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In reply to the discussion: ‘Men’s rights’ group claims free self-defense classes for women are sexist [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)23. The problem is its government-sponsored
When I saw the headline I was originally going to say that it is up to the organization doing it since it is a private business and private property.
BUT then I saw it's being funded by the city commission....that's going to create a legal problem for the city. The MRAs may have a legit case here.
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‘Men’s rights’ group claims free self-defense classes for women are sexist [View all]
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
OP
I agree, have to look at it differently. Oh the surface it seems horrendous.
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
#30
Why should a small, weak, 70 year old guy who is living in a bad neighborhood be denied free classes
Nye Bevan
Mar 2014
#13
When you have total beginners learning martial arts it's often good to separate
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
#27
Umm, thats not what I'm talking about. I spar with women who are brilliant and
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
#36
Oh please. As far as I can see everyone here supports free defense classes for both women and men.
Nye Bevan
Mar 2014
#37
A self defense class without men cannot hope to live up to its name.
Threedifferentones
Mar 2014
#39
Now that you mention it mainer I was overlooking that psychological aspect of it.
Threedifferentones
Mar 2014
#45
Our class didn't involve sparring, but learning to feel comfortable throwing punches
mainer
Mar 2014
#49
Okay, that all makes sense, we don't disagree at all, we're just making different points.
Threedifferentones
Mar 2014
#55