Bruce Bookman – Advanced Ukemi: The Art of Falling

Bruce Bookman – Advanced Ukemi: The Art of Falling

Ukemi: For Aikido and other Martial Arts is designed to help make your practice of Aikido safer and more enjoyable. The more you embrace the principles of falling, the more you will improve your abilities in Aikido. Ukemi: For Aikido and Other Martial Arts offers a step-by-step instruction on the most common falls including backward rolls, forward rolls and breakfalls/highfalls.

Bruce Bookman, 5th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor of the Seattle Holistic Center teaches falling techniques that can be adapted to any style of Aikido. Progress quickly and learn ways to avoid injuries with this clear presentation of Ukemi.

Bookman Sensei discusses his philosophical interpretation of falling with the context of Aikido training. These insights give the Aikido practitioner a better understanding of the purpose behind training.