Aikido Backward Roll

Aikido Backward Roll or Ushiro Ukemi

This page provides you with instructions for the Aikido Backward Roll or Ushiro Ukemi. Students use this falling technique (Ukemi) when they have been thrown, knocked over from the front, etc.

For other Aikido techniques (i.e. Aikido wrist locks, elbow locks, counters or dislocations), visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Aikido Techniques section.

Aikido Backward Roll