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3. Roll Backward
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In life it seems that we are always pressured to move forward–always forward, rarely back. The back roll in jiu-jitsu is taking that backward motion and adding momemtum to it, so that even if you’re going backwards all is not lost, you will still end up on your feet. Sometimes it’s necessary to go backwards. Jiu-jitsu has taught me that fighting tooth and claw to move forward isn’t always the best strategy. Sometimes we must fall back to move forward. The trick is to feel comfortable with moving backwards and realize that moving forward with something at all costs isn’t always the best solution. Don’t be afraid to fall back, sometimes it’s the only way to go forward.
