10 Ukemi Exercises and Games

Post date: Jan 21, 2010 2:58:47 AM

Some ideas to enjoy ukemi training:

• • Roll over a jo or bokken, add a gap and a second weapon.

  • Roll with a jo or bokken. (Vary the hand.)

  • Roll with arms in lap.

  • Roll with arms folded.

  • Roll over crouching students. (Add up to 5 to make it fun.)

  • Roll on one side 10 times, turning around 180deg each time.  See if you can stand up afterwards!

  • Add obstacles.

  • Toss a ball and roll with it.