is a way to protect the body by
distributing the force of the fall. It is also known as the breakfall.
The
principle of "mutual welfare and benefit" requires that we learn to
fall as well as throw. In addition to the safety and confidence this practice
imparts, it is an essential part of understanding the more advanced techniques
of Judo. Unless one understands a technique from the perspective of uke, it is
difficult to fully master the action of tori (the thrower).
The
traditional order of training is to move from the simple to the more difficult.
At first practice falling from a low position and gradually move higher. First
fall in place, then add movement. In the beginning move slowly and carefully,
then increase speed. First fall by yourself, then have a partner throw you and
repeat these steps (start with a low easy throw, no movement, and slow performance
of the technique). You will gradually be able to take faster throws even when
unexpected because you will have trained yourself to safely accept your fall.
There are
four basic breakfalls based on the direction of the fall.
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