Product Details

• Actors: Bruce Bookman
• Directors: Bruce Bookman
• Format: Color, Digital Sound, Dubbed, Full length, NTSC
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Seattle Holistic Center
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 1994
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004S4YW
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,681 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

Aikido Journal Vol. 22, #1 1995

Bookman has done a fine job of covering the beginning aikidokas training. This tape will benefit both instructors and students.

Product Description

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.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ukemi primer for the beginner, June 10, 2001

By A Customer

I was having some problems with my ukemi just starting out. I felt this tape helped a lot. Covering backward and forward rolls, breakfalls and fluidty practice. I liked the fact that he went into why he felt certain leg positions on the breakfallas were better than others. If you do get it which I highly recommend, I would also check out Bookman's advanced ukemi tape. I have it and its great also.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start, December 18, 2001

By	Michael C. Riehle (Stockton, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bookman sensei explains things well and the demonstrations are excellent. Some of the actual ukemi taught is a little - well - harsh. I felt like more time on rolls and less on breakfalls would have been a good thing. Having said that, though, there was a good deal of time spent on other aspects of ukemi that was excellent. The time spent on subtle details was especially good for those of us who used to be good at ukemi but are just getting back to Aikido after several years away.

5.0 out of 5 stars great insight to ukemi, June 7, 2006

By	R. Ho (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The insight that Sensei Bookman was clear, logical and simple to follow. It is a must for any beginner Aikidoka. Good Ukemi allows for better involvement and understanding of the art.