U Stance for Fall Protection
Ukemi Health Partners
The official digital companion
APPLIED UKEMI
Reader Companion · Bryan DePhillip
You finished the page. Now put it into practice.
Videos, reader resources, safety guidance, live training, community, and next steps—all in one place.
01Start here
Your book. Your practice. Your next step.
Start with safety, watch the core concepts, download the reader tools, and find live training when you are ready.
02Read before moving
Safety before practice
Applied Ukemi involves physical activity, and physical activity carries inherent risk.
- This material is educational and is not a substitute for individualized medical evaluation.
- Complete the Reader Safety Checklist before beginning physical practice.
- Stop immediately for pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or unusual discomfort.
- Some health conditions require explicit medical clearance from a qualified healthcare provider.
- Advanced descent, crash-pad, and mat work require appropriate equipment and qualified supervision.
- The goal is preparation—not a promise or guarantee of safety.
Begin with the Reader Safety Checklist
Review the official checklist before beginning physical practice.
Download Reader Safety Checklist03Companion video library
Watch the basics
Short demonstrations from Ukemi Health Partners. Press play when you are ready—nothing starts automatically.
X Stance for Fall Protection | Balance & Safer Movement
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Why do we tuck our head when we fall?
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More APPLIED UKEMI companion videos are being added.
Visit Ukemi Health on YouTube04Reader resource library
Free APPLIED UKEMI Reader Resources
Keep the most important APPLIED UKEMI concepts close at hand. These free companion resources are designed to help you review the principles, practice safely, and continue learning beyond the page.
Download, save, or print the resources that are most useful to you.
New to the physical practice? Start with the Reader Safety Checklist.
Safety
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Reader Safety Checklist
Review important health considerations, pre-practice safety checks, and when to stop or seek appropriate medical guidance.
Core Framework
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The Ukemi Health Protection Pathway
A visual reference to the five-level pathway: Finish Position, Slap Mechanics, Controlled Descent, Crash Pad, and Mat.
Core Framework
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Three Principles of a Breakfall
Review the three principles that work together in a trained landing: More Surface Area, Divided Force, and Protected Head.
Core Framework
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U + X Stance Reference
A quick guide to the two protective starting positions: U for forward loss of balance and X for other directions, with a seated option.
Recovery
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Top-Down Body Scan After a Fall
A head-to-toe assessment to use before attempting to stand, covering the head and neck through the legs and feet.
Recovery
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Three Recovery Strategies
A quick reference to Baby Stand, Half-Kneel Recovery, and Wall-Assisted Recovery after completing the body scan.
Practice
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Slowering Practice Card
A practical guide to controlled lowering for building strength, creating response time, and reducing concentrated impact forces.
Book Reference
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The Twelve Ukemi Takeaways
All twelve chapter-ending Ukemi Takeaways from APPLIED UKEMI collected into one easy reference.
Book Reference
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“But What If?” Quick Reference
Common Appendix C scenarios, including concrete, stairs, carrying objects, ice, tight spaces, support, and uncertain fall direction.
Safety · Supplemental
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B.E. F.A.S.T. Stroke Awareness
A supplemental Ukemi Health safety reference covering Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time, with emergency guidance.
Download the complete companion resource pack
Want the full library? Download the current APPLIED UKEMI companion resource pack — all ten official PDFs in one ZIP file.
05A progressive practice
The Protection Pathway
Training moves from learning the finish position toward increasingly realistic practice. Each level builds on the one before it.
1
Finish Position
Learn Home Base
2
Slap Mechanics
Practice the Sound
3
Controlled Descent
Trace the Path
4
Crash Pad
Remove the Consequence
5
Mat
Build the Reflex
Levels 3–5 are not independent home-practice activities. They require appropriate progression, equipment, and supervision.
Look up Protection Pathway terms06Find training
Put it into practice
Join a live Ukemi Health experience—or invite one into your community or organization.
Fall Prevention & Protection education · Fall Protection 101 · Guided movement experiences · Seminars · Presentations · Community programs
Stay connected
Get involved with Ukemi Health
Tell us what interests you—reader updates, training, or bringing Ukemi Health to your community.
07Reader community
Keep practicing together
Ask questions, connect with readers, discuss book concepts, and be first to see new resources, videos, and training.
In development
Private course + expanded community
A private Ukemi Health course and expanded online community are in development. Stay tuned.
Reader tools
Keep learning between chapters
09Professional development
For coaches, instructors & community leaders
The Ukemi Health Protection Pathway: Coach’s Manual
The professional curriculum companion to APPLIED UKEMI, planned to cover session design, progression, safety standards, assessment, modifications, and delivery.
Ukemi Health Instructor Certification
A pathway for professionals interested in safely teaching the Ukemi Health Protection Pathway. Prerequisites, curriculum, format, and completion standards are being developed.
Certification coming 2027
COMING DECEMBER 2026
UKEMI HEALTH HEROES
Attack of the League of Imbalance
The children’s companion universe to APPLIED UKEMI—introducing movement awareness, balance, fall protection, confidence, teamwork, U and X concepts, and community wellness.
10Framework at a glance
How the ideas fit together
These are guideposts for returning to the book—not a substitute for the full curriculum or qualified instruction.
11Research foundations
A practical method with a broad foundation
APPLIED UKEMI draws from fall prevention, biomechanics, movement education, strength, eccentric control, behavioral factors, progressive skill training, and community delivery.
The book is educational and does not present Ukemi Health programming as medical treatment.
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Reader feedback
Ask a question, share your experience, suggest a “But What If?” question, or report a typo or research concern.
About the author
Bryan DePhillip
Author of APPLIED UKEMI · Founder, Ukemi Health Partners
Movement educator, USA Judo Black Belt (Shodan), BJJ Brown Belt, NASM CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Teaching lineage
Kano Jigoro → Hachiro Oishi → Kevin Killian → Bryan DePhillip
12Reader questions
Frequently asked
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