BREAK FALLS
Backward Break Fall
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Start with feet apart, Arms crossed to your shoulders
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Squat back low towards the floor
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Rock backwards, curving your back as you rock
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Keep your head tucked in to avoid contact on the floor
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Slap the ground with your palms and arms just before your shoulder blades make contact with the ground
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Arms should be out at 45o, hands in line with your belt
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Let your hips rise off the floor when you break fall.
Forward Break Fall
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Start in a standing position feet apart
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Face your palms forward
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Forearms at a 45-degree angle
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Fall forward and turn your head to the side
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Land on your hands and forearms
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Do not let your knees or stomach touch the ground
The Forward Break Fall is essential to learn to prevent injury from falling face first onto the ground. Ensure that you have a strong body when your palms and forearms impact on the ground.
Side Break Fall
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Start standing
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Bring your leg and same side arm out to the side
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Squat down towards the floor
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Rock sideways, curving your back as you rock
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Keep your head tucked in to avoid contact on the floor
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Slap the ground with your palm and arms just before your shoulder blade make contact with the ground
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Arms should be out at 45o, hands in line with your belt
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Let your hips rise off the floor
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As your legs return to the floor, ensure your straight leg remains straight
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ensure your bent leg remains bent
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Do not let your legs cross each other
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Slap the floor again with your arm as your straight leg slaps the ground and the ball of your foot on your bent leg hits the ground.
