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Old 09-03-2007, 12:23 PM   #13
jennifer paige smith
 
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Re: Should ukemi be tested?

Ukemi is how we learn to receive grace.

It should be taught primarily. It should be tested. It is more than 50% of practice because we are always 'Uke' to the larger source of practice.
In many respects etiquette practice is ukemi practice because we have to conform to a new center and maintain our ability to adjust under new circumstances, eventually, with some grace.

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