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00 – Start of Warm-up (Jumbi Undō Kaishi)

Name

Jumbi undō kaishi (準備運動開始)
Start of warm-up


Instructions (Romaji)

Hai, shisei o tadashite.
Correct your posture.

Shizen tai.
Natural stance.

Hai, obi no yoko, motte.
Hold the sides of the belt.

Hai, jumbi undō, hajimemasu.
We begin Jumbi Undō.


Counting

No counting.


Description

The practitioner stands in a natural upright position (shizen tai) with correct posture, relaxed shoulders, and gaze forward.

On command, the hands are placed at the sides of the belt.

The position is established before Jumbi Undō begins.


Purpose

  • establish correct posture
  • create focus
  • mark the start of training

Key Technical Points

  • upright posture without tension
  • stable foot placement
  • relaxed shoulders
  • gaze forward

Comment

This is an organizing starting position and not a physical exercise.