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Poll: How intimidated by falling and rolling were you as a beginner in aikido?
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10-12-2003, 08:52 AM
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Jeanne Shepard
Dojo: Puget Sound Aikikai
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I have to say, a factor in the ukemi thing is the physical discomfort- the dizziness- is important.
It helps to know that it will eventually go away, but not all beginners know this.
If I'm off the mat for a week, its like starting all over.
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