_Source]

RIP brah. You're already missed

[SlippyFist]

RIP cuzzz

[seanb1979]

man that sucks... only 23 and full of life

[ukero]

R.I.P op, you brought some lulz

[IareSheep]

Silly OP, what are you doing here? Why are you posting you aren't even alive. ( no ban/neg pls is jokes)

[Mindi912]

RIP dude

[Dodoz]

Rip =(