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“UKEMI”

Ukemi is defined by most as the breakfall when being thrown in Judo. Though, ukemi, is

more than just learning how to fall down, it is the art of falling and is very essential in learning

Judo. The word “ukemi” is a Japanese word rooted from the ukeru which translates to “to

receive”. It allows a person to safely receive and absorb the power and intensity of a throw or

pin, is done to prevent injury and minimize the pain when of a fall and is one of the most

fundamental techniques of judo. There are several ways or techiques in performing ukemi, the

following are as follows:

Back Break Fall: Begin with the both arms extended forward at shoulder height. Go into

a crouching postu re and fall backwards onto your rounded back with both arms on

the mat. To prevent impact shocks to the head at this time, raise the head forward as if

looking at your belt.

Side Break Fall: Step forward with the left leg and extend the right arm outward from the

side at shoulder height. Advance the right foot as if swept out by a foot sweep. Allow the

foot to continue upward, following through with right arm while falling sideways. Bend

the left leg at the knee, and strike the mat with the right arm to dissipate the impact, with

the feet up and together.

Forward Break Fall: Fall forward with the body extended and strike with both hands to

dissipate the impact.

Forward and Roll Break Fall: Bring both hands and the right foot forward

simultaneously, push strongly forward from both feet and tuck the right arm inward when

entering the roll. Strike the mat with the left hand as the feet make contact with the mat.