A good demonstration of the Yoko Ukemi or Side Breakfall

Part 2, Yoko Ukemi – Side Breakfall

 The point of this article will be to go over the principles of the Yoko Ukemi or Side breakfall. This article is not necessarily a “how to” guide, but I’ll do my best to not…


Ushiro Ukemi, or Back Breakfall

Part 1, Ushiro Ukemi – Back Breakfall

The point of this article will be to go over the principles of Ushiro Ukemi or Back Breakfalls. This article is not necessarily a “how to” guide, but I’ll do my best to not leave…


1 US Marine Judoka practicing the Judo throw Harai Goshi (Sweeping Hip), 1 US Marine Judoka practicing Ukemi (Breakfalls)

Ukemi Or Breakfalls – An Introduction

The point of this article will be to go over the principles of ukemi or breakfalls. This article is not necessarily a “how to” guide, but I’ll do my best to not leave out anything…


Kids lining up at the start of a Judo Shiai

Your First Judo Shiai- Part 1

Your First Judo Shiai In part 1 we discuss getting ready to go to a Judo Shiai. In part 2 we will talk about what to expect when you get there Part 1, Getting Ready So…