I will admit that most of my ukemi training is incidental to the regular class. We don't normally focus on ukemi in class. Actually, it is expected of us to practice it on our own time (once shown how). I am guilty for not practicing it enough on my own.
However, in light of my much less than perfect ukemi practice schedule, it did prevent me from having an injury in a recent paintball game. I was running and got tripped up in some taller grass. Well, instead of crashing to the ground I rolled through it and jumped back up onto my feet and continued running to my objective. The only thought that crossed my mind was mid point in the roll where my only thought was that I didn't crush the paintball pods that were on my hip. It just happened without any forethought, so I know it was my training that did it.
Lastly, I am honestly trying to make ukemi, sanshin, and junan taiso part of my morning workout routine when I return from the gym.
However, in light of my much less than perfect ukemi practice schedule, it did prevent me from having an injury in a recent paintball game. I was running and got tripped up in some taller grass. Well, instead of crashing to the ground I rolled through it and jumped back up onto my feet and continued running to my objective. The only thought that crossed my mind was mid point in the roll where my only thought was that I didn't crush the paintball pods that were on my hip. It just happened without any forethought, so I know it was my training that did it.
Lastly, I am honestly trying to make ukemi, sanshin, and junan taiso part of my morning workout routine when I return from the gym.