Testing the waters

[serinde]

I can handle backward falls (iriminage and friends) with no problem; likewise the pin series (ikkyo et al.) I can also execute any of the techniques that pin or drop the opponent in place. For throwing, I can only do some on one side or the other, depending on specifics--a lot of them end in what looks not unlike a fencing lunge, and extending that analogy, I can currently lunge with my bad leg in back but not in front. Forward rolls are a mix...the basic action is okay, but a lot of times you need to be stretching a leg as you're starting it, and that's when it gets ugly. I had a couple of bad twinges in process. Fortunately Claire sensei was keeping an eye on me and made sure I sat out for a few minutes after each botch.

I've got a cold pack on my leg now, on the advice of more experienced fellow students. I am of two minds whether to go to class tomorrow. Tuesdays are my favorite, but on the other hand, it'd no doubt be wiser to ease in gently. Might just go M/W this week, Fridays being lively as they are.

In other news, I found out I had a certificate for passing my test, and picked it up. Is very nice. I shall take it home and frame it; I haven't done so with my high school or college diplomas, but then, let's be honest, I didn't really work for those. I literally earned this with my blood, sweat, toil & tears, and by God I'm proud of it.