Female Fighters Matter Too - FFM2

Female Fighters Matter Too - FFM2 Female Fighters Matter Too is a campaign focused on creating opportunities and bringing equality to Female athletes around the World

Female Fighters Matter Too (FFM2) is our latest campaign. World competitions world rarely award female competitors equivalent prizes that male divisions receive for winning grand champion titles. To spark a change, I began personally sponsoring several national and international events to double the cash prizes for women over their male division counterparts for winning grand champion titles. Fema

le Fighter Matter Too (FFM2) is a movement that aims to raise the standards that martial arts tournaments set for women competitor s worldwide, and to level the playing field for both men and women by creating equal opportunities for both within the martial arts arena. After I doubled the cash prizes offered for female martial artists at the National Martial Arts World tryouts in Detroit, Michigan, 2018, another sponsor stepped forward to raise cash prizes for male martial artists as well. I was overjoyed that the FFM2 campaign had sparked a change for the entire tournament. Change only happens where people make it happen, not wish it to happen or complain about it. It takes generations to change. If I drop the ball then we lose ground and all that we have fought for will be lost.”

RINGSIDE RECAP: Kumite Classic Tournament! 🥋🔥We were proud to sponsor this year’s Men’s & Women’s Open Weight Grand Cham...
05/29/2026

RINGSIDE RECAP: Kumite Classic Tournament! 🥋🔥

We were proud to sponsor this year’s Men’s & Women’s Open Weight Grand Championships at the Kumite Classic. Thank you to everyone who tagged us in your training and competition photos and helped us celebrate another incredible event. We’re already looking forward to next year!

RINGSIDE RECAP: Pan American Internationals 2026 🥋🔥What an incredible turnout in Miami, FL! FFM2 was proud to sponsor an...
05/22/2026

RINGSIDE RECAP: Pan American Internationals 2026 🥋🔥

What an incredible turnout in Miami, FL! FFM2 was proud to sponsor and support so many amazing athletes throughout the weekend and celebrate the Grand Champions✨

The energy, talent, and representation at this event were truly inspiring, and we’re honored to continue supporting opportunities for athletes at every level.

Already counting down until next year! 💗

We’re excited to announce that FFM2 will be sponsoring the Pan American Internationals Power Zone Breaking on May 15th i...
05/12/2026

We’re excited to announce that FFM2 will be sponsoring the Pan American Internationals Power Zone Breaking on May 15th in Miami, Florida! 💥🥋

This exciting event is an ISKA qualifier, where winners earn the opportunity to compete at the U.S. Open ISKA Worlds on ESPN 🔥

We’re especially proud to support an event that continues to push for equality in the sport. Since last year, Power Zone Breaking has remained the only event to offer equal prize money for both men and women, and one of the first to award prize money to breakers at all. 👏💪

We can’t wait to see the incredible talent take the stage in Miami! 💗

05/05/2026

More women. More moments. More recognition. 🙌
The energy is different when female fighters take the stage — and we’re here for all of it.

We’re proud to announce that FFM2 will be sponsoring the Pan American Internationals in Miami, Florida on May 15th & 16t...
04/28/2026

We’re proud to announce that FFM2 will be sponsoring the Pan American Internationals in Miami, Florida on May 15th & 16th! 🥋🔥

We’ll be sponsoring the Women’s Forms and Grand Champions, continuing our mission to elevate and showcase female athletes on some of the biggest stages in the sport. 💪✨

The Pan American Internationals has been running for over 40 years, bringing together competitors from 15+ countries as a NASKA World Rated and World Kenpo Federation Rated event. With divisions for all ages, ranks, and styles, it’s truly a global stage for martial arts excellence. 🌎

We’re excited to be part of an event that continues to highlight and support women in the sport — see you in Miami! 💗

One of my instructors for 40 years has been promoted to 9th Dan GM! And yes!The first generation of women to stand for s...
04/26/2026

One of my instructors for 40 years has been promoted to 9th Dan GM! And yes!
The first generation of women to stand for so many of us.
Thank you, GM Kang.

We’re excited to be sponsoring Amanda Duarte from Team Revolution  (Union, NJ) at this year’s Quebec Open! 🥋🔥Amanda trai...
04/21/2026

We’re excited to be sponsoring Amanda Duarte from Team Revolution (Union, NJ) at this year’s Quebec Open! 🥋🔥

Amanda trains in Shotokan Karate, CMX Forms & Weapons, and Traditional Weapons at Steven Karate Academy and Monmouth Karate. With 8 years of training, she’s already built an incredible resume, including winning at least one overall at every NASKA 6A tournament 👏🏆

She got her start through a buddy day (and a little encouragement from her dad to learn self-defense), and hasn’t looked back since. Amanda’s goal is to inspire the next generation of female athletes and leave her mark as one of the best to ever do it 💪✨

Martial arts has helped her stay focused, build discipline and respect, and create lifelong friendships along the way. She also credits Haley Glass as a key mentor in her journey 🙌

When she’s not competing, Amanda loves spending time with her friends and enjoying life outside the gym.

We’re proud to support athletes like Amanda and can’t wait to see her compete in Quebec! 💗

Ringside Recap: Ocean State Grand Nationals! 🥋🔥What an incredible event! Maggie had the opportunity to be there represen...
04/16/2026

Ringside Recap: Ocean State Grand Nationals! 🥋🔥

What an incredible event! Maggie had the opportunity to be there representing and supporting the mission of Female Fighters Matter Too, and the energy all weekend was amazing. 💗

Huge shoutout to everyone who came out and competed, the talent and dedication were on full display. Shoutout to the FFM2 Winners: .megerle .vong 🎉 We’re also so grateful for all the support through donations and merch sales, which go directly back into the cause and into the hands of FFM2 athletes. 🙌

Thank you for continuing to believe in and support the movement!

We’re thrilled to announce that FFM2 will be sponsoring the Kumite Classic once again this year in Pittsburgh, PA on May...
04/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that FFM2 will be sponsoring the Kumite Classic once again this year in Pittsburgh, PA on May 16th & 17th! 🥋🔥

We’re proud to support the Women’s & Men’s Open Weight divisions as well as the Junior Open Weights, continuing our mission to elevate athletes across all levels. 💪✨

The Kumite Classic has been Pittsburgh’s premier open martial arts championship since 1999, known for its high-energy atmosphere and top-tier competition. Hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as part of the Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, this event brings together world-class talent and over 12,000 spectators for an unforgettable experience.

We can’t wait to be back — see you in Pittsburgh! 💗

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