Side breakfall

Names by art: Judo: Yoko-ukemi

Appears in 1 art.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The fighter lands on the side of the body with the head lifted and the near arm slapping the mat, while the legs stay apart to avoid knocking the ankles together.

Appears in 1 art

Art	Name used in this art
Judo	Yoko-ukemi

In depth

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More in this category

Front stance Horse stance Back stance Cat stance Hourglass stance (sanchin) Boxing stance (orthodox / southpaw) Sliding step (front foot first) Natural walking step Following step Body evasion by turning (tai sabaki) Entering and turning (irimi / tenkan) Ginga (rocking base of capoeira) Jump-forward (balestra) Back breakfall Forward rolling breakfall

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Sources

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