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Guess I should introduce myself….

Posted by RikkiL on August 10, 2011 at 12:11 pm

I'm Rikki. I just signed up yesterday and am loving this place so far!

I started getting into pole fitness/tricks about 10 years ago. I was self-taught by attempting to mimick what I had seen other people do and think that I faired pretty well, all things considered! This past Spring I started taking classes at Dance Alley (in Lexington, KY) and recently began teaching some Beginner level classes there. I train three days a week and teach at least once a week as well. Love my pole time!

I also own a Mixed Martial Arts gym and teach the Fundamentals and Striking classes. I've been coaching MMA for nearly 9 years now.

I'm looking forward to meeting other pole enthusiasts and making connections!

tarah replied 13 years, 2 months ago 12 Members · 14 Replies
14 Replies

midwestpoleprincess

Member
August 10, 2011 at 12:33 pm

welcome! I bet you have wonderful ideas on how to build core strength…..
chemgoddess1

Member
August 10, 2011 at 2:03 pm

Welcome!!!
Sair

Member
August 10, 2011 at 3:50 pm

Welcome 🙂 Love your video!
LissaRobin

Member
August 10, 2011 at 5:27 pm

Welcome!
PhnixxRed

Member
August 11, 2011 at 4:02 am

Omg im an mma junkie!!!! I WISH I lived in KY!! Welcome to SV and prepare for my onslaught of questions!! Lol. Pole +Mma=very happy lady 🙂
Maria Joao

Member
August 11, 2011 at 8:16 am

Welcome to this big family 🙂
hookedonpole

Member
August 11, 2011 at 9:00 am

WELCOME! Join chat on Fridays if you can 🙂
RikkiL

Member
August 11, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys! And Phnixx, ask away. 🙂

I will be away this Friday but I will definitely pop in for the chat some time soon!
PlatinumAni

Member
August 13, 2011 at 1:56 am

Welcome!
ramblerchick

Member
August 13, 2011 at 3:01 am

Welcome:)
tarah

Member
August 14, 2011 at 8:38 pm

Wow, ten years experience, you must be amazing! Look forward to seeing you here! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Veena

Administrator
August 14, 2011 at 8:42 pm

HI, Welcome to the site! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
RikkiL

Member
August 14, 2011 at 10:16 pm

Thanks all!

Tarah, unfortunately it's not 10 years of continued experience! I spent a couple of years poling nonstop and then spent the following 8 barely touching a pole. Back in the spring I signed up for classes and, apparently, it's like riding a bike! I hadn't forgotten a thing so at least I wasn't starting from scratch but I'm certainly not where I would have been if I'd spent those 8 years training. 🙂
tarah

Member
August 15, 2011 at 12:41 am

well two years nonstop is still great, and it's good to know that you could take a long break like that but still remember how to do stuff… 🙂