Fighting, for women

For a woman, fighting is different. Technique matters more, intelligence matters more. We can’t rely on our weight and muscles so much. Need leverage, footwork, speed instead. But more than anything, we need inspiration. Not everyone is lucky to have been born in a family of fighters like me, to have been raised by one of the greatest Shifus to ever live. For everyone else, redemption comes from examples of other girls who show we can all be badass in our own way. Build our body the way we want, and kick any fucking ass that dares to mess with us.The lady on the photo is Ronda Rousey. She had a couple of tough, painful losses, but she still did more to grow interest for female fighting that anyone I’ve ever seen.Xiexie, Ronda.--#femalefighter #femalefighters #judo #mma #ufc #rondarousey #femalemma #unitedbyblood———————Instagram Repost @rondarousey・・・Favorite picture of my judo career, en route to winning my first World Cup at 19 - pic by David Finch