Last Saturday I took the chance and asked Sifu Lindstrom to go over the basics of grappling with me as well and coach me on some more moves. Sifu Lindstrom and I did do some very introductory grappling at Pandemonium and since then I have wanted to learn more and Saturday was my chance. I must say that I am enjoying grappling, something that I thought I'd ever hear myself saying.
When I first learned a bit about grappling, it felt like "mudwrestling 101" and it was the stronger one being the "winner". Plus from a female point of view, being pinned on the bottom is not a comfy position as it quite closely relates to another unpleasant event. What shifted for me is Sifus like Sifu Adrien Prince and Sifu Lindstrom taking the time, starting from square -10, and teaching the basics. Sifu Lindstrom was very patient and very encouraging leaving me with an "I want to go again" experience.
It's totally fantastic to have such valuable resources that I can access and when I do, they are more than happy and eager to help. The only catch to accessing such valuable resources: one has to ask.
Sherri Donohue
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