Stop Falling Flat in 2025

Learn Ukemi

Because surviving last year was tough enough without adding a slip to the mix

Why Falling is Still a Problem

Remember last year? Zoom calls, weird home renovations, pets everywhere—and somehow gravity never took a vacation. Falls are no joke:

1 in 4 adults 65+ fell last year (CDC, yes, that includes you).

Over 3 million ER visits resulted from slips, trips, and “how did I even get here?” moments.

Falls cost the U.S. $50 billion annually—roughly enough to buy a lifetime supply of Wi-Fi, coffee, and streaming subscriptions.

We survived the chaos of 2024. Don’t let 2025 catch you flat on your back.

What’s Ukemi Anyway?

Ukemi (oo-keh-mee) is the art of falling safely. Martial artists have been rolling, flopping, and “gracefully” hitting mats for centuries. Now, you can too—without needing a dojo in Japan.

Why it matters:

  • Protects your head, hips, and spine.

  • Improves balance, reflexes, and coordination.

  • Lets you laugh when you trip instead of groan—or call 911.

Think of it as your personal anti-gravity toolkit—perfect after last year’s unpredictability.

Science Says:

Falling Doesn’t Have to Hurt

A slip and fall is when you unexpectedly hit the ground—often from wet floors, uneven surfaces, or your own two feet betraying you.

Research shows:

Correct Ukemi technique lowers head and hip injury risk.

  • Balance, reflexes, and mobility improve (meaning fewer “oops” moments on stairs or slippery sidewalks).

  • Older adults report higher confidence and independence after Ukemi training—so you can chase the dog, groceries, or grandkids without hesitation.

What You’ll Do in Class

  • Roll, don’t flop: Forward, backward, and side falls. Think of it as graceful chaos management.

  • Strength & balance training: Your body won’t just survive the floor—it’ll laugh at it.

  • Real-life practice: Curbs, icy sidewalks, kitchen tiles—you’ll be ready.

Why Gotham Jiu-Jitsu?

NYC’s martial arts and fall prevention experts, teaching skills older adults actually use.

Private, tailored sessions—you’ll get attention, not judgment.

Instructors who survived last year’s wild ride too, and are here to make sure you do too.

Gotham Jiu-Jitsu | NYC’s hub for martial arts, self-defense, and surviving 2025 with style