Many in the pole industry are adverse to using or providing crash mats and I really don't understand why. They're used across many other comparable disciplines and are usually a requirement of insurance policies. It's basic safety and it gives your students room to make mistakes. It's all well and good using spotters and taking it slow BUT freak accidents happen. If you've never practiced falling onto a mat in a controlled way, because you don't have access to one, then you may not intuitively land in a way that'll save you... Look out for my next post on how to fall safely and make sure you incorporate it into your next training session! #polesafety #beginnerpoletricks #beginnerpole #beginnerspole #pdbeginners