I think its more for stopping people from posting their arms out and risking breaking them than whatever force transfer mumbo jumbo. It also helps to stop people from landing flat and winding themselves.
I think the most important part of breakfalling is tucking the chin.
I'm sure there is some enterprising physicist who will at some point do a debunk fact or fiction on this topic. But until then, I agree with you. I'm completely prepared to be wrong and I will be happy if I'm wrong. I'm surprised I didn't get downvoted to oblivion, given the sacred breakfall.
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u/Yamatsuki_Fusion sankyu Jun 08 '25
I think its more for stopping people from posting their arms out and risking breaking them than whatever force transfer mumbo jumbo. It also helps to stop people from landing flat and winding themselves.
I think the most important part of breakfalling is tucking the chin.