This morning I went down to a local park overlooking the Pacific (life is rough) to train. I took my shoes off and realized that the soft, but relatively short grass would be perfect for ukemi. The grass was wet from dew and would stay wet as it started to rain.
Later, while practicing walking and doing shutos, I extended my forward foot as I normally do in the dojo. My bare foot slipped on the wet grass and I almost fell. The next step - same thing.
So, dry feet on a dry floor is one thing, and in theory I knew it would happen, but hey, valuable lesson learned. If unsure of my footing, I shouldn't extend as far, or I should better distribute my weight.
Shikin harimitsu daikomyo, indeed.
Later, while practicing walking and doing shutos, I extended my forward foot as I normally do in the dojo. My bare foot slipped on the wet grass and I almost fell. The next step - same thing.
So, dry feet on a dry floor is one thing, and in theory I knew it would happen, but hey, valuable lesson learned. If unsure of my footing, I shouldn't extend as far, or I should better distribute my weight.
Shikin harimitsu daikomyo, indeed.