Aikido, Japanese jujutsu, and hapkido usually give more detailed instruction and time devoted to ukemi than judo usually does. Judo is more of an ukemi crash course ime. That and the injury rate is much lower in those than judo which is also something to consider. I actually started training aikido to get more ukemi practice for judo. I think the people you were talking to just didn't want to recommend a martial art that wasn't a combat sport. Which makes sense for fighting, but this is falling we're talking about.
IMO Donovan had the most capable and variable ukemi of anyone I've ever seen in the Aikido world.
Thank you for the kind words. He was a big inspiration.
I agree. Ukemi -both mae & ushiro, plus the breakfalls is an added bonus to anyone on the mat or the street.
Agreed. Ukemi has helped me in so many situations. Falling off my bike, skating, and many other situations. Thanks for watching.
Aikido, Japanese jujutsu, and hapkido usually give more detailed instruction and time devoted to ukemi than judo usually does. Judo is more of an ukemi crash course ime. That and the injury rate is much lower in those than judo which is also something to consider. I actually started training aikido to get more ukemi practice for judo.
I think the people you were talking to just didn't want to recommend a martial art that wasn't a combat sport. Which makes sense for fighting, but this is falling we're talking about.
Ukemi is so important. I want to do what I can to improve and share my methods with others.