ekafid Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 Here's my situation: there is a place that teaches mixed martial arts. I am interested and the instruction seems great, but they don't have any female members. So if I were to join, I would be the only girl in a class full of men. Should I go for it anyway or should I find another martial art club where I would feel more comfortable/probably be more accepted?
Radok Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 If you really like the style, you have to go for it. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate.
SaiFightsMS Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 Go for it. It is not that hard being the only girl in the class if discipline is maintained.
KickChick Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 I would say, "go for it" .... but I see you already formed an opinion that you may be uncomfortable being the only girl, and with that I say, .... you need to feel "comfortable" with the school you intend to train at, and the only way that you can find this out is if you take a class or two. Good luck!
BlueDragon1981 Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 Go for it. Us men aren't as bad as some make us out to be.
ramymensa Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 I'd say dig a little deeper Go for a class or two and see if you feel comfortable with the guys there. They could turn out great friends. and then another girl could join because you are there and then another and another. Everything has got a starting point World Shotokan Karate
SaiFightsMS Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 I trained for a few years in a group where I was usually the only female student. When white belts step into the dojo they are all beginners and equal in status.
hongkongfooi Posted March 29, 2003 Posted March 29, 2003 go do it and enjoy there wasonly 1 girl at my school for a couple of years but my god shes hard as hell now and shes only 15 http://www.quill47.karoo.net/image/nikkie%20home.html http://www.quill47.karoo.net
ekafid Posted March 29, 2003 Author Posted March 29, 2003 all right thanks everyone. I guess I might try it for a few days to see if I like it.
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