#033 Be a Good Uke. Here's How

Higher Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Aand we're back! It was an extended layoff, due to numerous reasons. From technical difficulties, to problems with the recording locations. Alas, we're here, and we have an exciting year of podcasting planned! This time around we chat about how to be a good 'Uke'. An uke when I wrote the article was the student the instructor would show technique on during the demonstration part of the class. Upon further review, we can say an Uke is anyone who is receiving a technique, so that will include when you are practicing what the teacher has shown. Either way it's a very important role to play, because jiu jitsu is done with two people, and you need the right circumstances to make the techniques happen. In a nutshell, here are the tips we discuss: 1. Listen with all of you. 2. Feed the technique 3. Don't fight the technique. 4. Minimise the words. 5. Smile (enjoy yourself). And don't smell! Any other pointers to do with being a good uke? We'd love to hear them! Original blog post can be found here. Thanks so much for listening. We promise to have a poddy for you ready on the 14th and the 28th of every month this year :) Heard it here first! And feel free to share with your friends who need to hear this. See you on the 28th!