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Yoko-Ukemi

Translation

Falling sideways

Pronounciation

Japanese

横受身

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Yoko-Ukemi

Instructions

  • Fall sideways and slap the mat using the arm closest to the ground when you hit the floor.

  • Make sure the arm slapping the mat is at a 45 degree angle from your body. The other arm should lay on your belly.

  • It's important to keep your head up and chin tucked.

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