00 Jumbi undō kaishi¶

Name¶

Romaji:
Jumbi undō kaishi

Japanese:
準備運動開始

English:
Start of the warm-up

Romaji instructions¶

Hai, shisei o tadashite.
(Correct your posture.)

Hai, shizen tai.
(Natural stance.)

Hai, jumbi undō o hajimemasu.
(We will now begin the warm-up.)

Hai, obi no yoko o motte.
(Hold the belt at the sides.)

Count¶

No count.

Description¶

The practitioner stands in a natural and stable position (shizen tai or a slightly open heikō dachi). The body is upright, with relaxed shoulders and the gaze directed forward.

On command, the hands are placed at the sides of the belt (obi), lightly holding it at hip level.

This position serves as a common starting point before beginning Jumbi Undō and establishes structure before movement.

Purpose¶

establish correct posture
create focus and group alignment
mark the start of the warm-up
ensure a consistent starting position

Key technical points¶

upright posture without tension
stable base
gaze forward
relaxed shoulders

Comment¶

This position is not a physical exercise in itself, but an organizational starting stance. In regular dōjō practice, it is typically not named as a technique, but given through instruction.