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So I’m easily the smallest person in my gym. 5’0 and around 125lbs. Last night was easily the worst I’ve rolled in a long time. I literally left class in tears which I haven’t done in a longggg time. It was a competition class and there was nobody there below blue belt, and the average weight in the room was about 180lbs, maybe a little heavier. I just felt like everything I did I basically ran into a brick wall, my offense was being stifled, and I just couldn’t make anything happen. At one point another blue belt picked me up by my armpits when I was going for a takedown and stood me back up like a toddler 😅

Idk just a rant. I get in my head about where I think I should be skill wise and how I should be rolling in the room. My other training days are normally a little better for me but for some reason competition classes I really struggle with.

Anyways rant over, thank you for coming to my TedTalk. Mods delete if not allowed, otherwise positive vibes and encouragement are welcome

I was recently given the okay by my coach to start a women’s only class at my gym. My question is what days/times does your gym do women’s classes? I want the class to feel integrated into the rest of the gym but also make sure people can make it to the class. Our coed classes run Monday-Friday at 6pm. We run kids classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm (which I also help coach). What other things should I consider/think about before teaching this class?