Falling Classes Now Weekly. Learn to Fall Safely at One Dojo!
- Abel Villacorta
- May 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 8
Learning to fall safely is a vital, often disregarded skill for adults of all ages. As a leading cause of injuries across demographics, from active young adults to seniors, mastering safe falling techniques can significantly reduce risks in daily life.
Mastering the art of falling without injury—often taught in martial arts like Aikido or through specific falling classes—can significantly enhance physical safety, confidence, and overall well-being.
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Learn to Fall Safely at One Dojo in Boulder
SAFE FALLING CLASSES FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Single class, 5-class, 10-class and monthly options available below.
Single Class Drop-in
Get it into your body.
Purchase a 5-Punch Class Pass.
Make it a good habit!
Purchase a 10-Punch Class Pass, $180. Seniors save $40!
 Seniors ages 65+ get our 10-Punch Class Pass for only $140.
Use online code ACTIVE40 during checkout. You’ll need to present a valid proof of age during your first class.
Combine Tai Chi classes with Falling Safely classes & save even more!
Tai Chi classes meet Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 – 10:15 am, right before the Safe Falls for Active Adults classes.
With One Dojo's Tai Chi classes, you'll create a physically efficient and mentally strong body-mind state through performing slow, flowing movements. You'll focus on deep breathing, relaxation and injury prevention as you discover Tai Chi's applications to daily life.
Read all about our Tai Chi program here.
SENIORS SAVE 25% ON SILVER AUTOPAY
Seniors age 65+ save $37.50 per month on One Dojo's Silver monthly membership. Get up to 12 classes each month for only $112.50 (as low as $9.37 per class!). Click the link below to use online code SPECIAL25 during checkout. You’ll need to present a valid proof of age during your first class.
Falling Safely Prevents Fractures & Head Injuries
A key advantage is injury prevention. Aging brings brittle bones and less elastic muscles, heightening fall risks.
A 2023 CDC report noted that over 14 million older adults in the U.S. fall annually, with many resulting in fractures or head trauma.
Safe falling techniques—rolling, spreading impact, and shielding vital areas—lower the chance of severe injury.
For younger adults, these skills are just as essential in sports, outdoor pursuits, or sudden slips, safeguarding long-term mobility.
Learning to Fall Promotes Lifestyle Freedom
Beyond physical safety, learning to fall safely enhances confidence and independence. Fear of falling can restrict activity, particularly for older adults, promoting a sedentary lifestyle that harms health.
Mastering controlled descent empowers people to stay active—hiking, dancing, or navigating icy streets—fostering resilience and proving age doesn’t limit capability.
Falling Classes Improve Body Awareness
Safe falling improves body awareness, with techniques that enhance balance, coordination, and reflexes, refining proprioception—your sense of body positioning. This leads to better posture and movement in daily life, lowering fall risks.
For adults of any age, mastering safe falling is an investment in longevity, blending youthful agility with mature caution to navigate life’s unpredictability.
Learn to Fall Safely at One Dojo in Boulder
SAFE FALLS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS CLASS
Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Get a 5-Punch Class Pass, $95 | 10-Punch Class Pass, $180
Seniors age 65+Â save $40 on our 10-Punch Class Pass, $140
Use online code ACTIVE40 during checkout.