Forward rolling breakfall

Names by art: Judo: Zenpō-kaiten-ukemi · Aikido: Mae ukemi · Shorinji Kempo: Mae ukemi

Appears in 3 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

The body rolls diagonally from the leading hand and shoulder across the back to the opposite hip, never over the head or spine, ending either standing or in a side breakfall.

Appears in 3 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Judo	Zenpō-kaiten-ukemi
Aikido	Mae ukemi
Shorinji Kempo	Mae 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 Side breakfall

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Sources

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Wabukan (2026). “Forward rolling breakfall”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/rolamento-frente (accessed 2026-10-30).

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