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Old 06-17-2008, 01:09 PM   #18
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Re: being a good (bad) uke

Good uke act with prudence.

I believe the role of uke is a teaching role for nage to experience proper technique execution. In accomplishing that role, I believe uke must first and foremost act with prudence in responding to the situation. This may range from varying speed, strength, body reaction, or counter-attacking.

I don't think there are bad uke, only poor role models. If I train technique and my partner does not react appropriately to recieve the technique, I must do something else. My partner does not thwart my intention, only my technique. I consider inappropriate behavior to encompass a spectrum from rigid resistance to false ukemi.

So a good uke will respond appropriately to nage's needs to create a reproduceable environment in which to experience proper technique.
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