Aikido roll basics.AVI 

A great video. I recently started aikido and this is a great exercise. I am 6'5'' and my rolls were as smooth as a tumbling giraffe. After applying your routine to my workout, I find that my rolls are less impacting and more fluid. Thanks Sensei.

13 years old video and still awesome! Thank you!

Practice at home will accelerate your ability to do smooth and soft rolls easily. You can do most of this practice in an area about the size of a beach towel. After seeing the whole video through, I'd suggest you focus on the section from 2:00 to 2:40 minutes to see the back roll toes to the back corners routine, and then also the section from 7:05 to 8:05 minutes for the front leg extension, knee tuck and stand up (which includes a full front to back and front routine from 7:25 to 7:40 minutes). Watch those sections over and over to remember the details and practice these every day at home (less than one minute of exercise, 10 per day = nearly 4,000 a year!). One alternative to putting your hands at your toes is to put them at your knee (this is explained in my book). If questions, please contact me through my website by email. Wishing you well, Artie.

I just made my first real roll - thanks to your advices! I'll keep in mind your offer of help. My sincerest gratitude, Artie. All the best to you.

Brilliant! Thank you for making this. It's really helpful to see the step by step portions of ukemi, makes it a thousand times more approachable for a beginner (1 month of training and still no luck in mae ukemi). Ukemi not so scary after all : )

Man, you have beaten the japanese :D The way you explain ukemi and divide it into simple mouvements is incredible. This is the art of pedagogy !

Best tutorial so far.Such detailed description.

Thanks ChuckerThe1, I agree. Dobnovan Waite's RU-vid on rolls is excellent. I already had it in my own favorites and I'm glad you mentioned it for others. Whatever helps you to visualize and practice your soft rolls is good for development. Keep on practicing (including my suggested daily back toe touches and forward extension and leg split, tuck and turns, which can be done at home in a small space), Artie.

Hello There, Thank you very much to showing your easy Aikido rollings in RU-vid. I’m for 6 mounth to learning O Shin Aikido, i liked very much to do it. It is not easy, i learned every day. Many greetings from the Netherlands, Riny. .

Thanks a lot. One of the most usable videos around here.

Never saw and heard such really worthful, precious and exactly made instructions.

Excellent for beginners and for instructors - thank you for taking the time to make this video.

You are a great instructor. Much respect.

Excellent demonstration - thank you for providing this resource for beginners like me!

This is the best breakdown and teaching of a back roll! Well done!

Rodrigo Viana, thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed this. If you and others have questions, please contact me through my website and I'll be happy to answer questions. Share the link. Also, see my new fitness book for more tips on rolls. Enjoy, Artie.

So much appreciation for you, Sensay!

"Triangle between your hands and foot" every aikidoka should learn it this way, thank you!

Wonderful demonstration! Thank you, this is very helpful.

Profound. I have been wanting to learn this in my Aikido class but never got it down. This is Aikido basics but it's not easy to learn. It was frustrating. Thank you for posting this instructive video. You have a simple yet thorough way of teaching. Thanks again.

Dear Ezhil, thanks for your comment. I enjoy helping beginners and any viewers who are looking to do rolls safely, softly and smoothly. Please don't hesitate to contact me by email (through my website) so that we can exchange more details for added tips and help. These email communications may help you, not only for aikido but also for the topics covered in my books. I hope to hear from you and other viewers by email. Wishing you well, Artie

Thanks so much for sharing! Your explanation was very thorough. The way you broke down the movement into simple steps was extremely helpful.

Hi Abnuga, thanks for your comment. Glad the video helped with your back roll control. The daily practice of the rocking back to each corner, touching your toe to the floor, will greatly improve your muscle-memory and positioning. A few minutes a day will add up to excellent form. Please contact me through my website if you want more detail. Happy to exchange emails with your specific questions. Wishing you well, Artie.

Thank you sir, As a beginner i am impressed by your teaching.

Excellent video explanation. Makes it all seem achievable even for me.

Dear Juba Sin, thank you for commenting. I appreciate the feedback and welcome questions. Viewers should contact me through my website and I'll be happy to address specific questions and arrange Skype video workouts to observe, comment and help. See below for how to access my site. Thanks, Artie

¡Excellent video Mr. Lynnworth! The true wisdom of a master. It's a pleasure to meet people like you and can learn from them. Thank you very much from Spain too, Mr. Lynworth. Oss¡

Absolutely fantastic.

Found this aikid clip is much more useful than bunch of aikido 'try to be cool and super' craps....thanks a lot...helped me to teach beginners in aikido much better..... Good clip.....

This is a very good video for those new to aikido and trying to get their ukemi together. Thanks for the clear and well thought through explanations :)

Thank you! I’ve been having problems with the back roll so much and I’ve learned so much from this :D !! Keep the great work!!

Thank you Artie, now I understand the concepts :) Just have to practice much more. Had my first Aikido lesson today. Was so overwhelming...

This is a great step-by-step instruction! thanks :)

thank you artie.sorry for my late delay..im will started at home by practising first basic ground rolls..last week i did my first good ground forward roll...the sensei found it good.. now the rest..im have need this for my 6 kyu exam...thank you..your video really helped.!

Thank You!!!! I'm starting my first Aikido class and am so intimidated by the tumbles (coordination). Thanks for this.

Absolutely superb kind sir 👊🏾👊🏾💥💥. The Mr. Rogers of Aikido

Thanks a lot. On the mat I always have trouble with the backwards roll. But the idea of imagining a triangle really should help.

Hello Artie, thank you for your video, very helpful examples and explanation, it is a pleasure watching and learning from your instructions.

Many Thanks for this video, I'm just starting aikido this year and it helped me a lot.

I agree Artie- the more sources you can pull from the better. It would benefit any Aikidoka to learn as many ways/methods of taking ukemi. You never know how you will get thrown and having multiple ways of taking ukemi will keep you from getting hurt. - happy training!

Dear Asalimz, thank you for your comment. I hope these roll basics serve you and your students well. If you or they wish to contact me for followup, please do so via my website, Artie(dot)Lynnworth(dot.com) and I'll be happy to respond via email.

Great explanation, thank you Sensei !

Thank you for your video, it help me a lot !

excellent lesson.

A wonderful & progressive demonstration that is well explained!! You are a excellent instructor. I had a terrible time with the backward roll and now you have made it so easy to learn & teach!! Thank you sensei!

Thank you very much! It will help me a lot...

Excellent demonstration! Thank you for sharing!

Hi Artie Lynnworth, I am new with Aikido and practising these rolling. Thanks so much for this very nice lesson. It helps me to understand how to controll my body better when doing these. Hope you have more basic lessons as this one for white bells like me.

Hi SnowSkadi, thanks so much for the feedback! I'm thrilled that the video was so helpful to you. Keep practicing and it keeps getting easier and smoother. I'll enjoy sharing more tips with you (and any of the video viewers) by email through my website. Please feel free to contact me for more tips. Skype video workouts are possible too, for free personal training. I've done that with students internationally. It works. Please share the site with your friends. All the best, Artie.

Dear Laukinuke00, thanks for your comment. If you have any follow-up questions, please let me know. You (and other RU-vid participants) can contact me through my book website, (Artie Lynnworth books will aid your search). Have fun practicing, Artie.

Thank you for this great demonstration of rolls. I'm new to Aikido so this extremely helpful since I'm worried about falling and hurting myself!

very insightful and useful video. thank you so much for this

Great intro, thank you!

Thanks a lot. That's very helpful.

Dear Guus Thomas, thank you for your feedback. I am happy that my video helped you. I'd be happy to Skype-train with you if you want me to watch your practice at home and offer suggestions. You can contact me through email, via my website (see details below). Also, you can use email to describe any problems you are having with aikido (or career, job hunting, etc.) and I will be happy to offer my suggestions. Wishing you well, Artie.

Dear Rain Sadkane, thank you for your comment. I enjoy teaching and sharing, and I am thrilled to know that my video has helped you and many others. I appreciate the feedback. I welcome dialogue back and forth, so please visit my website and email me with comments, questions and more. All the best to you and the other RU-vid viewers. Artie.

Thank you, Sensei. I was really struggling with back rolls, and your detailed explanation video really helped it to click for me :).

This tutorial Is so effective!! I commend your teaching Sensei.

Thanks you sir for the details explanation of the roll. I need to practice more to do it so well as you. Thanks

Nice video, Artie. Congrats.

Very nice explanation.

Dear Jin Rong, thank you for your comment. I am honored by your feedback and those I receive from other happy viewers. Please contact me through my website and we can stay in touch for more follow-up (see details below). Wishing you well, Artie.

Thanks for this excellent video. I am learning Shorinji Kempo, which has some similar techniques to Aikido, including the Ukemi. I think the instruction is excellent, but I just can't roll, and have even injured myself coming down hard. I used your video and within 10 minutes I was doing a nice backward roll from the right leg. I'm almost there on my left, though for some reason I end up going over my neck/head sometimes. Anyhow, thanks again, great video.

Dear Rottixx1958, thank you so much for your comment! Glad the details helped. Please contact me through my website (see below) and I will be happy to exchange emails with you (and any other viewers). I have videos on that site about job interviewing, but no other Aikido videos yet. Keep practicing! Best wishes, Artie.

Wow What a great video! Thanks a lot,so useful for my aikido practice

Great tutorial!

Thank you!

Sweet, this is really helpful, thanks a lot!

Hi Cherryflavoredacid, thanks for your comment. Make the triangle, either at your toe as mentioned in the video, or at your knee (two hands and knee; moving your hands up from your foot and once they reach the knee, keep the triangle fixed, watching your hands with your head and torso turned). This will help position your upper body to protect your head and neck. If any followup questions, please contact me through my website, artiedot lynnworthdot com (dots are periods, no spaces). Best wishes!

Very good stuf.Thanks for the education.

Very clear explanation about the ukemis, thank you. Greetings from Argentina

Nice video and explanation. I started practicing Aikido one month ago and I have some difficulty with Ukemi. This video will be very useful. Thanks.

Great detail

Very Nice Content, I have written about rolls on my website and had planned to do more on Breakfalls a while back, Well cohesive explanation of forward and backward rolls . I hoping to more on rolls myself as I begin more series traning again after my multiple bouts of the dreaded virus. Your explanation is very easy to understand . This was very good.

Hi Mitchell, thanks for your comment! I laughed as I read your description of your lanky body doing rolls. Great visual. Smile! Wonderful that you are feeling better with your rolls. I'm glad the video helped. Please contact me through my website and we can exchange more emails. I'll be happy to give you more tips (same is true for all video watchers; I enjoy coaching and the exchange of emails through my website (artiedot lynnworthdot com). Keep in touch and good luck to you. Artie.

Hey Artie, I'm a beginner at judo practice (white belt), and I have some dificulties with the back rolls. Your video really helped me to improve this tricky technique. So thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. Wish you good health and best of luck. Domo arigato gozaimassu...

this is a great video on rolling and translates to most martial arts

Thank you, very clear instruction.

Thanks so much. Well done.

thx man, very pitoresque and useful as well

Hi wishkah256, I appreciate your feedback. Glad you liked this tutorial on rolls. I wish you well with your practice. If you and other viewers ever want to ask more questions, I'm happy to give feedback and more tips. Please go to my website and contact me there and we can email back and forth. All the best, Artie.

WhisperGames, thanks for your comment, which may help many others understand that slow but sure is better than rushing without technique. If you want more tips and even try a Skype workout together, please contact me through my website (artiedot lynnworth dotcom) where we can communicate via email. Happy to coach interested learners. Artie.

Thank you for your comment, particularly the global perspective. I've enjoyed corresponding with people in several continents via my website, and have even done a live Skype training workout together between Chile and the UK, helping one student suddenly "get it!" Happy to help and coach. Please contact me through my website (see below), Artie.

Thanks for sharing.

dear artie from holland thanks for the great explanation from the roll its a great video i can practice this also home in the room so easy when you have more videos then i going to look at it for to learn on a good way the technics thansk sensei

I have the same issue for practicing at home, thanks for sharing this. Greetings from Brazil

Dear Jungleboy63267, thanks for your comment. If you want more help, please contact me through my website as explained below Artie(dot) Lynnworth(dotcom). Enjoy your Aikido! Artie.

Very good video!

Dear Ellen, thanks for your kind words. I hope the video was helpful to you. If you do have any followup questions, please contact me directly at my website and I'll be happy to help further (the same applies to any other video watchers who want more coaching from me). I'm happy to help. Artie.

Thank you

Hi xxHockeyMonke92xx, I am sure many who read your comment will have the same feelings! Also, it helps to put a folded blanket, sleeping bag or bedspread on the wood floor, especially when first learning to roll. Begin with rocking and the back toe touches and eventually you gain muscle memory for fluid and soft movements. For forward rolls, be sure to support well with the front arm. Contact me through my website and we can exchange emails and tips further. Wishing you well, Artie.

Thank you very much for a great video. I really enjoy the very relaxed informative way in which you teach the basics. I have had some good points to break down my own rolls and make them better by training single parts of the rolls. I will certainly make a link for my Fellow students in the dojo where I practice. Best regards John Haagen Rasmussen Bornholm, Denmark

Very smooth!

Dear pdavelaarpd, thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate the feedback and hope that my tutorial continues to help you and others with their Aikido rolls. I enjoyed your "thank you" in Japanese, and offer back, Dou-itashimashite (you are welcome!). Please feel free to contact me via my website, Artiedot Lynnworthdotcom (no spaces, and use periods for the "dot"). I welcome email and am happy to offer guidance on Aikido and career tips. Wishing you well, Artie.

Dear Sumomanu, thanks for the feedback. Although I have no immediate plans for more RU-vid videos on rolls, I do welcome questions and can give personal coaching through my website (see below). Please contact me there by email. Happy to help, Artie.

Superb video.

really well explanation. thank you very much :D hope you make video for other aikido basic move like shikko etc.

Thanks for the video. I'm learning Kung Fu, and I'd been having ridiculous trouble learning how to do the rolls! Your video was very helpful. I now know why I fall over sideways when I try to backwards roll!

Great 👍

excellent