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Women and The Martial Arts

  1. Perception

    by , 08-31-2010 at 10:11 (Women and The Martial Arts)
    Question: Sabum-nim is a WOMAN?!

    Answer: Well SOMEBODY has to be Sabum-nim and in this dojang it just happens to be me.

    Public perception of a ranked female martial artist is truly one of our more unique challenges. I could fill a book with some of the more ignorant comments I have received, some of the more insane comments people have made to me, and some very flattering statements as well. Should I ever forget that I am a woman, I can always depend on a crowd ...