If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art Rolls and Falls by following the link below:
Martial Art Rolls and Falls
FORWARD ROLL
Designed for falling forward and/or broadening the distance between oneself and an attacker.
How to perform the Forward Roll:
 Step forward, place lead arm down with elbow near leading foot (arm may touch surface).
Tuck the head (looking back) push off with the rear leg.
Allow your body to rock forward into the roll across from shoulder to the hip.
Keep the feet tucked during the roll.
Come out of the roll hands up turning to face the direction the roll was begun.
Applications:
 Creating Distance from opponent
Close distance to Opponent
Falling from a higher position such as roof or tree
Picking up objects
Getting pushed from behind, or tripped
Rolling over and under objects
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