Unlucky ukemi video

Sometimes an ukemi is not performed the best way... Ukemi without using the arms is not the easiest one, that's why it's usually not recommended to beginners. If you want to try it, fold your hands, go down to shikko dachi and start rolling forward. You will see that it's harder to roll this way, but rolling without the use of the hands can come handy sometimes (think icy roads and some big china vase in your hands).

The following video is from the FIFA Africa Cup of Nations football (soccer) tournament being held now. It's not about the sad and highly non-aiki incident in which 3 people died, but it's about a goalkeeper trying to perform a forward roll with the ball in his hands. Note that rolling with a ball (of whatever size) can be a very practical and fun exercise, especially in kids classes. Large balls (e.g. a gym ball) are good for learning the circular shape of the body when rolling, while a football is good for learning to roll with no hands.