breakfalln.
/ˈbreɪkfɔːl/ In judo, a movement whereby the impact of a fall is diminished. Hence as v. intransitive, to execute a breakfall.
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armlock1841
hip throw1850
neck lock1876
breakfall1906
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corner throw1911
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kesa-gatame1932
o-goshi1932
osaekomi-waza1932
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take-down1939
harai goshi1941
osae-waza1941
tsukuri1941
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body drop1948
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jigotai1950
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tsugi ashi1950
hold-down1954
reaping1954
shime-waza1954
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uki-gatame1954
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breakfall1954
1906 T. Miyake & Y. Tani Game of Ju-Jitsu v. 35 The sideways break-fall..may nearly always be used when you are pitching forward on to your head.
1954 E. Dominy Teach Yourself Judo ii. 20 Spend 5 minutes on breakfalls.
1954 E. Dominy Teach Yourself Judo iii. 36 As he begins to fall you must let go of his jacket with your right hand so that he can breakfall.
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