Our training is relaxed and unforced and you should work at a pace that is comfortable for you. However, as with any physical activity, it does carry some risk of injury. To minimize this, and also to learn movements more quickly by allowing your mind to take control of your body, you should practice slowly and softly-notsloppily or daintily, but with proper breathing and posture and clearly focused. Inappropriate fast practice is dangerous and can instil bad habits which are very hard to unlearn.
You are always responsible for your partner. If you are throwing them, make sure there is somewhere safe to land, and only throw them in a manner appropriate to their ability to breakfall. Release any locks immediately if you see your partner is distressed or if they tap.
Wear whatever is comfortable but do not wear jewellery, watches, heavy belts etc and make sure that your nails are trimmed. It is also a point of courtesy to be clean.
We will show you how to fall safely not only for obvious safety reasons, but because it also helps you become more sensitive to your movements.