Related Terms
There are several terms used to describe the opposite of uke, again depending on the art or situation, they include nage (投げ, "thrower"?), tori (取り, "grabber"?) or shite (仕手, "doer"?).
The action of uke is called "taking ukemi (受け身?)." Literally translated as "receiving body", it is the art of knowing how to respond correctly to an attack and often incorporates skills to allow one to do so safely. These skills can include moves similar to tumbling and are often used as a valid exercise in itself. In aikido and judo training for instance, many classes begin with ukemi training as conditioning.
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