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Womens fighting sports have a rich and storied history. As far back as the eighteenth century, female fighters battled at varying levels, from county fairs to elite events. With new opportunities to compete in legitimate arenasfrom the Olympics and the Golden Gloves to wrestling tournaments and Ultimate Fighting Championshipswomen are now able to fight in ways their predecessors never could. And though women today still often face the same derision their predecessors faced, their fortitude and determination has earned them respect from much of the fighting community. In Shes a Knockout! A History of Women in Fighting Sports, L.A. Jennings chronicles the stories of these strong and resilient womenincluding wrestlers, mixed martial arts competitors, and boxersand the different issues they have encountered.
About the Author
L.A. Jennings earned her doctorate in Literary Studies from the University of Denver. In addition to her academic work, L.A. is the co-owner of Train.Fight.Win., a MMA gym located in downtown Denver, Colorado, with her husband Mike. L.A. is a former fighter who now focuses on coaching new fighters and specializes in training women to compete in grappling, kickboxing and MMA venues.
