Nickia Munson recalled her first roller derby practice. She was unafraid of bumps and bruises — a common aspect of a sport known for leaving people rather banged up. In a physicality that would make most cower, Munson didn’t shy away from the track. She learned to embrace it.
Even when she had never really skated before.
“I went and got, like, a cheap set of skates and went to the park and skated a couple times before practice because I didn’t want to make a complete ass out of myself,” Munson said jokingly…