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Ushiro-Ukemi

Translation

Falling backwards

Pronounciation

Japanese

後ろ受身

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Ushiro-Ukemi

Instructions

  • Fall backwards and slap the mat with your palms on both sides of your body when your back touches the ground.

  • Make sure your arms are at a 45 degree angle from your body.

  • It's important that you keep your head off of the ground and chin tucked.

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