Koho tombogaeri - Back somersault against an opponent
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Background of Back somersault against an opponent
All acrobatics in Budo Ninjutsu / Taijutsu are first of all orienteering tasks. Somersaults, climbs, wall running, break falls and related techniques are practiced in order to improve the warrior's three dimensional sensitivity and his reaction to unexpected movements and falls.
Description of Back somersault against an opponent
The ability to jump with the feet to the height of the sternum is a prerequisite of the back somersault. When jumping the knees must be tucked in toward the chest to make the rotation faster. The hands help in gathering momentum.
