Many times he came close to quitting due to constant pain , injuries , fatigue , interpersonal conflicts , and his own perceived ineptitude with aikido .
The course was a rite of passage for Mr. Twigger , and I rooted for him every step of the way .
Many times Twigger came close to quitting due to constant pain , injuries , fatigue , interpersonal conflicts , and Twigger 's own perceived ineptitude with aikido .
The course was a rite of passage for Mr. Twigger , and I rooted for him every step of the way .