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Judo term

Yoko-ukemi

Pronunciation
yoh-koh oo-keh-mee
Meaning
Side breakfall

In Judo

Yoko-ukemi is side falling practice. It helps judoka learn to protect themselves when movement goes sideways.

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 yoko-ukemi?

Reveal answer

Sideways.

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