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EE 187: Jiu Jitsu Chronicles Pt 3 The Art of the Uke
In Episode 187 I sit down with my Ukes! What the fuck is an Uke? An uke is the partner I use while teaching jiu jitsu to show the technique. This may not sound like a special position but as someone who's been teaching jiu jitsu for nearly a decade, I assure you it is! They have to be exceptionally well at technique themselves to give the perfect amount of pressure, resistance, base, and so on. They also must have a well-rounded game so they can be comfortable demonstrating techniques from all positions. It's truly an under appreciated art and I'm blessed to have three exceptional ukes that…
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