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Woman Warriors I was reading a article on the magazine section of this site. A man asked a Poll to give opinions on woman who have taken men's role or hobbies and aren't feminine enough. Awhile ago, on T.V., I learned about the Greek legends of the Amazon Women (Scythians) who created their own tribes and fought during the 4th and 5th B.C. There were quite a few women warriors throughout the history, including some Asian woman Queens, Princesses and warriors who led armies into battle. Please have a look at the article by Nicky Saunders of Lothene Experimental Archaeology, for more information. Also Samurai wives carried draggers in their Obi in case their castle or houses were invaded and that they had to defend themselves. Also, in case of a castle invasion, and it was a losing battle, these wives had to committ suicide by stabbing themselves in the throat. In the modern world, on various dating sites, I've seen many profiles where the men ask for women who can run, and do sports with them. If that's the expectation by certain men who want equals. They want a woman to be tough enough to compete and also be feminine enough for their mate. I'm a tom boy, since I grew up with one older brother. When I was a , I had to copy him and play with his trucks. When I got a bit older, I did play with dolls, and wore dresses besides pantsuits. As an adult, I will argue with men, and women if I have to in certain cases or ask for customer service before my Ex-husband would. Professional female managers have to really tough to survive in the business world in dealing with men. There are a few women soldiers fighting in Irag too along side with the men or get jobs as prison guards and police officers. Some parents take their little girls to martial arts lessons, soccer, softball practice so they have an exposure to team sports and to learn how to defend themselves. We women need to speak out too in the workplace and at home, in order to better communicate with our future spouses, boyfriends and male bosses. What do you think?  Sugi Dancer, Dating Coach |
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So why do parents again take their girls to be competitive in sports in general? There's team sports from basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, dodgeball that all can be rough as oppose to taking them to ballet, gymnastics, piano lessons, ballroom dancing, as more feminine sports? Some Men love to watch Mud wrestling of beautiful bikini-clad women. Am I right? Sugi Dancer, Dating Coach
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Oh Yeh, in my Obi in this Geisha Photo, I don't have a dagger in there. It's a fan! Sugi Dancer, Dating Coach
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8/25/2011 12:34 pm |
Dear SugiDancer, I dear not comment on equality of sex issues, since sensitivities will be touch eigther way we may go, in the other hand I had met wonderful female warriors, I served our country, USA, during war and I practice Japanese martial arts, now as I say that, I am also iluminated by the tender ways of females; I would treat each person on a one-on-one basis and see their personal features, I am a great believer of balance... My thought on carrying a dagger, nothing wrong on carrying a katana and wakizashi, it would be sexy, but hard for the graceful dance. :b~
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My last dance role was of Benkei at the Benaroya Hall this week for a recital. Benkei was a tough priest that was a samurai warrior. But what I had to use for a prop was Cattails from the pond, since the scene was at a pond and I was chasing a Firefly, This was a Male role that started out as an elderly man who has a lot of leisure time to spend viewing the fireflies. Half my role are male characters, so I do need to bring out my masculine energy, in order to dance into these characters. Again I'm sortof of half Tom boy, since I was a toddler since I only had one older brother and no sisters as role models. I have fun doing the male roles since it's very lively, compared to some of the female dances that can be slower. I'm good dancing female characters as well, but the Obi is thicker and it's hard to wear it for hours. The Geisha in Japan are professionals in wearing the fancy Kimono and Obi for hours. It's very hard on the stomach and one has to not eat and get used to it. Their kimonos cost thousands of dollars. So they are indebted to their Teahouses and madams. They are not prostitutes that some might think. But they will be mistresses to married and older men who have the money to support them and eventually get them out of debt. So nowadays there's very few women who enter this formal professional in Kyoto. At the Gion Corner, you can see a variety show with the Maiko or young teen Geisha dancing. I was able to catch that show and also go to the theater where they perform their Spring Recitals. Sugi Dancer, Dating Coach
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8/27/2011 12:04 pm |
SugiDancer, I did not know there was such shows/functions in the area, I am very interested on attending and sure would love to see you perform, may I give you my info and stay in touch? I would appreciate some guidance on that (including performance times and places) and I also see you have a lot of knowledge to share, ortega.alberto for the most common address in correspondance, I will look for your contact to arrive, if you wish. I find the story you describe as very fascinating; the old men persues a firefly,and that being the symbol of the victorious samurai, what is the name of the play? I may find it on video perhaps...anyways I am fascinated.
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9/3/2011 3:42 pm |
i think if a woman wants to play any sport or be soldier and defend her country then that is her right. discrimination is not good not matter what form it comes in.
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The Name of the Dance I performed at our recital at Benaroya Recital Hall was "Hotari Gari," or Chasing the Firefly. I can't post the photo of the other girl dancer that I'm dancing with since she's a Minor, on to this Dating Site (Since the Parent Company is Penthouse) and our Blogs are Cross Posted to all their sister sites, I've noticed. Our Teacher won't allow any You Tube Postings. Our Dance World is, very Strict. When we walk into the theater, we have to say, "Ohayo Gozaimasu," or Hello, good morning to our Teacher. In Japanese dance culture, there are so many rules that I had to learn when we visited our teacher's teacher in Tokyo, who was a National Living Treasure.. I'm so lucky to be a student of my teacher. It's her 50th Anniversary of teaching in Seattle. She also won a Special award from the Emperor of Japan for her work in the Japanese community overseas. You can find video of me dancing in the Tacoma Bon Odori, on You Tube, but I'm not wearing a Kimono that year. Anyone can view all the Bon Odori around the U.S., London, Hawaii, Georgia, LA, SF, Portland, Boston, NYC, Toronto, at the Various Buddihist Churches. It's a festive Buddhist Dance Festival to honor one's dead relatives. Sugi Dancer, Dating Coach
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9/6/2011 12:12 pm |
Thank you for your info, I found some videos on YT and I am enjoying them, I have a few contacts at NVC and will be seeking showings to the festivals and future dances, Cheers!
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Everyone in the Seattle Area, Aki Matsuri at Bellevue College, Bellevue WA is happening this Weekend- Sept 10, 11th. So more on Japanese Culture, rummage Sale where they will have some J-Pop. It's where I got a lot of my used Pop, Rock CDs for Cheap. They will have a Martial Arts Stage, some Japanese Dance, puppets, food, Ikebana, Taiko Workshops, Kids games, Characters in Costumes, authors, Bonsai. But it's smaller than Cherry Blossom Fest. at Seattle Center, next April. But still fun for kids to Seniors. I will be there to check out the programs! Sugi Dancer, Dating Coach
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