Since receiving my Blue Belt, I feel like I've been marked for death!
I have a sign on my back that says "You are a Bad Ass if you can submit a 115 lb female!"
White Belts who used to "go easy" on me and "help" me, all the sudden are trying to smash me. Maybe to say "I submitted a Blue Belt" a great accomplishment for a MAN who weighs more then 80lbs more then me.
Funny thing is, these same guys had much better technique when they were "going easy" ;)
FYI guys....this doesn't help you or me. It will also limit your training partners, as we try to avoid people who are likely to injure us.
Take advantage of practicing your technique and trying new things when rolling with the girls.That way we all benefit.
While talking to one of my training partners (a guy, who weighs around 125lbs) I realized this isn't only an issue I face as a girl. The smaller guys experience this as-well.
So take it easy big guys! Try not to break us. :)
I have a sign on my back that says "You are a Bad Ass if you can submit a 115 lb female!"
White Belts who used to "go easy" on me and "help" me, all the sudden are trying to smash me. Maybe to say "I submitted a Blue Belt" a great accomplishment for a MAN who weighs more then 80lbs more then me.
Funny thing is, these same guys had much better technique when they were "going easy" ;)
FYI guys....this doesn't help you or me. It will also limit your training partners, as we try to avoid people who are likely to injure us.
Take advantage of practicing your technique and trying new things when rolling with the girls.That way we all benefit.
While talking to one of my training partners (a guy, who weighs around 125lbs) I realized this isn't only an issue I face as a girl. The smaller guys experience this as-well.
So take it easy big guys! Try not to break us. :)
