It was all in slow motion, and I thought I was going to die...

[notnotabouthim]

Yesterday I was helping an Aikido noob learn how to roll (ukemi, it's called). Regular, gymnastics style rolls are pretty easy (put your head straight down and push your feet over), but in Aikido we tend to hit the ground pretty hard, so there's a specifically designed method for doing this that absorbs all the impact and protects your neck and

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[ferlengheti]

that's really freaknig neat, man. =)

[notnotabouthim]

oh, you should have seen the smile on her face.. 'twas wonderful to behold.

[ferlengheti]

*pat*
you're a nice man, mr si.

[notnotabouthim]

*smile* well, thank you. Thing is though, it's really not about me. She's the one doing all the work (including all the sweaty rolling around *grin*). I just gave her the tools, and a few pointers. Her wanting to improve and taking action is really what did it. I think I know what you mean though, so, you know, thanks :)

The key to flying is to throw yourself at the ground... and miss

[allanduke]

I may have suggested a book to you before, its called "Tricks of the Mind" by Derren Brown. (only available via amazon.co.uk not amazon.com last time I checked). He's a British hypnotist/mentalist guy who debunks mystics, faith healers, and all of those spiritual psychics