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Old 11-19-2005, 12:02 PM   #5
Saji Jamakin
Dojo: Tomiki / YMCA
Location: Milwaukee
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
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Re: Wining before you start.

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Melissa Pittman Fischer wrote:
Hi Yakup,

I do my wining after training, and then it's just a couple of sips of a good Syrah. Whining, however, is never appropriate on the mat or off.

But seriously, when working with a junior student, I usually let them do the technique on me and don't give them a hard time. I try to guide an inexperienced nage through the technique with my ukemi until they see how things should work. This also gives them a sense of confidence and helps them relax and be more effective. I gradually ramp it up as their skill increases. I think the beginners working with beginners have the toughest time. And they are the most apt to get hurt.

On the other hand, I just love it when I am working with my seniors and think I've really got them good when suddenly I go flying across the room! Such good fun!

cheers,

Melissa
Exactly!
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