Ukemi kata 1 – Basic Falling
This is the first of two falling kata taught at the Samurai School during which students must demonstrate forward, backward and sideways rolling, and forward, backward and face-protection break falling technique. In addition to the basic falling technique students must demonstrate correct etiquette and awareness (specially position on the mats).
To perform these correctly get as low as possible touching the ground before pushing off into the roll, and try to breath continually and naturally. If you can time your out breath with the break-fall it will help generate energy to protect your hands from injury or pain, as well help to propel your body through any connecting rolls.
