Question 1

Why should I be concerned about learning  how to fall?

Accepted Answer

By 2030, the global population aged 65 and above is estimated to reach a staggering one billion. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for this age group. Older adult falls are common, costly, and preventable.

Question 2

How can Judo help me?

Accepted Answer

In Judo, understanding how to fall is one of the first skills learned (ukemi, or fall-breaking). This method helps distribute impact and protect the body. By combining Judo, strength, and balanced- based training, students will learn how to prevent falls, and avoid serious fall-related injuries.

Question 3

What is Judo?

Accepted Answer

Judo is an Olympic sport played around the world. From a standing position, it involves throwing your opponents onto their backs.  "Judo" in Japanese literally means the way of gentleness. With proper ukemi (falling), Judoka regularly throw each other with 100% effort without injury.

Question 4

What is the program like?

Accepted Answer

The Falling Class begins very gradually. Classes start with slow warm ups and balance exercises, then move to falling progressions. All falls are practiced on cushioned safety mats. As your body becomes more familiar with the safer shapes, movements become slightly more complex and challenging

Question 5

Where is The Falling Class held?

Accepted Answer

Classes are taught at AJM’s dojo, located in Piedmont Heights. The 4200 sq ft  facility is equipped with padded flooring where students use large foam crash pads for falling-related preventative exercises.

Question 6

What are the prerequisites for the program?

Accepted Answer

The Falling Class students must be able to get up off the floor under their own power. If you can, you are able to learn the safe-falling techniques!

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Atlanta Judo Midtown

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