Thread: Ukemi 101
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Old 11-20-2001, 04:37 PM   #13
Stephen Quick
Dojo: Odyssey
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Teaching Ukemi

While I have not had to work with the type of challenge you present, I suggest actually using a ball rather then visualizing. The exercise balls that are common now come in different sizes. Find one that is close to the same diameter as the students arms when they form them for a roll. Have them embrace the ball and then roll over it. The ball is like training wheels for the unbendable arm.

Good Luck.
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