What are advantages of a knockdown recover?

[bokmeow]

I haven't quite grasped the correct timing to get a perfect knockdown recover all the time, but are there advantages to performing knockdown recovers as opposed to falling flat on my back? Plus, can you perform knockdown recovers from all moves that send you flying through the air?

 

[FeelGood]

Say you're playing against someone that is aggressive. They knock you down and you don't recover but just fall on your back and get up. You're giving him the time to get in position to whittle at your health guage with another combo, or play the overhead/sweep guessing game. The quick recover avoids that by allowing you to position yourself into a counter attack or at least a proper defense.