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@dustbunny that is exactly what I was trying to get across but I didn’t word it quite as well XD we got taught to fall safely in karate before we were allowed to throw or be thrown, and in climbing you get taught to fall safely before you can even get on the wall, so to me it just made sense to bring that across to pole.
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That’s fantastic! Looks really good 🙂
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Sorry I should have explained! Basically if I feel really unsteady or like I’m about to slip I hug the pole – sort of wrap myself right around? So from butterfly I can quickly swing my leg around it and squeeze. And I tuck my head in so if I slip I land on shoulders rather than head/face. It could be different for everyone it’s just the way I’ve gotten comfortable and it works with climbing too, for me. Obviously the more you practice the longer you can hold a move and feel comfortable for, and I’ve found that knowing I can make a quick exit if I need to helps a lot. Stay close to the ground to begin with, and safety matts are important imo (we have them when bouldering too).
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🙂 It’s hard work getting over fears! If you can practice “falling” (I’ve had plenty, I’m really clumsy/uncoordinated and often just end up sliding down the pole accidentally) it might help. For me knowing that I can exit quickly when something goes wrong has really really helped me! Keep me updated on how you get along and if you discover anything else that helps 🙂
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Hey! I have a similar issue with climbing – an intense fear of heights! Though for some reason hanging upside down from a pole by one leg doesn’t bother me… I would say in my experience with the fear in climbing is to learn how to fall proper, and learn how to recognise that you are slipping/falling so you can get yourself in to a good position. I still freak out when doing elbowstands and handstands, I think again with those it’s learning how to come out of them properly when you start to fall. I think a lot of the fear as well comes with a lack of confidence in your own strength – and this just takes time. As you keep practicing and doing the moves, slowly you will realise that you *are* strong enough and you can hold yourself up in position.
Fear of heights and being upside down are completely natural fears to have, and they can take a while to overcome! I’ve been climbing 6 months (and I used to do it as a kid) and I can only just get myself to the top of the wall without having severe panics and feeling like I’m going to die.
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Yeah there’s a place called Dance City near my work which has loads of different dance classes, for adults too! Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Belly dancing. I’ve been tempted to go to Ballet and Belly Dancing but I seem to have excuses not to each time I say I will. No more excuses I guess!
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Oh wow thank you! I just read your post about going to ballet classes – so wonderful! I’ve been wanting to try ballet or some other dance for aaaages! I’ve never had any dance training (I did jujitsu and karate when I was a kid instead) so I’m really…. Ungraceful and heavy! I also have no idea of how to hold my body or move when I’m off the pole. It’s really interesting to see how much it helped you. Thank you, can’t wait to devour the rest of your blog posts XD
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Ah okay! I didn’t realise there was floor work tutorials in there 😀
Thank you!
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Oh wow that sounds amazing! I have been practicing my tucks, it’s the one thing I can actually do really well compared to my pole buddy! I will keep practicing my tucks as well as the invert program. Thank you 🙂
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Thanks! I’ll get started on this 🙂 I’ve had a quick look and your invert tips video is brilliant! Just need to squeeze in the time to practise now 😀