WOMEN'S MARTIAL ARTS ALLIANCE
STRENGTH PERSEVERANCE INTEGRITY
DEDICATED TO THE SAFETY, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT OF ALL WOMEN
WMAA Fighter LISA LITHERLAND'S debut MMA fight November 15, 2008
Please join us for our monthly self defense/rape prevention seminar to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008. click here for info
The Women's Martial Arts Alliance would like to thank all of our supporters who participate
d in our Susan G. Komen breast cancer fundraiser. Because of your generous donations we will continue to make tremendous progress toward eradicating breast cancer as a
life-threatening disease through research, education, screening and
treatment. The generosity of donors is vital in order to continue
efforts to help breast cancer patients today, as well as to invest in
the health of future generations.
To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people,
ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
The Mission of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
We still have some our our WMAA "fighting for lives"
tshirts available for purchase in our store
The Essence of our Self Defense/Rape Prevention Seminars
I will do whatever it takes to protect myself, I will be here for my family, for my friends, I believe in myself, I can do this, I am worth it!
OUR WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE/RAPE PREVENTION SEMINARS HAVE BEEN A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS PICTURED ARE SOME OF OUR ATTENDEES AS WELL AS OUR "BAD GUYS" PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING OUR NEXT SEMINAR
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Testimonial "LADIES! The Rape Prevention Seminar was FANTASTIC! I especially
appreciated the fact that it suits both experienced and beginner levels
of training. Allowing us to apply our training to defend ourselves on
the "bad guys" was one of the greatest experiences for us. Training
closer to reality is far more effective. THANK YOU!
WMAA ON-SITE SEMINARScontact us for rates and info
BEC
OME A MEMBER OF WMAAsign up here- receive discount on seminars and merchandise
- kubaton (self defense keychain)
- membership number and certificate
- monthly newsletter and self defense techniques
- profile featured on website in our MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This month we are featuring member Heather Gonzalez
NEW MEMBERS
MONICA SZRUBA-CHICAGO MARGARET WOLF-CHICAGO KELLEY SHORR-DES PLAINES
HEATHER GONZALEZ-SKOKIE RENEE COHEN-CHICAGO BERNIE AMBUGYUYOG-CHICAGO
LUCIANO DI GENOVA-ITALY CASSANDRA GARCIA-CHICAGO BECKY ABELMAN CAITILIN ABELMAN-CHICAGO
WMAA Philosophy:This web site serves to provide a meaningful forum for women, and women in the martial arts. This site is specifically designed to educate and advocate for women interested in the martial arts. It is our aim at WMAA to provide the most effective and practical self-defense, and sport fighting techniques possible, designed to meet the needs of the female athlete. It is also our intention to educate, equip and empower the non-athlete female with the know-how and fortitude to survive any difficult physical altercation or attack. The most important aspect of this site is to provide a venue to share information and personal stories to encourage, motivate and challenge each other to survive, over-come, and flourish as a female in the male dominated world of martial arts, self defense and sport fighting.
Inside this website you will find Training Tips, Self Defense Techniques and different w
ays
of keeping yourself safe, both mentally and physically. We are a group
of women that have much knowledge and life experience in the Martial
Arts. We would like to share our stories as well as hear yours, all
with the common goal of strengthening our minds and enriching each
others lives. We hope you find something within this website to help
you continue to grow within yourself and the martial arts.Debra - Sue - Michelle - Peggy
Become a member of WMAA, receive an official certificate, kubaton keychain, discounts on seminars and a subscription to our newsletter. click here
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT This month our spotlight is on WMAA member Heather Gonzalez
"My name is Heather and I became a WMAA member to have access to connect with others that have experienced alike situations and others that can empower. I find strength both physical and emotional. I seek continuous education about self defense and internal empowerment through the WMAA web site. I like the constant change of information available to us and the ability to hear from others. Allowing us to personally respond our opinions, beliefs or knowledge gives me the sense that I am part of the alliance not just reading the web site. WMAA has credential and influential educators that I believe in and will take advantage of learning from."
Thank you Heather for your kind words and support of our organization dedicated to the safety and empowerment of women all over the world.
We are promoting women in the sport of mixed martial arts. We are looking for fighters for some upcoming cage fights. If you are an amateur fighter or are interested in fighting for the first time, please send us an email. We will gladly get back to you as soon as possible with further details.
SELF DEFENSE TIP
Take
a walk throughout your home, go through each room. Find something in
that room that can be used as a weapon, such as a lamp, paperweight,
utensil, etc. Imagine someone coming into that room and you have to
exit in order to get away. Use that weapon, use the element of
surprise. Toss, hurl any items close to you at the attacker making
your way out of the room, use your voice as loudly as you can to
further short circuit his mind. Spit, bite, claw, gouge, there are no
rules. HAVE A PLAN AND USE IT, YOU MUST GET OUT OF THERE. YOU WILL
FIGHT BACK. IT IS HIM OR YOU. We all have a survival instinct, use
it!.
WHAT'S NEW
Our WMAA Female Fighters have been training hard preparing for upcoming fights.....
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN TRAVELING
SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
1. While waiting for a bus or train stand near others who are also waiting.
2. If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building in a lighted area until transportation
arrives. READ MORE IN OUR WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE SECTION
THE WMAA STORE IS NOW OPEN check out our tshirts and personal protection merchandise, you can also prepay seminar fees - new merchandise will be added soon
SEE WHATS GOING ON IN OUR WMAA FORUM - FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS OR GIVE SUGGESTIONS
CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER AL RAMOS ANSWERS MEMBERS QUESTIONS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS
My name is Monica and I am a domestic violence victim. Such a simple statement but it took me years to be able to say that out loud and also to myself. I want to share my experience in hopes it helps someone else. read more
Another addition to the WMAA Fight League....Nancy Gettel
More Info
WMAA FIGHTER ESLI KILPONEN BACK ON THE MMA SCENE
Meet Lis
a, our newest member of the WMAA FIGHT LEAGUE. Check out Lisa and our WMAA Fighting Fierce Females.
Be among the first female fighters to register for a spot on the
WMAA Fighting Fierce Fight League
register
KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE: EMPOWER THEM
Read Article by KARATEMOM in our Child Safety Section
WMAA in the news
from Chicago Wellness Magazine
DEVELOPING A STAY-ALIVE MINDSET -
For a person facing the possibility of a criminal threat, a proper mindset is critical to your future survival. The way you think about a situation is directly related to how you will perform in that same situation.
read more
New in our Workout/Training Section
6 DAY "WORKOUT AT HOME" for everyone
FEMALE MMA TRAINING
NUTRITION FOR POST AND PRE WORKOUTS
click here
Our WMAA Female Fighters have been training hard preparing for upcoming fights.....
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN TRAVELING
SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
1. While waiting for a bus or train stand near others who are also waiting.
2. If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building in a lighted area until transportation
arrives. READ MORE IN OUR WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE SECTION
THE WMAA STORE IS NOW OPEN check out our tshirts and personal protection merchandise, you can also prepay seminar fees - new merchandise will be added soon
SEE WHATS GOING ON IN OUR WMAA FORUM - FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS OR GIVE SUGGESTIONS
CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER AL RAMOS ANSWERS MEMBERS QUESTIONS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS
My name is Monica and I am a domestic violence victim. Such a simple statement but it took me years to be able to say that out loud and also to myself. I want to share my experience in hopes it helps someone else. read more
Another addition to the WMAA Fight League....Nancy Gettel
More Info
WMAA FIGHTER ESLI KILPONEN BACK ON THE MMA SCENEFemale Fighter Esli Kilponen made a vicious MMA debut In January at Fight Card Entertainment's event COLLISION against Ashley Hartanovich and has been itching to get back into the cage. read more
Meet Lis
a, our newest member of the WMAA FIGHT LEAGUE. Check out Lisa and our WMAA Fighting Fierce Females. Be among the first female fighters to register for a spot on the
WMAA Fighting Fierce Fight League
register
KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE: EMPOWER THEM
Read Article by KARATEMOM in our Child Safety Section
WMAA in the news
from Chicago Wellness Magazine
DEVELOPING A STAY-ALIVE MINDSET -
For a person facing the possibility of a criminal threat, a proper mindset is critical to your future survival. The way you think about a situation is directly related to how you will perform in that same situation.
read more
New in our Workout/Training Section
6 DAY "WORKOUT AT HOME" for everyone
FEMALE MMA TRAINING
NUTRITION FOR POST AND PRE WORKOUTS
click here
