“A good uke doesn’t simply attack, neither does a skilled tori simply defend. Each helps the other learn principle and master effective attack and counterattack.”
the uke
Attack honestly and appropriately to tori’s level of advancement.
Only SPEED and/or POWER is adjusted, not the integrity of the attack.
Perform only at the speed at which you can safely break-fall.
As tori improves, so should the cooperative level of uke’s resistance.
As FALLING (i.e. UKEM), improves, so will technique and balance.
Use the role of uke to practice proper striking principles
the tori
Apply principle
Practice and learn proper form of technique
Take care of UKE.