Bruce Bookman – Advanced Ukemi: The Art of Falling

The Art of Falling in Advanced Ukemi This aikido video is a methodical extension of the Ukemi: The Art of Falling and includes extensive training on advanced aspects of falling.
Breakfalls, multiple attack ukemi, falling while carrying a weapon, falls from Judo throws, how to fall while throwing a kick, and advanced fluidity practice are all discussed.
Advanced Ukemi is an excellent resource for Aikido and other martial arts practitioners.

Ukemi – The Art of Falling is intended to make your Aikido practice safer and more pleasurable. The more you accept the ideas of falling, the better your Aikido skills will become. Ukemi – The Art of Falling teaches the most common falls, including backward rolls, forward rolls, and breakfalls/highfalls. Topics:

Rolling backwards
Rolls forward
Breakfalls/highfalls
Practicing while injured
Ukemi’s Philosophy
Practice with fluidity

DVD format, 60 minutes.