Breakfalling: Forwards

There are several types of breakfall in jiu jitsu where you are falling in a forward direction. Where possible the jitsuka will attempt to roll out of the fall, however this may not always be possible and so jitsuka also practice falling directly onto their fronts and falls where they end up falling feet over head onto their backs.

Rolling Forward Falls

Jitsu Rolls

Orthodox - a typical jitsu roll
Unorthodox - a more advanced jitsu roll

Judo Roll - a forwards roll typically learned in Judo
Aikido Roll - a forwards roll typically learned in aikido

Front Falls

Front Drop - a forwards dead fall

Somersaulting Falls

Handstand Cutaway - falling out of a handstand
Cutaway - a half somersault fall
Flips - a full somersault

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