The judo roll is a very basic judo technique and is very important to get a feeling for rolling, falling, and landing. Practice the judo roll every time you warm up. You can also jump forward and then roll, or jump over a training partner before you do the judo roll. Parkour runners also do the judo roll as protection after high jumps. However, the normal judo roll (without jumping) should be learned first. Start practicing on soft ground (mats or grass). Find more judo instructions at Judo Main.
Description: Judo Roll
If you start with the left leg in front of the right leg, you put down your left hand first.
Shortly after your left hand touches the ground, you can use your right hand to support the weight a little bit.
Do the judo roll and roll over your left arm (hand to shoulder) to your right hip (see illustration).
Smack down the right hand and forearm before you stand up, and push down hard.
Stand up or do another judo roll.
If you start your judo roll with the right leg in front, you have to do the whole thing the other way around.
Advice: How to do a Judo Roll
Learn the judo roll before you try any other judo techniques or throws.
Learn the judo roll on soft ground. Judo mats, a mattress, or something similar.
More info about this technique: Judo Roll
The judo roll is also called the Chuck Norris Roll or Action Roll. ;)
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