[magic_beans]

I do Crossfit, weightlifting and run occasionally; my weight is slightly below average. I wonder if maybe my joint issue is just something with my own body? That said — the class was an all-levels class with full tumbling. Maybe an intro class would be better...

[robaato]

Try a different class/teacher - there are a whole host of ways to approach/practice aikido, and taking care of health should always be paramount according to my line of teaching.

I am still not very flexible - but with lots of practice I am softer than most of the flexible people who join the dojo :)

Things like wrists/ankles/knees need time to (many months) to adapt/get conditioned.

[rusk]

Do you do Yoga or Pilates? Or anything to help you with flexibility?