Judo term
Ukemi: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- oo-keh-mee
- Meaning
- Breakfall or receiving movement
In Judo
Ukemi is the practice of receiving movement and falling with control. It lets uke meet a throw without panic and helps tori complete a technique with clear direction.
How to recognize it
Recognize ukemi when the practice focuses on falling, rolling, protecting the body, or receiving a partner's throw in a controlled way.
Quick check
Why is ukemi practiced before and alongside throws?
Reveal answer
To receive movement and fall with control.
Keep it distinct
Family versus direction
is the broad receiving and falling practice. , , and name forward, side, and backward directions.