Methods
Ethnographic Observations
Ethnographic Observations
- Twelve ethnographic observations at three martial arts studios (two in Rhode Island, one in Massachusetts)
- Observations lasted between one and three hours
- Adult classes, varying ages and ranks
- Field notes recorded with pen and paper
Interviews
Interviews
- Semi - structured interviews
- Female martial artists who had been involved in karate since childhood
- Interviews lasted between one and two hours
