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A Native American Warrior Woman

Molkie - I have no idea if I am spelling her name correctly; it sounds like Mole-key when I heard it spoken.

I assume Molkie was from the Southern Cheyenne because she was with Black Kettles band during the massacre at Sand Creek in south eastern Colorado on November 29, 1864. During this attempted genocide things were done to women and children that make the “terrorist” of today look like school children! Our soldiers cut open women’s bellys to remove the babies and then kill them. They cut off private parts of the dead men as trophies for their loved ones at home.

Molkie saw all of this as her mother, father, and grandfather were all killed by the soldiers lead by Col. Chivington. Her then husband Standing Bull was also killed protecting her from harm.

There were few woman warriors among the Cheyenne but they had their own medicine women, their own way to prepare for battle, and their own songs as well. The process to prepare for war was not a simple thing.

I do know that the Cheyenne Women Warriors were feared not only by other native nations but also by the U.S. military commanders.

The fact remains that Traditional Native Culture had roles for people as their visions demanded of them.

While we describe “freedom” in terms of materialism traditional people see freedom in terms of spiritual freedom. You are what your spirit is and they did not waste individual’s gifts as todays western civilization does.

Aho Mitakuye Oyasin (Lakota for All My Relations)

Written by: Beautiful Thunder, (Donnerlieschen) also known as Georgie Jessup. As a courtesy, links to Georie’s music is included below.

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What do I do?
Current mood: amused

Some of you have asked what style or fighting technique I actually know.

Well, my favorite is fencing!!!! I love the feeling of scoring a point! Especially when it’s someone who is really good at it! (I actually do a historical style of fencing.)

I love archery, and shooting (yes, guns! Did you know it has been discovered that women are better shots than men naturally?).

I have studied the following martial arts, Jui Jitsu (the most street accurate martial art I’ve experienced.), and Shorie Kempo.

They both have limitations, but as I’ve researched styles I realized they are like medicine — not every style works for every body.

I want to try kick boxing, and horseback archery. And learn how to fight with other styles of swords too!

There is no way anyone could learn every style and perfect it! There are just too many. It would take many life times!

It sure is fun to try my hand at many things though. It’s part of my personality to want to experience everything fun or interesting in life!

So there you have it, the fun warrior woman style stuff  I enjoy.

Eldra

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The vision.

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I just want you all to know what I’m working to create here, and how I see things!

I am not a woman who is going to tell you that to be strong or tough or resilient that you have to give up your femininity.

Women can be pretty and still kick ass! They can still allow a gentleman to open a door for them or buy them a dinner and not take it personally as an insult, because they know that opening doors or who buys what has nothing to do with how strong and independent she is.

( I mean really, it gives cheuvenism a whole new twist hey? The female cheuvenist. And if that offends you then you are very insecure about your ability to be strong and independent. That’s how I see it.  I never claimed this was going to be “politically correct.”)

This is a site dedicated to assisting women get a bigger picture about what is possible for them when they own their power, including the warrior in themselves.

If we all know how to access that power and strength, and learn to use well, we can protect ourselves from Domestic Violence, Rape, Abuse, etc.

The mama can protect her cubs.

Women can truely be safe and independent. How independent are you when you count on others to keep you safe?

Yes, safety is a big part of the message. Rape and abuse is far to wide spread to not address the benefit that owning your inner warrior provides against it.

The site is not only about that though, it is also simply about a woman’s ability to be whole and strong in normal life as well, that we have in us the strength to deal with the challenges that we face in life.

Whether it be being confined to a wheel chair, dealing with cancer or other illness, the challenges of raising children in todays society, healing from abuse, and more!

We are strong. We are able.

We are whole.

Eldra

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Guns?

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Below is a reply to someone who wrote me who chooses not to use a gun to defend herself.

Guns are an interesting subject to broach because everyone lets their emotions run ammuck about it!

There is so much propaganda on both sides of the gun debate to try to win people over.

It’s rediculous and people are so emotional about it that having a real, logical discussion about it tends to degrade into fighting contests for a lot of people.

I just sit back and sigh in exasperation.

And then there are those who twist statistics and study results to show what they want it to show – The same as with almost any issue corrupted by politics — the war on fat, the war on drugs, the war on terror, the gun debate, the abortion debate, circumcision, etc.

It’s so frustrating because far too many people make a decision about such important issues without being aware of the facts — the truth.

And a lot of the time it’s not even their own fault, because they were taught to believe everything they see on the news as fact, and because the good information can be realy difficult to find!

You really have to spend some time researching it and dig for it, and who has that kind of time these days?! So many people are just trying to make ends meet and spend a little time with their families these days….when can you find time to research political issues?

Yet it is important to do so because unfortunatly politics has much more effect on our lives than most people realize!

So here is a brief response to the young lady who wrote me:

No worries! Everyone is entitled to their views.

In all the reaserch I’ve done (and I have done a lot), guns have greatly reduced rape rates, women are very responsible with them, and are naturally better shots than men.

It’s a huge responsibility to own a firearm and not everyone feels comfortable with it. That is fine.

Women who don’t use guns usually choose to use other weapons instead such as mace, tasers, batons, or as you do martial arts – turning your whole body into a deadly weapon!

I am very glad that you are aware of the responsibility each of us have to protect ourselves, as that is my main message!

I applaude you for standing up for your right to do so!!!

It is a wise step.

Eldra

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“I am proud to be a warrior woman.

I’m learning that strength, tenacity, power, assertiveness, confidence and that elusive self-esteem can be combined with femininity, style, class, composure, love, laughter and artistic expression.

A woman does not have to give up one thing to attain another. To be a woman is to be the most complex thinking and acting individual on the Earth. It is in all facets of being a woman that make her strong.

Rarely will anyone look at me and see the warrior inside. I’m not built like a typical warrior and have very limited physical strength; yet inside beats the heart and soul of one who has fought great battles and though scarred, has emerged victorious.

I carry my battle wounds proudly and what I have learned through those battles has enabled me to stand proud and strong and continue fighting the battles laid before me.

I love life and I cherish every day the good Lord gives me; no matter if it is one frought with pain or luminous with joy. Every day is a gift and I lavishly unwrap it every morning.”

Love,
Leah

This is exactly what I’m working to show other women they can be and have as well!  :) 
 
It’s not about being a size 2 chick with massive  breasts and a gun. Or about being butch. 

It’s simply a part of  being whole.

Eldra

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Here is a glimps of history about warrior women…

Onna-musha isJapanese for warrior women.

There were some of them in Ancient Japan.

Usually, if Samurai women did fight, it was in defense of their towns and castles. And usually when most of the able-bodied men were away in battle.

But there definatly were warrior women in Japan, and the current stigma of Oriental women being weak and passive is definatly not a correct label.

They are women just like every other part of the world, with the same likelyhood to have warrior women in their midst as any other society. And indeed, their past illustrates this well.

Whether or not they lead many battles, they knew how to fight and kill, and did so when they felt it was neccessary.

Traditionally, Samurai women fought with the na-gi-na-ta (a spear with a curved blade) or the kai-ken (a dagger).

However, one of the most famous Samurai women, Tomoe Gozen, was a peerless sword-fighter and archer instead.

More information on her coming up.

Eldra McCracken

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Another guest article by Elena on self protection.

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Warrior Women Fighting

“Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.”
- Mark Twain

The two most important things you can take into a fight are your spirit and your mind.

Some people think that it’s the weapon you hold in your hand or the techniques you learned in the ring or dojo.

But the reality is, the two most important weapons in your arsenal are your ability to think and your will to protect yourself– spirit (like a spirited horse).

That is why my site is focused on giving the big picture to women. So they see that it really isn’t “unfemminine” to fight back or be strong. Women have been doing it for thousands of years, and still do so now!

There are women you can meet on the street or in your neighborhood, and you would never guess they can be as tough as nails, because they are gentle and peace loving.

But if you put them in a situation where they must protect themselves they turn into whirlwinds of action!

Doing what it takes to stay alive and also anyone else they must protect. There are soooo many stories of exactly that.

I’m working on compiling some. If you have any you would like to share that can be verified, I would love to see and share them!

We need to see that it’s normal and good to have that fierce desire to live, love, protect our young, be free, and safe!

Elena

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Do you think you would like archery, but aren’t sure
where to start?

Well here are some tips for you.

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Archery… Bows and Arrows…. Robin Hood….

Indians….

There is a lot that comes to mind when we think about archery.

There is definatly a romance to being able to say, “Yes, I’m an archer!”

It’s not a skill that’s as commonly practiced these days as in the days of old!

But how can you get started in this fabulous sport?

Well, I’ll give you some tips.

Usually there is some sort of archery club in the major cities.

Just look it up in the yellow pages, call to see when their open and if they allow non members to come and visit! That’s your first step.

Usually they will have some sort of range — indoor or out, where you can try your hand at it.

Sometimes you can rent gear just to try it out, and sort of get the feel for it.

This is a great way to test the waters if you don’t already know someone who can show you the ropes.

(The above is all applicable to trying out shooting guns as well.)

Then if you decide you are interested in archery, you will probably want to look at getting your own equipment.

There are a few different kinds of bows you can use and or buy.

There are compound bows. They have lots of strings, and pullies, and seem very complicated to use. It’s not too bad though once you get the hang of it.

And then there are recurve bows. They are the bows that look like they’re bent backwards at the ends.

These bows are supposed to make it easier to pull a stonger weight.

How much force is behind the arrow is measured by the weight of the draw.

For example I use a long bow with a 44 pound draw.

A long bow is the classic bow used in Europe for hundreds of years. By the military, the gentry (the rich people), and the commoner, woman and man.

It was truely a skill accessable for all.

It is the simple, classic long bow with a bend in the middle. It is the type of bow most commonly seen in movies and cartoons.

It’s my favorite, but I also shoot a 50 pound draw recurve bow that I really enjoy shooting.

What kind of bow you decide you like to shoot the best is really just a matter of different tastes.

Some people get all up in arms about which is best, but the truth is that the bow is not the most important part anyway. This is something I learned from an old Indian man from California.

He said that the most important part of the equipment is the arrow actually.

Any bow will do just fine, but if the arrow is not straight and made well, then you will not have a good shot.

But don’t stress about it all too much at the begining. Just get a hold of a bow and some arrows and start shooting.

See if it’s something you really enjoy, and then learn from there.

Because another very good, long time archer told me that to get really good at archery — I mean REALLY good — it will take at least two years of consistant practice.

So make sure that it’s something you really love! (Also ’cause the equipment is not all that cheap either!

Take care,
Eldra

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CRIME is real. Women who are assaulted or raped…families whosehomes are invaded…the damage done to people this way goes far beyond just the loss of money or jewelry.

And crime against women is not going down at the rates of other crimes.

For the most part, the police can only get involved after the damage has been done. You and I are the real first line of defense.

We can educate and equip people to protect themselves, their loved ones, their homes and businesses.

This is not something most people do of ther own initiative. They don’t get up in the morning and say “Let’s go over to Wal-Mart and buy some self-protection products.” People NEED TO KNOW WHERE THEY CAN FIND these products.

Which is why we are providing them. Because women interested in being strong and independent need to have the tools available to them to be so.

So if you want to protect yourself from people who wish to harm you, look in our Self-Protection section of the store.

Take care, and use your power in wisdom.

Eldra

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This is an article by the previous owner of the site, who still gives input sometimes.

Thank you Elena,

Eldra McCracken

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I know this might seem a little off subject, but I find it very intruging. The following is somehting my father forwarded me in an email.

ONE MEAN MULE!!!

I couldn’t believe this was true until I saw the pictures.

A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his
rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera. Their dogs always
followed them, but on this occasion a Mountain Lion decided that he
wanted to stalk the dogs (you’ll see the dogs in the background
watching).  Very, very bad decision…

The hunter got off the mule with his rifle and decided to shoot in
the air to scare away the lion, but before he could get off a shot
the lion charged in and decided he wanted a piece of those dogs.
With that, the mule took off and decided he wanted a piece of that
lion. That’s when all hell broke loose…  for the lion.

As the lion approached the dogs the mule snatched him up by the
tail and started whirling him around. Banging its head on the
ground on every pass. Then he dropped it, stomped on it and held it
to the ground by the throat. 

The mule then got down on his knees and bit the thing all over a couple of dozen times to make sure it was dead, than whipped it into the air again, walked back over to the couple (that were stunned in silence) and stood there ready to continue his ride…  as if nothing had just happened.

Fortunately even though the hunter didn’t get off a shot, his wife
got off these 4…

Debbie B (last name left off to respect her privacy. Something I’m adamant about.)

And here are the pics:

I find it very interesting indeed. Most people thing of horses as docile, gentle creatures. And mules are half horse. Although there is that term “mean old mule”.

I find it fascinationg that a mule obviously well trained and trail ready ( which means they don’t shy easily, aren’t skittish, and usually are a calm animal) would be the creature who would tear the mountain lion apart!

Hmmm…..

Perhaps women can be like that. Knowing their inner strength. And when neccessary tearing apart an opponent that most would consider far more dangerous than they are. Which would you think would win at first without knowing the story? A mountain lion or a tamed mule!

We are conditioned to believe the mountain lion is more dangerous. Perhaps it is like that in societies beliefs about women too. That we aren’t strong, or able to fight back.

Maybe the truth is more like the story of the mule. We may not look dangerous, we may be quite about our strength, but when it comes down to it, we can kick mountain lion butt!

It’s definaly something to think about.

Elena

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