transgender athletes

[Jude]

Hey all! Lately I've been working hard to improve my life and so far I've been doing pretty well.
I've got a full-time job, working towards getting my high school diploma (I didnt graduate), and have been getting a lot healthier (quitting weed and smoking)

When I was little I used to participate in judo and I was pretty good at it but I havent done it in a long time. I miss it and I want to get back into it and get my black belt someday (the things you can do after you quit smoking ).

But the club I went to when I was little knew me as a girl, and now I'm a guy and want to train and compete as a guy. I'm afraid that they won't let me train and compete with the other guys because I'm biologically female. I was wondering if any of you knew about how to go about being a transgender athlete, and if you are one, what were your experiences?

Any and all comments are much appreciated. I really want to get back into judo and be strong and healthy again, but I'm hesistant because of the whole being transgender thing. Thanks for reading and I look forward to your replies

[unknown]

Do you take T? If you do it would be kind of  unfair to compete against the girls. Because face it: T makes you stronger.

[Jude]

No I haven't started T yet. Hoping for march for that. and I have no desire to compete against girls anyway lol

[LilRingo]

Is there another Club around you? if all else fails, go there. That said, talk to the people who run the place. If you live in a more accepting area (California, a big city, etc.) then I'm sure that they will be fine with it. If they aren't, go to a different club. I've been wanting to get back into martial arts too. I was a black belt in tae kwon do. But I am looking for a different martial art, and I wont go until my body has been masculinized by T.

[unknown]

oh. Then I'm not sure. T would have been a great argument... You could try to talk to the trainer (or whomever is in charge) about it. Remember to say you will take T sometime. It might help.

[Jude]

@ LilRingo - I live like an hour outside Toronto so who knows. Its just so convenient to go to this club because its close to my house lol. I think once I get my name officially changed I'll go and see what happens.
It sucks not being on t I feel like its holding me back. It seems to be holding you back too.

@ Sparrowhawke- Ya t really would've been a great argument I cant wait to get on t. I guess talking to the senseis is my best bet

[Make_It_Good]

Any way you can just find a different club and go as male? You dont have to tell them, especially if you wait till you start T. I joined a kickboxing club when I was abotu 6 months on T, I never told anyone, it was all fine, I was accepted and seen as a regular guy, just very young looking :p .