Thread: Backward rolls
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Old 07-04-2012, 10:16 AM   #22
Marc Abrams
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Re: Backward rolls

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Kevin Leavitt wrote: View Post
Could be I suppose, but nage can still come forward, so I don't really think it buys you much. I think a good break fall to a open guard position to be a better tactical choice personally.
I look to use the back roll as a throw itself; a kick or leg sweep on the way down. I also treat being on my back as standing. Good posture so that I can utilize my limbs to both attack and defend. Ukemi is receiving force and should be to gain some tactical advantage.

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