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Forward Roll
by Rick Tew's College of Martial Science


Rick Tew Forward Roll
 


First, read the Rolls and Falls e-book before you start learning the your rolls. 
 
 
 
FORWARD ROLL 
Designed for falling forward and/or broadening the distance between oneself and an attacker.
 
How to perform the Forward Roll:
Step forward, place lead arm down with elbow near leading foot (arm may touch surface).

Tuck the head (looking back) push off with the rear  leg.

Allow your body to rock forward into the roll across from shoulder to the hip.

 Keep the feet tucked during the roll.

Come out of the roll hands up turning to face the

direction the roll was begun.
 

Applications:
 
Creating Distance from opponent

Close distance to Opponent

Falling from a higher position such as roof or tree

Picking up objects

Getting pushed from behind, or tripped

Rolling over and under objects
 
 
    

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Originally Posted: Feb 28, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Last Updated: Feb 28, 2008 at 7:32 AM






 
 

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