In an endo fall, which technique is recommended?

• A. Stand tall and extend arms
• B. Push off with feet
• C. Tuck the chin against the chest, keep arms close to your body, knees bent
• D. Tilt your head back

Answer: (C)

During an endo, the priority is to protect your head and absorb the impact by staying compact. Tucking the chin toward the chest prevents the head from striking the handlebars or ground, while bringing the arms in close reduces the risk of wrist or arm injuries if you’re forced forward. Keeping the knees bent helps absorb shock and lowers your center of gravity, making it easier to roll with the fall rather than take a hard hit.

Extending the arms to brace, pushing off with the feet, or tilting the head back all increase the potential for injury—arms and wrists can break, the neck can be exposed, and you won’t manage the forward momentum as effectively. So the recommended posture—chin tucked, arms close, knees bent—best protects you during an endo.