8.4 Breakfall Training (Ukemi)

All competitive judoka must be proficient in ukemi (breakfall techniques) before entering competition. Proper ukemi — including back falls (ushiro-ukemi), side falls (yoko-ukemi), front falls (mae-ukemi), and rolling falls (zenpo-kaiten-ukemi) — is the primary defense against injury from throws.

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