In this video we look at the yoko ukemi (横受身) which is a roll to the side.
We demonstrate also a partner practice using this roll which can at the same time help to improve your connection and timing of moving together.
Here are our earlier videos related to ukemi:
• How to: Mae ukemi (for... Mae ukemi
• How to: Ushiro ukemi (... Ushiro ukemi
• How to: Combine forwar... Forward and backward
• How to: Prepare for hi... Prepare high falls
• How to: Have fun with ... 9 ukemi challenges
• How to: Ukemi with wea... Ukemi with weapons
• High falls practice fo... High falls practice for shihonage and iriminage
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