Video: Judo Breakfall Drills - Ushiro Ukemi - Back Breakfall by Judo4MMA. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The back breakfall protects your head and spine when you're thrown or pushed backward. Rolling with a rounded back and slapping both arms absorbs the force.
3 key details
- Chin tucked, eyes on your belt knot.
- Round the back and roll, never fall flat.
- Slap with both arms at about 45 degrees.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Seated rock-backs
- 3:00Squatting back breakfalls
- 3:00Standing back breakfalls
- 2:00Neck stretch
Safety
Use a soft mat; never let the head hit the floor.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
