How To Breakfall Correctly (Ukemi)

[jtilton]

I've been living in Bangkok for the past 14 years, and I'm also an Aikidoka. People ask me have I ever had to use Aikido In the streets. My answer is: "Yes, about a dozen times, my opponents were wet floors, broken pavement stones, and traffic driving on the sidewalk." Good ukemi has saved me a lot of hospital visits.

[Ashigeru]

Ukemi should be taught and practiced in every class, in every dojo.
It's that important.
Ukemi practice has saved my life, and kept me from injury many times outside of the dojo. I've been practicing ukemi since the 1970's, every class.

[hardhurt]

The way you teach the roll with the hand positions might be better than how I've been teaching. I have trouble with the kids hitting their elbows because I use the "big wheel" arm positioning. It is tough for them to grasp. Thank you, sensei.

[BadaBarreto]

Ukemi saved my life many times.
Including motorcycles dropping.

All need to play a soft ukemi.
The floor became your friend.

Nice ukemi explamation.
Good job.
🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋

[ShigehiroYoshinaga]

Ukemi is the most useful skill I learned in dojo. I was once hit by car and knocked off my bicycle, but I only suffered a minor injury because I did Ukemi at that moment. Ukemi saved my life.

[arcanjoniteroi]

I’m a black belt aikido student and must tell you: EXCELLENT VIDEO. Congrats. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[michellejollie]

Every person approaching 50 needs to see this and learn it! Your calm demeanor and simple demo, shows you are true to the Art w/o ego getting in the way!

[ThoughtProvokingVlogs]

Everytime he says "Pick a side" I feel like I'm picking between good and evil

[ThoughtProvokingVlogs]

1:29- Forward Ju-Ukemi (soft)

3:04 - Back Ju-Ukemi (soft)

4:47 - Forward Go-Ukemi (hard)

6:24 - Back Go-Ukemi (hard)

7:51 - Side Go-Ukemi (hard)

9:15 - Combo Roll

[tomdewyn]

This is not only useful for karate or judo, but also for cycling in case you lose balance and fall of your bike

[edgardocarrasquillo]

Thank you, very good. My study through some jujutsu dojo have shown me that the differences in schools ukemi are details that are good to learn to see the oneness of the art. Thank again, "gracias" from Puerto Rico.

[nenaddurutovic]

Love the way how you lay down instructions! You'll make a total opponent of karate want to train with you.

[yengxiong]

I got my Falls and Rolls from Aikido and Hapkido. It's Truly Amazing that this Karate has it too.

[edelcorrallira]

Wow these is something everyone everywhere should practice. Bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards, climbing, etc. Learning to fall without injury might be even more helpful than learning to swim ...

Must share!

[KimberlyJ]

I remember this first lesson from my childhood. I made sure to teach my daughter after watching her fall in soccer and basketball.

[andresrivera]

You just gave me Aikido ptsd from the rolling drills.

[richardimmell]

I think that was the best class on Ukemi ever! I've had to go through the classes several times, none were presented as clearly, and honestly it is way harder than you made it look. I'm still not very good at it...

[goatninja]

Her: so what do you do first thing in the morning?
Me: 00:11
Her: say no more....

[mikepcastro]

I'm not a karate practitioner but i truly admire the art 👊👊 i currently practice and study wingchun. I can use the ukemi in a self defense situation. Thank you Sensei 🙏👊

[Gutisusa]

Exactly what I need in my life. I have a mental block, worried about falling wrong and hurting my back so I am fearful of even trying many of the fall techniques. And exactly as you said, prevents me from more advanced training. You’ve explained it so well and so clear here I feel some confidence to try. I’ve been same belt level a little longer than I should.