Last night at Krav we practiced break falls (forward and backward) and rolls (forward and backward). I had to take blood pressure breaks between sets, but I understand the techniques. I need to remember to turn my head to the side during the break fall and also to roll diagonally instead of across my spine.

The warm-up was extra fun. Our instructors had pairs of partners work on upper body strikes and defenses while loosely tied together with a big belt-like apparatus. My partner and I tend to fight a little closer than the belt wanted us to be, but it was still a neat challenge.

I had a migraine after class. I don’t know why that happened, but I’m trying to drink lots of water and take it easy today.