The Physics of Falling
Is the ground ever your friend? With training, yes. Falling is a skill everyone should learn, no matter what age... although it's easier when you're younger! Knowing how to fall can prevent injuries: everyone falls at one time or another, and knowing how to go with it can make the difference between a mild bruise (or none) and a broken bone. I chose the following videos because the demonstrators are Judo experts, and they do a wonderful job of simply showing the technique, nothing fancy. First, an excellent video walking you through a couple of simple rolls: And here is a video on the front fall: The back fall: And the side fall:
