08/08/2026
Having invested in a decent crash mat, students at Box Hill Jiu Jitsu can throw each other towards the Earth's surface with greater abandon—the cushioning effect is appreciated in the longer term by the uke.
Ukemi waza (breakfalling) is a significant part of our syllabus, as someone being able to safely receive a technique allows us to train with intent, and yet the use of a crash mat allows increased intensity.
There's increasing evidence supporting why repeated concussive trauma is to be avoided. The dojo is now better equipped to further minimise risks arising from uke over-rotating on to their head.
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