One of our students, Maurice Uchegbu, inventing his own particular ukemi for kotegaeshi (Matt Stephen, nage). This clip was taken during regular instruction at the USF Aikido, September 21 2010 (usfaikido.com)
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Seminar: Sensei Hagen “Ukemi and the Art of Uke” at Enmei Dojo, May 20 2011
Sensei Hagen will be teaching a seminar hosted by the Enmei Dojo of Titusville May 20-22, 2011.
The subject of this seminar is ukemi, introducing concepts of “feather-fall” breakfalls and breakfalls, non-breakfall alternatives when limited by age or health, and ways of changing your training as uke to mazimize the learning experience of both you and your partner. The seminar may also include discussion and preparation for taking ukemi for shihan.
Forward Solo Feather Falls
A forward soft feather fall instruction method which can be practiced without a partner. Demonstrated by the members of University of South Florida Aikido (Tampa Florida, usfaikido.com)
USF Ukemi Core Training
A slow core balance and core muscle exercise for aikido front and back rolls, based upon Systema rolling exercises and yoga neck/shoulder postures. It improves flexibility for both beginner and advanced students, and is a good way to introduce front and back rolls. Demonstrated by the members of University of South Florida Aikido (Tampa Florida, usfaikido.com)
USF Front Feather Fall Instruction – Ostoff Style
An easy method for teaching soft forward breakfalls (ukemi). This clip shows our version of the feather fall method developed by Sensei Frank Ostoff of Aikido Zentrum Dusseldorf. This method is one of the best we’ve seen for inspiring confidence, and helping students who have difficulty with breakfalls ease into them in a fun and safe way. Demonstrated by the Continue reading
Basic Ukemi Progression: Forward Rolls to Standard Breakfalls
A consistent progression to introduce new Aikido students to forward rolls, and progress them in stages to performing traditional forward breakfalls. Demonstrated by the members of University of South Florida Aikido (Tampa, Florida – usfaikido.com).
USF Back Feather Breakfall Instruction
An easy method for teaching soft backward breakfalls (ukemi), that can introduce even beginner students to back breakfalls without injury or fear. Demonstrated by the members of University of South Florida Aikido (Tampa Florida, usfaikido.com)
