Forward Shoulder Roll FL1.4 (Zempo Kaiten Ukemi)
Forward Shoulder Roll FL1.4 (Zempo Kaiten Ukemi)
After the student has mastered falling forward, to the side, and to the back, he/she should learn the (Zempo kaiten) forward roll.
Teach the forwards roll first. Understanding this gymnastic technique will help develop the shoulder roll.
The student will begin by placing his/her feet together in the shape of an L. Then move the feet shoulder width apart. The forward foot dictates which side oi the body impacts the mat. Take the forward foot’s corresponding hand and place it inside the forward foot with the fingers pointing towards the body. Holding the head down against the forward side, the student pushes of the rear leg and begins the roll. At the termination of the roll, the student should land on the opposite side of the forward foot.
Forward Shoulder Roll Technique Stage-One :
- Squat on the mat.
- Place your feet shoulder width apart and move one leg backwards.
- Take the arm corresponding to the foot that is forward and place it palm-up between your legs with the fingers pointing behind your body.
- Tuck your head and place your chin against your chest.
- Push off with the rear leg and roll on the shoulder of the arm you placed between your legs.
- Place the non-slapping arm across your abdomen.
- Slap the tatami with the other forearm, palms, and bottom of the foot, while landing on the side of your body.
- Stand-up and punch One-Two.
Note: This can be done on either side. It must be practiced on both sides.
Forward Shoulder Roll Technique Stage-Two :
- Stand at the edge of the mat.
- Place your feet shoulder width apart and move one leg backwards.
- Take the arm corresponding to the foot that is forward and place it palm-up between your legs with the fingers pointing behind your body.
- Tuck your head and place your chin against your chest.
- Push off with the rear leg and roll on the shoulder of the arm you placed between your legs.
- Place the non-slapping arm across your abdomen.
- Slap the tatami with the other forearm, palms, and bottom of the foot, while landing on the side of your body
- Roll on your back and front kick.
- Stand-up and Punch One-Two
Note: This can be done on either side. It must be practiced on both sides.
Forward Shoulder Roll Technique Stage-Three :
- Stand at the edge of the mat.
- Step forwards and tuck the arm under your body as you begin you somersault into a forward roll.
Note: You can do this by jumping over obstacles.
- Tuck your head and place your chin against your chest.
- Push off with the rear leg and somersault in the air.
- When you land, slap the tatami with the forearm, palms, and bottom of the foot, while landing on the side of your body.
- Roll on your back and front kick.
- Roll to your side and side kick.
- Stand and Punch One-Two.
Note: This can be done on either side. It must be practiced on both sides.
