Comments on: The Year of Women’s MMA; 2010?

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:56:58 +0000

Hi Cheryl!

Good point about “getting used to it.” While it is different fighting in the school vs the real thing. I think there is a lot of benefit getting used to fighting.

I’m so glad that women are staking out their ground in MMA as like so many sports – women can be really great at this and it boosts anyone’s self confidence to see others do well.

Kind of funny video of Paris Hilton… I always wonder with her how much is real and how much is for show.

By: Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny

Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:58:32 +0000

I love this post! Respect for women and our desire to learn to fight – and to fight well – runs through it. I train in MMA, I never plan to compete. I love the sport! I love to watch mma fights.

I also understand how odd and strange it is for people (even me) to watch women fight. We just have to get used to it. I know someone who deals with deadly and bloody situations. He has a technical term for “getting used to it”.

It’s a process. We can’t rush people to love the sport or to love the idea of women fighting. People are still getting used to the idea of men cage-fighting.

I’m coming to this post late – I’m sure you’ve seen Paris Hilton doing her MMA training by now. If now, come visit my blog and take a peek
.-= Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny´s last blog ..Paris Hilton vs Roxanne Modafferi Demonstrating Different MMA Training Styles =-.

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:37:57 +0000

Thanks Natashia,

Hi Dewitt, I hope your training goes well!

By: Dewitt Caddy

Dewitt Caddy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:19:46 +0000

Have got to say that I reckoned this was a very awesome post. I have continuously liked Mixed martial arts and it’s so fine to read a blog that takes Mma so importantly. I have just lately began to get in Mma lessons myself and also I’m absolutely wanting to end up with at least a tad competitive at the training. Not seeking to move in a octagon or whatever such as that just though! Any kind of tips on whatever I will need to be making time for in order to do well. Anyhow, pleaqse do continue the awesome task with this site and your brilliant reports.

By: Natashia Basilone

Natashia Basilone — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:53:17 +0000

Great Read! Looking forward to more Bookmarked the blog. Was also curious if anybody here could point me to some related material. Thanks in advance.

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:33:40 +0000

Hey Dr. J!

I was teaching a former girl friend (a brown belt at the time) in a group class… I had just corrected her counter punch and looked away and yelled punch. She punched me while I was distracted and it was the funniest thing you ever saw – me rolling around the mat in pain.

I don’t underestimate women to this day now!

Hey Tiger,

Yep… I agree the more high level fighters – the sooner the women will make it. That is partially why I devote so much of this blog with empowering stories about women fighters – so girls and women will know they can fight too!

By: TheMartialArtsReporter

TheMartialArtsReporter — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:54:38 +0000

Would be really kinda cool.
I just don’t know if there are enough top peformers to make it, yes, commercially viable, yet.
But in my humble opinion, it’s just a matter of time.
We can just continue to feature female fighters, martial artists and instructors to get the word out and to inspire girls and women to get involved in “the arts”.
Thanks for provoking my thoughts, John.
.-= TheMartialArtsReporter´s last blog ..Linda Denley, Karate Superwoman From Houston, Texas =-.