But practicing skating quickly became worth the risk, a peaceful respite after stressful workdays. Still, even with the best knees, falling down is a major part of learning to skate.

Learning how to fall for Founder of the Missile Roller Skating Dance Company, Cecile Klaus, is the first lesson she teaches her students. "Falling isn't the worst thing," said Layla Michel, a skater.

Learning to roller skate means getting comfortable with the concrete, first and foremost. But anyone who can hold their own on a pair of skates will tell you: It's worth it, and you will get there.

Learning how to fall for Founder of the Missile Roller Skating Dance Company, Cecile Klaus, is the first lesson she teaches her students. "Falling isn't the worst thing," said Layla Michel, a skater.

As children get the hang of skating, they’ll need to learn how to stop. Quad skates typically have the toe stop on the front of the skate. Inline skates may have the stopper on the heel.

Once you can confidently go forward, it’s time to learn how to skate in reverse. By Malia Wollan “Your mind gets twisted going backward, but your skates roll the same way in either direction ...

After all, skates that are perfect for Roller Derby are not ideal for learning how to jam skate. And if you're planning on skating outdoors, "the region you live in matters too," says Jamison Fort ...

Renée Forrestall had no idea what was in store for her when she decided to re-learn how to roller skate in the days leading up to her 60th birthday on May 16. The high school art teacher, who ...

How To Learn to Ice Skate as an Adult A step-by-step guide for picking up a new hobby this winter. 1. Lace up tight. In order for your feet and ankles to do their jobs on the ice, your skates must fit ...

NATISSE: No shade to the kids, of course, but I get it. Most people associate roller skating with kids' birthday parties. But skating as a grown-up with grown-up knees, it is a different adventure.