What can be more fun than suiting up and sparring. There is such a rush in facing off against an opponent. Not in anger but to test the skills you have learned in the dojo training hall. I was terrified the first time I suited up. I was facing a six foot two man who outweighed me by one hundred pounds. He was big. The training just kicked in I didn't win but it wasn't about winning for me it was about self defense and the confidence that comes from mastering the kicks and blocks. Twelve years later and I still get a rush out of sparring. I am stil learning to improve my kicks and blocks. The martial arts are for everyone. I truly believe every woman should learn to defend herself. The media advocates things like pepper spray and stun guns, but these can be taken away from you. The martial arts are a defense that cannot be taken out of your hand.