I have added a couple of new articles written by, and for, female grapplers. The first is a compilation of different reasons women might want to study grappling, and the second is guide for women stepping onto the mat for the first time. Thanks to the Grapplearts readership and to Liz Posener for helping out with these articles.

If you’re female grappler, read the articles and see what you think – I’m doing what I can to increase the female presence on the mats. If you’re male then you might want to pass these links on to the women in your life who are thinking about trying a class but haven’t done so yet.