At a MMA forum I frequent, there was a posting about a free seminar for women only. I pointed out the sexism and hopefully it will open some eyes.
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jiuchick
Date: 03/11/06 02:54 PM
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Attention LADIES: Toronto BJJ will be hosting another Women's Open Matt, this time with BJJ Black Belt Leo Santos holding a seminar. As always, this event is FREE to any women interested (all levels welcome)!
We will be starting the seminar at 11am on Sunday March 19th at the new Bloor & Christie location (for exact address visit
www.torontobjj.com). It will run until 2pm and we will have time to roll, so bring your gi and no-gi gear.
Any questions feel free to email me at
[email protected].
Guys please pass this on
Thanks, yael
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From: Ibite
Date: 03/11/06 06:13 PM
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WOOHOO!
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From: BALEIA
Date: 03/11/06 08:55 PM
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Free seminar with LEo Santos did you say??? I may have to break out the wig and oranges once again !
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From: sketchy
Date: 03/13/06 12:10 PM
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WOO HOO! Can't wait! See all you ladies there!
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From: karmarep
Date: 03/13/06 01:25 PM
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For some reason I see about 20 guys showing up in drag.
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From: jiuchick
Date: 03/13/06 03:30 PM
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"For some reason I see about 20 guys showing up in drag." dominoe you gona be the leader of the pack? Please, no miniskirts.
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From: mentalmidget
Date: 03/13/06 05:41 PM
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Baleia, u won't need those oranges!
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From: Daisycutter
Date: 03/14/06 07:13 PM
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WTF! My kingdom for some boobs!
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From: karmarep
Date: 03/15/06 09:59 AM
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ttt
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From: Rob Wynne
Date: 03/15/06 01:57 PM
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Not to step on anyone's toes, but does anyone else find this really sexist?
Wouldn't feminists be freaking out if there were Men only free seminars? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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From: karmarep
Date: 03/15/06 02:25 PM
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I think it's cool way to give back to the art and try and promote growth.
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From: jiuchick
Date: 03/15/06 02:43 PM
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Hey Rob, I get what you're saying..but the initial idea for these 'events' was to have organized open matts for women specifically because a)some women, especially those new to the sport, don't feel comfortable training with men, and more importantly b) there's not a lot of women in the sport, especially in canada (compared to the states/brazil) so it's a good way to give women the rare chance to train with one another.
The seminars that have been taking place, including Leo's, are additions to the open matts...when someone offers to do a free seminar, we're not going to say no. I've organized open matts that didn't include a seminar....
I don't know if that makes it any better...and personally i'm all about equality...but women are a minority in the sport and i'm just trying to motivate them to train....I apologize if you're offended.
yael
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From: canadajoe
Date: 03/15/06 03:38 PM
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Rob,
Stop being such a woman.
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From: Rob Wynne
Date: 03/15/06 04:35 PM
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I figured you're trying to promote the sport, and quite frankly I think it's a great idea. I just wanted to point that out to make people stop and think the next time they hear some feminist shrew scream about "Equaliteeeeee!!!!"
Sometimes it's ok to have seperate events for the sexes. The world won't end.
Good luck, we need more women in the sport.
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From: Rob Wynne
Date: 03/15/06 04:37 PM
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"Rob, Stop being such a woman.
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*untucks twig and berries*
:p
