Traditional roles in aikido include nage (one doing the technique; or, thrower) and uke (one taking the fall; or, receiver) however, the emphasis in training should be on helping the receiver develop in the art of falling, rolling, receiving, etc., not necessarily on developing the nage, or “thrower”.
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