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Ukemi & Entries

Techniques that facilitate movement between standing and ground. Ukemi (受身) refers to the "art of falling" or breakfalls in Japanese martial arts, while Entries refers to the initial movements used to enter into ground positions.

Techniques (4)

Sumi Gaeshi

A sacrifice technique where tori falls backwards while lifting and pulling uke forward and to the s…

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Tani Otoshi

A side sacrifice technique often used as a counter where tori drops beside uke while blocking their…

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Tomoe Nage

A sacrifice technique where tori falls onto their back and places a foot on uke's abdomen to throw …

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Yoko Otoshi

A side sacrifice technique where tori drops to their side while throwing uke in the same direction.

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