She Hit Me (and It Felt Like Community)

She Hit Me (and It Felt Like Community)

Seattle Martial Arts Tournament Gives Trans Fighters Rare Opportunity to Compete by Vivian McCall Justin stepped into the blue corner, Sarah R stepped into the red. The reedy cry of the pai chawa, a traditional Thai instrument, croaked from the speakers.  Then, with the high metallic clang of a bell, they pounced. And jabbed and swung their legs into high kicks. The audience cheered with each hit. It gasped at the near misses.  Part of the drama…