I know we had our reservations when the promos first came out, but I’m loving A&E’s Rollergirls.

The women on the show exude real, empowered sexuality. Maybe Texas Roller Derby members with less-than-perfect bodies didn’t make the ad campaign. But they’re certainly featured in every episode, and kicking just as much ass.

These rollergirls are tough, clever, sexy, competitive and a slew of other flattering adjectives. Each episode features a different bout, with background on members of the competing teams. The show has also, thus far, been about the struggle between skaters who liked the league’s old, loosely-coordinated, clubby style -- and those who prefer more structure. In other words, it's not just about babes on skates.

As someone completely lacking coordination, I won’t be competing in roller derby any time soon. But I’ve already bought my ticket for the Bay Area Derby Girls' opening bout of the season, Oakland Outlaws vs. S.F. Shevil Dead. (Check and see if there's a league near you.)

Now I’m dying for a bad-ass nickname. Think I can get all of my friends to start calling me AnnArchy?