Khadijah Safari, a female Muslim kickboxer in Milton Keynes is training other Muslim girls and women in Muay Thai boxing and self-defence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7n0KPhq8zI
“It really breaks down that stereotypical idea of this oppressed Muslim women that sits and home cooking and cleaning and has lots of kids.”
“People look at me and the misconception that they have is that I may be one of these quiet withdrawn women, but actually I’m teaching a very powerful and empowering martial art.”
