adjusting training after injury
Hello,
Greetings. I am new to this forum, and am returning to Aikido after a decade away.
I want to begin training again, but I don't know how to find a dojo that is sensitive to specific adjustments I need to make due to injuries I've had, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I'm in New York, and I'm willing to try private and semi-private work.
I have trouble with shikko and seiza due to removal of most of my right miniscus, and problems with some rolls due to a lower back injury. The obvious thing to do would be to try another art that doesn't emphasize these things, but I'd rather see if I can find a way to work around my circumstances. I would just sit and roll a bit differently, and minimize knee-walking. My knee and back seem to be okay with standing work as long as I adhere to proper pivoting, so I'm not limited there.
The last thing I want to do is slow down or compromise a session, or the experience of my partners. Any thoughts? Recommendations? I thank you in advance for your feedback.
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