Who we are and why we fight
Our vision is to create a world where no girl questions if she belongs in sport, and every woman who fights, wins.
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Maggie Messina founded Female Fighters Matter Too (FFM2) to challenge inequality in martial arts, where women often receive less recognition and rewards than men. By doubling cash prizes for female fighters, she sparked change across tournaments. FFM2’s mission is to ensure equal opportunities, recognition, and respect for women in martial arts worldwide.
Maggie Messina is an award-winning entrepreneur, world champion martial artist, US gold medalist, and two-time author. She has spent her life breaking barriers, not just for herself but for those who come after her.
WHY SHE STARTED FFM2
She understood that you can’t break the rules effectively unless you understand them deeply.
Martial arts taught her discipline, focus, and respect, but also how to challenge systems that don’t serve everyone.
Every strike I throw isn’t just for victory—it’s for every woman proving she belongs, not by permission, but by power.
At FFM2, we take action to level the playing field for female fighters by creating opportunities, raising awareness, and driving change in martial arts.
We partner with promoters to elevate women’s divisions, ensuring equal prizes and recognition at tournaments.
We directly support women and male fighters with funding, resources, and visibility to help women compete and gain awareness across all levels.
Through seminars, workshops, public speaking engagements and media, we support the next generation and spread the message of equality in sport.
