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Judo term

Ushiro-ukemi

Pronunciation
oo-shee-roh oo-keh-mee
Meaning
Backward breakfall

In Judo

Ushiro-ukemi is backward falling practice. It is a core skill for receiving backward movement.

Lessons that teach this

  • UkemiLearn the basics of ukemi and why it's important.
  • ReviewReview partner responsibility, Judo principles, and first ukemi.
  • Ukemi from StandingBuild the known ukemi directions from a standing start.

Movement & Breakfalls

Falling and moving with control.

Quick check

Which ukemi direction is ushiro-ukemi?

Reveal answer

Backward.

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