That’s the worst when that happens, and it seems like it does at a time when you’re vaguely aware “Okay, I need to stop now.”.

I had caught a bad crash on video, idk where the Hell I saved it but it was a great example. I was in a CAR and was toying with it, trying to contort myself into something like a bow&arrow or a half/full moon. Idk but, point being, it was not the right time for me to be messing around with advanced moves I’d never done before. I was too exhausted, sore, and was at a point where I was trying too much too fast. Well, while in the CAR and grabbing the pole near my head, I slipped a bit. This slip then created a perfect 50mm thigh gap and I slammed right down. My arms, luckily, saved my neck as they were in an elbow stand tripod position. Oh, man, though, crunched my back a bit and I flung my legs off. Bruised the Hell outta my hip when I bailed. Ugh. Still remember how scared and pissed off I was in that moment.

Anyway, I don’t think I ever attempted to set up those moves again. I still can do a CAR, but I don’t have any interest in risking my neck or back for some crazy back-bend inverts. Love the look, hate the feel. Maybe someday, but idk. There are plenty of other moves worth the effort that don’t involve such awkward/dangerous positioning and I’m okay with that.

Still, plenty of other times I’ve had a slip or a minor fall but was able to bail out without incident. It def increases body awareness and it’s kinda fun to troubleshoot when you don’t completely lose control in the attempt. That’s how you make progress. The scary shit, though? File it under “Maybe Later/Maybe Not” and get back up there with what you do best. 💜