Ukemi or the “Art of falling” focuses on being able to fall correctly after a throw, takedown or trip and not being injured. There are seven major types of falls and rolls that are used in Jiujitsu to accomplish this which include:
- Front falls
- Forward rolls
- Side falls
- Reverse rolls
- Back falls
- Aerial side falls
- Aerial back falls
Knowing the proper way to fall can is a crucial component to being able to survive an attack in which you will be thrown to the ground. If mastered, the different types of Ukemi can be the difference between life and death.