Shoulder rolls have always been a nemesis of mine. I don't roll, I flop awkwardly like a fish on dry land and generally end up with a bruised hip. Because of this, I generally avoid them at all costs. Last night in class we were learning a form that requires a backwards one. I knew this day would come...
Thanks to Sihing Robinson, Sihing Tymchuk and Mr. Hamilton surrounding me after class and trying different suggestions of how to get my legs to cooperate and go in the direction I want them too, I finally did something that resembled more of a roll than a flop. Now I just need to practice this because I know I can do it...Sorta.
Thanks guys!
I'll let you in on a secret- I've been practicing for nearly 20 years and I still can't do a forward shoulder roll on my right shoulder. I know what you're going through. It just takes time!!
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