06 – Knee Lift with Rotation (Left Leg) (Hidari hiza age mawashi undō)¶
Name¶
Hidari hiza age mawashi undō (左膝上げ回し運動)
Knee lift with rotation – left leg
Instructions (Romaji)¶
Hai, hidari hiza agete, mawashite.
Lift the left knee and rotate.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi.
Hantai.
Opposite direction.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi.
Counting¶
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi
Hantai
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi
Description¶
The practitioner stands upright with hands at the sides of the belt and the left foot forward.
On command, the left knee is lifted in front of the body.
The movement originates from the hip, and the entire leg moves in a controlled circular motion. The knee remains lifted throughout the movement.
The exercise is performed in two directions:
- Outward rotation
- Rotation in the opposite direction
The supporting leg is slightly bent, and balance is maintained through stable posture.
Purpose¶
- improve hip control
- develop single-leg balance
- prepare the body for kicking techniques
- improve hip mobility
Key Technical Points¶
- keep the knee lifted throughout the movement
- initiate the movement from the hip
- work in a controlled manner
- stable upper body
- maintain balance through the supporting leg
Comment¶
The exercise is repeated on the left side and ensures balanced work on both legs.