Women in the Martial Arts

Anna Wong Senpai of the the Traditional Japanese Karate Network - a shito-ryu practitioner

Within our karate Network is a sensei named Tracy Ellis. In particular she has played an extremely active role in women's development through the martial arts. Women may start martial arts for various reasons, self confidence, fitness, assertiveness or literally the need for mental or physical self defense.

For some of these traits that are fostered by the martial arts, Tracy has been interviwed on the national stage for her experience and wisdom. Below are links to some of these stories: 


A report by the ABC on an all women's event run by Tracy Ellis Shihan