tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post7006780149489803282..comments2024-03-22T06:21:44.785+00:00Comments on Grappling and BJJ tips by Liam The Part-Time Grappler Wandi: BJJ Interveiws: The Part Time Grappler Interviews the Winners of the Crazy Ass BJJ Gi Design Competition Part 3 of 4Liam H Wandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-65113601820991807242010-11-10T08:44:18.849+00:002010-11-10T08:44:18.849+00:00Thank you slidey. It is definietly something worth...Thank you slidey. It is definietly something worth keeping in mind. I spent years getting punched in the stomach and kicked in the face by very beautiful and elegant (and very very fast and technical) female karate-ka so that kinda beat any potential sexism out of me, excuse the pun. When I walked into my first BJJ club and looked at women, all I could see was someone who can potentially choke and armlock me instead and to me that was an upgrade! :o)Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-1771102898298910452010-11-09T17:57:41.349+00:002010-11-09T17:57:41.349+00:00The problem I have with emphasising the 'beaut...The <a href="http://www.slideyfoot.com/2010/01/treatment-of-women-in-bjj.html" rel="nofollow">problem I have</a> with emphasising the 'beauty' of women in BJJ is that it tends to overshadow their grappling skills, especially when they're expected to be 'feminine' rather than simply good athletes.<br /><br />Kyra Gracie is a perfect example of that, as you can see from going on pretty much any BJJ forum ("ooo, I'd like to be in her triangle," etc).<br /><br />Not that I'm saying that was the intention with the pin-up design, but as noted, it is difficult to escape that sexist interpretation.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.com