The Science of "Ukimi" JKfan - Monthly Karate Magazine 2021 / 12

Have you ever heard of  "ukimi", a technique that has existed in Japanese 
martial arts since ancient times? "ukimi" literally means to lift oneself  up 
from the inside of  the body and float. In this magazine, I have occasionally 
introduced the benefits of  "ukimi" (e.g., in the July issue of  this year's 
"Super Analysis of  High School Selection Spots! etc.). In this special 
issue, we asked Sensei Keisuke Nakamura (Peace Group Representative, 
Peace Full Body Director), who runs an acupuncture and chiropractic 
clinic in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, for his cooperation. In this article, Sensei 
Nakamura explains why "ukimi" can improve performance in karate from 
the perspective of  neuroscience, his specialty.