The last intermediate lesson that I took with Nana was frustrating. There were 3 of us in the class and we took turns, which basically means that we have only 20 mins each. Then, we had to do as instructed - warm up x mins, this and then that. I got even more frustrated when the different instructors have different teaching style and each time I go for lessons, it took me time to finally get the turns, or lose it totally. It was the latter the last lesson. Nana nicely did her S turns. I am so jealous.
Nana commented that we could do with more carpet time. I think so too. We have our eyes on the open session. These sessions are for anybody with at least basic competency and there would be no instructor, which also means at timing where people do not usually take lessons. Bcos it is self practice, it is at a cheaper rate of $60/pax. Strategically choosing a slot with no other people becomes very important to max self practice.
There was a slot last Tuesday at 6pm. Nana is busy mugging for her mid year exam but I had Zaky to company me, though he had only taken 1 lesson. He’s fine, he’s young. I had to leave work earlier to get to the mall on time.
Zaky was already gearing up when I arrived. I was fully warmed up from the 15 mins faster than Google map speed walk to the mall. We used the Daddy slope, which has 3 lane. One of the instructors was very nice and taught us how to operate the slope. Easy.
Zaky was all eager to hit the slope and started 1st, warming up the usual and then tried his J turns. I think he almost or may have gotten them in his last (and 1st) beginner lesson.
It was like so easy for him and he figured out how the J turns work easily. I was eager to try too and chased him off the slope. I sort of lost my turns. I duno anymore. Sob.
When Zaky went back onto the carpet, he was already able to connect his turns. Zzzzz. Not fair! Fortunately, I figured out my J turns too, but also had several spectacular falls. Even Zaky was worried. Fortunately, there were no spectators so I didn’t have to feel pai seh and the falls weren’t as painful as they looked. Zaky himself did a few back rolls too. I realised that when Daddy Lim and Zaky fell backwards while on their toe side, they can and will expertly (or at least look expertly) roll backwards/ sideways. When I fall the same way, I simply bumped hard on my butt and look defeated. I need that butt guard.
The 60 mins session went past so quickly. As I practiced, my J turns came more smoothly and at some point, I think I managed to link a few of them together! I duno how I did it but muscle memory definitely helped!
We stopped sharply at 7pm as there were people taking class after us. The same instructor asked us how was the session and I couldn’t hide my excitement when telling him how fun it was. He said that he could tell. Haha. I really want to come back for more open sessions. They are cheaper and we have more time.
After the session, the only child got to choose dinner venue. He wasn’t shy and chose Aston.
We took the MRT home and we both agreed that it was a good session. My only qualm would be the ill size protective gears provided. My knee guards were too big and kept slipping off when I fell. I came home and found enoki size blue black on my knee. Haha.
Daddy Lim would tell me to buy and bring my own gear. I will rather get enoki size blue blacks than lug gears to the office and then to class.
I am looking forward to the next session!
Mummy Lim
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