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How a vicar's wife became a martial artist - a tale of femininity, judo and poorly toes...
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'Gutsy and funny' Daily Telegraph
Catherine Fox is not your typical martial artist. Her initiation into the sacred rites of judo began not in a dojo in Tokyo but in the Tunnel Cement Works in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire. And her dedication to the sport has been questionable: a thirty-year sabbatical, two children and a life spent writing books does not necessarily prepare one for enlightenment. Determined not to let these details stand in her way, Catherine has set herself a challenge: before she turns forty-five she will become a black belt. After all, how many other opportunities do vicars' wives get to roll around the floor with sweaty blokes?
Fight the Good Fight asks what lessons judo can teach you about life. It's touching surprising, gripping (in every sense) - and the funniest take on spiritual struggle since the last Lions vs. Christians fixture.
'Interesting, inspirational and ... hilarious' The Times
'Recommended for anyone who has ever struggled with fitness, body shape and life in general...' Church Times
'She sees that toughness and femininity needn't face each other from opposite ends of the mat - they can be on the same side. Fox can "kick ass and bake fairy cakes". Mission accomplished for one tough cookie' Independent
'Fox's warm, relaxed style ... makes you laugh' Observer
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Thoroughly enjoyed this, and read it in a few days. As a female martial artist in the same decade as the author it rang true in so many ways. It made me laugh and wince in turns, and most of all nod in recognition. Great to have such a down to earth romp from a point of view so rarely covered in the martial arts world. Any one for more? Bring it on...
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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It's good to be reminded that clergy families are just as 'normal' as any others.
As one of the Liberal Catholics who she dubs '70s hand-wringing', it was good to see that evangelicals can cuss like the rest of us and aren't all Harry potter-phobic.
It is very funny and very 'human' in turns.
Those who think that Christians are 'weird' should read this.
As one of the Liberal Catholics who she dubs '70s hand-wringing', it was good to see that evangelicals can cuss like the rest of us and aren't all Harry potter-phobic.
It is very funny and very 'human' in turns.
Those who think that Christians are 'weird' should read this.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book unfortunately reinforces the common notion that women have no place in martial arts.
A 40 year old woman chooses to take up judo and experiences the pitfalls of starting judo at a stage in life when most sensible people retire from the art. If she'd chosen tai chi chuan or wing chun I guess the story might have quite different.
Failing to accomplish the necessary combat skills required to pass her black belt, the author uses a 'cheat' to get around her inadequate martial skills and gains her black belt by doing judo kata instead. What a let-down!
I was left with the impression that the author saw a black belt as being the end of her training; a sort-of graduation. Having achieved this, she could then retire satisfied. This attitude makes women look like very shabby martial artists. 1st dan is the beginning of the real training, not the end.
A 40 year old woman chooses to take up judo and experiences the pitfalls of starting judo at a stage in life when most sensible people retire from the art. If she'd chosen tai chi chuan or wing chun I guess the story might have quite different.
Failing to accomplish the necessary combat skills required to pass her black belt, the author uses a 'cheat' to get around her inadequate martial skills and gains her black belt by doing judo kata instead. What a let-down!
I was left with the impression that the author saw a black belt as being the end of her training; a sort-of graduation. Having achieved this, she could then retire satisfied. This attitude makes women look like very shabby martial artists. 1st dan is the beginning of the real training, not the end.
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