National title, check. World title, check. Irish kickboxer Caradh O' Donovan looked around her and thought it was time for a new challenge. And with all the excitement around Karate's acceptance into the Olympic programme, what else would do? Would you, could you do it? We met in November to … [Read more...]
Muaythai and Women at espnW Summit
Did you grow up watching the Kickboxer films? And did you wonder where all the women were? Me too, so this video of women in martial arts attending a major summit is pretty exciting. One of the most effective ways of inspiring girls to do more sport is simply to show them. And this week at … [Read more...]
Pack the Mack Returns with Three Female Bouts Saturday
For the 4th year, one of the best amateur promotions in the world will make history. Tuff-n-uff will look to break its own record for attendance for an all amateur MMA show as they Pack the Mack this Saturday. The free event will draw MMA fans from the Las Vegas area and beyond to see 17 live … [Read more...]
Video: Shannon Sinn Talks Boxing, MMA, and her Upcoming Fight at SCL
One of the bright prospects in the flyweight division of MMA, Shannon Sinn is coming off a win over??Ashley Deen this past January. The InvictaFC vet looks to regain some momentum as she battles Cheri Muraski this coming Saturday April 22 at ??Sparta Combat League:??Army vs. Marines: Fights For Our … [Read more...]
“Female Fighting: The Time is Now” Official Artemis Film Festival Selection
The Artemis Film Festival sent out their official selection notices for their third annual festival, and ???Female Fighting: The Time is Now??? is honored to be a part of that list. This has been the second time Wombat Sports???s news editor MarQ Piocos had a documentary in the festival. Last year, … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday - meaning behind wmma tattoos
Wordless Wednesday - spotted these on Invicta Fighting Championship FacebookMore Wordless Wednesday bloggers here. And here on Image-in-ing … [Read more...]
Boxing, training and being filmed: Bianca Elmir
Australian champion boxer Bianca 'Bam Bam' Elmir, who spoke to me on this blog, took the brave decision to allow a film-crew follow her path towards the World Championships in Astana earlier this year.This is the latest trailer for that documentary - boxing, being a woman in boxing, being a Muslim … [Read more...]
Coaches and mothers looking after their fighters
Wordless Wednesday (some pics I've taken at boxing shows - women not just in the ring!)More Wordless Wednesday bloggers here. And here on Image-in-ing … [Read more...]
The Kyokushin Karate champion who just couldn’t give up …
GUEST POST+ACEAIQ Arlette Maotie Bomahou is a martial arts fan and blogger in Dublin - she spoke to Karate champion Aneta Meskauskiene about her addiction to Kyokushin Karate. Aneta is Currently 17th in the Kyokushin World Rankings table 2015 and holder of a 2nd Dan Black belt.: Meet the amazing 30 year … [Read more...]
Olympic Taekwondo Recap: Jones Retains; Galloway Takes Home Bronze
Great Britain???s Jade Jones became the second woman ever to defend her Taekowndo Olympic title. Jones outscored her opponents 44-17 in what was a dominate 57kg tournament for her. Wu Jingyu of China was unable to make a three-peat of her title, losing in the quarterfinals to eventual silver … [Read more...]