david_webb
19-12-2009, 10:32 AM
Ladies,
For some time now we have seen a number of posts, threads and groups written and set up specifically to address the distinct lack of support, direction and appreciation for all women within the grappling fraternity here in the United Kingdom.
It has been established time and time again that the opportunities open to women in our sport of ‘grappling’ are far behind those of their male counterparts; an issue that is indicative in the wider context of the sporting environment. Nevertheless, great inroads have been laid and foundations have been set for women’s grappling to achieve it full potential not only in the UK but also across the world as a whole.
A number of groups have been set up across the world for women to converge, learn and be inspired by other women. To support, direct and appreciate women’s grappling with like-minded individuals. Work has also been done here in the UK with ‘women only’ classes at most of the big academies up and down the country and a number of smaller groups meeting on a monthly/bi-monthly basis to train and exchange ideas in an environment that is suited and much more comfortable and convenient for women to learn.
The UK has some terrifically talented female grapplers and we are able to boast high-level athletes from the fastest growing sport in the world today – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and also a crop of Olympic Judoka that are amongst the upper echelons of their respective weight categories. In 2010 this talent pool and sphere of knowledge is set to be tapped into in such a way that every women involved in grappling [whether a professional athlete or weekly hobbyist] will have the chance to train on a number of camps specifically designed and organised with women in mind.
This post is meant as a general feeler to acquire feedback for any upcoming camps and or seminars, the first of which is scheduled within the first quarter of 2010. Please reply to this post with a message of support so we know exactly where we are in terms of interested parties for such an event. Planning for such a camp has passed the general brainstorming phase, female instructors have been confirmed and venues (along with dates) are being negotiated so watch this space for further developments from the first couple of weeks into the New Year.
Women’s grappling is definitely something that needs our support for further development and with your encouragement and backing improvements and provisions for the future will certainly develop.
Over the next few weeks we will continue to post updates on where we are with the logistics and scheduling for our proposed “UK Training Camp for Women” but in the meantime why not join our new Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=236373450188 to show your support for our project and share some of your views and enquiries with other female grapplers.
We look forward to hearing from you,
David Webb & Darren Currie
http://www.combatsport.co.uk
http://www.kombatclinic.com
For some time now we have seen a number of posts, threads and groups written and set up specifically to address the distinct lack of support, direction and appreciation for all women within the grappling fraternity here in the United Kingdom.
It has been established time and time again that the opportunities open to women in our sport of ‘grappling’ are far behind those of their male counterparts; an issue that is indicative in the wider context of the sporting environment. Nevertheless, great inroads have been laid and foundations have been set for women’s grappling to achieve it full potential not only in the UK but also across the world as a whole.
A number of groups have been set up across the world for women to converge, learn and be inspired by other women. To support, direct and appreciate women’s grappling with like-minded individuals. Work has also been done here in the UK with ‘women only’ classes at most of the big academies up and down the country and a number of smaller groups meeting on a monthly/bi-monthly basis to train and exchange ideas in an environment that is suited and much more comfortable and convenient for women to learn.
The UK has some terrifically talented female grapplers and we are able to boast high-level athletes from the fastest growing sport in the world today – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and also a crop of Olympic Judoka that are amongst the upper echelons of their respective weight categories. In 2010 this talent pool and sphere of knowledge is set to be tapped into in such a way that every women involved in grappling [whether a professional athlete or weekly hobbyist] will have the chance to train on a number of camps specifically designed and organised with women in mind.
This post is meant as a general feeler to acquire feedback for any upcoming camps and or seminars, the first of which is scheduled within the first quarter of 2010. Please reply to this post with a message of support so we know exactly where we are in terms of interested parties for such an event. Planning for such a camp has passed the general brainstorming phase, female instructors have been confirmed and venues (along with dates) are being negotiated so watch this space for further developments from the first couple of weeks into the New Year.
Women’s grappling is definitely something that needs our support for further development and with your encouragement and backing improvements and provisions for the future will certainly develop.
Over the next few weeks we will continue to post updates on where we are with the logistics and scheduling for our proposed “UK Training Camp for Women” but in the meantime why not join our new Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=236373450188 to show your support for our project and share some of your views and enquiries with other female grapplers.
We look forward to hearing from you,
David Webb & Darren Currie
http://www.combatsport.co.uk
http://www.kombatclinic.com