“Just don’t ask me what the alternative is... “
Study martial arts. I couldn’t whip my way out of a paper bag anymore, but I still know how to take a fall.
About a month ago I got tangled up crossing a very low fence and took a fall. Ducked the shoulder and rolled over on my back to a sitting position on the ground. Funny that it came relatively naturally and I can only say it was from playing baseball and football in high school years before. I guess you just learn how to fall so it hurts the least.
Now I’m’ not sayin’ I’m not still sore . . . but the last thing I was going to do is stiffarm the ground. When in doubt aim your butt or side to the ground and let some muscle/fat take the hit.