I'm around for a couple more minutes, Allyson.

Hooray! Typing.

I'm not sure if I remember this correctly, but in Krav, is it typical to match opponents of ridiculously uneven size? I ask, because I'm writing about women v. men in law enforcement. I figure if you're a woman, an attacker is likely to be male, and much bigger than you are, and was wondering if you specifically matched up women with bigger, stronger men.

is it typical to match opponents of ridiculously uneven size?

Not always right away, no. Depends on the level of confidence of both parties. Especially for combatives -- the kicking and punching. Below a certain size, you just don't want to be holding repetitively for strikes from a big person.

However, for the self defense, the escapes from chokes etc, it's very important to try them against a lot of different people, of very different sizes and shapes, because no two people attack the same way. Groundfighting and sparring are also very different with different sizes.

At about level 2 (4 or more months in) I have told women to mix it up and work with bigger people. By green belt, it's official -- if it's safe, they'll have you sparring with anyone in the room.

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Thanks ita. To follow up, when you wake up tomorrow:

Have you found any differences between the sexes in terms of competitiveness? I'm wondering if there's any sort of GI Janeness amongst women to be better, stronger faster in terms of competing with men.

Hey folks.

How's everyone? It's been a while since I've had any time to poke my head into natter.

I've just been dealing with contract stuff for a show tonight and need a break.

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Hey, ND.

Allyson, I can't speak to generalizations as well as ita, but, at least for me, oh Hell yes. Especially after dealing with the ones who won't hit women on principle.