How come women don't like BJJ?

geek4life** · 04-27-2009, 04:43 PM

I trained in 4 different gyms, and i've only seen 1 girl.

Jagcorps_esq · 04-27-2009, 04:50 PM

I've heard (though I'm not sure about this) that women have more of a personal space issue than men (oddly enough).

I think the issue of aggression is also a turn off, as you must be aggressive against another person that is being aggressive against you (rather than a kick pad or bag).

Sharkmachine · 04-27-2009, 05:04 PM

Because they pretty much get dry raped every time they train.

lechien · 04-27-2009, 05:07 PM

I think BJJ instructors just do not care about teaching women/girls.

They could run a female only BJJ class but I guess it would be too much hassle for them.

Drew Foster · 04-27-2009, 05:15 PM

I know a lot of girls that like it. Especially outside of the gym. ;) kidding. But seriously I know a lot of women who train.

StimAbuseR · 04-27-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lechien

I think BJJ instructors just do not care about teaching women/girls.

They could run a female only BJJ class but I guess it would be too much hassle for them.

well considering not that many women would sign up itd likely be a wasted time slot.

blink_man182 · 04-27-2009, 05:20 PM

There's a couple a women who train here.

Flapjack666 · 04-27-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jagcorps_esq

I've heard (though I'm not sure about this) that women have more of a personal space issue than men (oddly enough).

I think the issue of aggression is also a turn off, as you must be aggressive against another person that is being aggressive against you (rather than a kick pad or bag).

There are a couple of women who train at my gym, and oddly I'm the one who's uncomfortable. I must have personal space issues

lechien · 04-27-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by StimAbuseR

well considering not that many women would sign up itd likely be a wasted time slot.

Like any new BJJ team, it would take time to build up a good attendance.

But I am pretty sure, there are women that would train BJJ if given the option of a women class only to start with.

thecreator · 04-27-2009, 05:37 PM

It's nature, for every few hundred fights in school there is like one girl fight. Girls generally have no interest in taking it past the catty remark stage.