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**Raj_Copi_Jin** · 11-15-2005, 08:00 AM

Elizabeth...
I'm sure you'll get a lot of replies, but allow me to kick off!

Here's a page to help find a dojo.

You'll be best wearing a loose track suit and tee shirt, maybe a sports bra if you need one. Most dojo's will have shinai you can use for the first few lessons, until you decide if you like it.

Here in London, there are lots of women who practice, maybe 20-25%. Having a small build doesn't seem to be much of a disadvantage, as strength is not a huge asset here, it's skill and agility that count more.

11-15-2005, 08:00 AM	#3
Raj_Copi_Jin Join Date Oct 2005 Age 48 Posts 4,533 Senior Member	Elizabeth... I'm sure you'll get a lot of replies, but allow me to kick off! Here's a page to help find a dojo. You'll be best wearing a loose track suit and tee shirt, maybe a sports bra if you need one. Most dojo's will have shinai you can use for the first few lessons, until you decide if you like it. Here in London, there are lots of women who practice, maybe 20-25%. Having a small build doesn't seem to be much of a disadvantage, as strength is not a huge asset here, it's skill and agility that count more.
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