ukemi

English

Noun

ukemi (uncountable)

1. (judo, aikido, martial arts) The set of breakfall and roll techniques used by uke to safely fall and accept attacks from tori.
   • 1966, Francis Walter Pearson, Judo Coaching Manual, page 28:

     This will also tend to assist in the development of a good style, for it is noticeable that those men with the 'best' and 'freest' styles are also those with the most effective ukemi.

Japanese

Romanization

ukemi

1. Rōmaji transcription of うけみ