I’ve written about Women’s Grappling Camp before. It is a labor of love for me and my business partners Emily Kwok and Lola Newsom. Each time we run a camp, we make an arrangement with a grappling academy ... Continue Reading
Spectacle and Sport: The Tough and Wildly Awesome World of Roller Derby
When I was little, I wanted to be three things: the first female professional basketball player, a writer, and Raquel Welch. When I watched Raquel in Kansas City Bombers, a movie about the then campy world ... Continue Reading
Lifting Covered: One Woman’s Experiences of Weightlifting and Islam, Part 2
This article is one of a two part interview with weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah: The challenges of being a practicing Muslim and a serious athlete don’t just stop at controversial competition gear. ... Continue Reading
Lifting Covered: One Woman’s Experiences of Weightlifting and Islam, Part 1
This article is one of a two part interview with weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah: This article is one of a two part interview with weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah: At a time when women are ... Continue Reading
