I have never admitted this to anyone and I think most people can empathize with me but I hate getting thrown. I know and understand that this is a integral part of our style and most martial arts or self defense in general but I really don't like it. I have never been very good at tumbling or falling. I have improved a lot since I started but that feeling of being out of control and falling is terrifying to me. Maybe its my fear of heights, I don't know but this part of my training is very difficult for me.
Can anyone relate?
Mr. Repay
Student of Silent River Kung Fu
Stony Plain, Alberta.
I can relate now with you. I say now because of my shoulder injury and I keep thinking of when it comes time for me to get thrown again, how would it be. For me I have to go right back to the basics of rolling, mini-breakfalls and work up from there. When it comes time for me to get thrown again, I'm seeking out someone who is solid in throwing so that I can gain my confidence again. I don't know if that helps, but I can say I empathize.
ReplyDeleteYes. Yes I can. Not so much getting thrown, but the landing part gets me. Mainly because I can't to a right side shoulder roll....
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