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[bardic_lady]

Frak, frak, frakkity frak. Why am I so afraid of taking both my feet off the floor? Because as I practice rolls, I'm realizing that that's exactly what my problem is. It isn't fear for my neck or my head, it's that I'm terrified to take my weight off of my feet and put it on my arm for even a second. And that's ridiculous. I just spent an hour in the lounge, by myself, on carpet, teying evrything I could come up with to do the roll right, which I know how to do, I just can't make my body do it. Does anyone out there in LJland have any suggestions for getting over this? 'Cause failing the cert test for unarmed just because I can't do one frakking roll would just be frakking stupid.

Comments

[seino-chan.livejournal.com]

Have someone you trust spot you, keeping their hands on you as you roll so you can have a "safety net", then maybe your body will let you take your weight off your feet.

[lornelover.livejournal.com]

We can meet up sometime and we'll find somewhere to play/practice. I'll help you with rolls, and you can help me with my falls. Kay?

[dramaturgca.livejournal.com]

Kay.

[pat-trick.livejournal.com]

start sitting and do the roll backwards, slowly. get used to the feel of the ground against your back and shoulder. then move to your feet.