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Stances, footwork and falls

Back breakfall

Names by art: Judo: Ushiro-ukemi · Aikido: Ushiro ukemi · Shorinji Kempo: Ushiro ukemi

Appears in 3 arts.

⚠ 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 chin is tucked to the chest, the back is rounded so the body rolls rather than lands flat, and the arms slap the mat at about 45 degrees to spread the impact.

Appears in 3 arts

ArtName used in this art
JudoUshiro-ukemi
AikidoUshiro ukemi
Shorinji KempoUshiro 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) Side breakfall Forward rolling breakfall

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): List of judo techniques
  2. Wikipedia (en): Judo
  3. Wikipedia (en): Ukemi
  4. Wikipedia (de): Aikidō-Techniken
  5. Wikipedia (en): Shorinji Kempo

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Wabukan (2026). “Back breakfall”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/queda-tras (accessed 2026-10-30).

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