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The three things I remember from a long-ago judo class that have served me in good stead are
(1) If falling forward, roll -- that is, constrict all the muscles of my torso and neck so my head is driven towards my knees and I end up on my back.
(2) fall as flat as I can, spreading the impact out over the largest possible surface area.
(3) keep my chin tucked up against my chest while falling so my head doesn't bounce off whatever surface I strike.
Of course, these are the sorts of lessons that have to become reflexes to be worth anything. And reflexes are taught by practice.