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13 Jōtai kaiten undō

Name

Romaji:
Jotai kaiten undō

Japanese:
上体回転運動

English:
Upper body rotation

Romaji instructions

Kondo, okiku mawashite.
(Now perform a large rotation.)

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju.
(One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.)

Count

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju

Description

The practitioner stands in a wide stance with one leg bent and the other extended.

From this position, the upper body moves in a large circular motion. The torso rotates toward the bent side, lowers toward the extended leg, and continues upward in a smooth circular path.

The arms follow naturally and assist in maintaining flow.

After several repetitions, the sides are switched.

Purpose

  • increase mobility in spine and hips
  • improve rotational control of the torso
  • stretch hips and posterior chain
  • prepare for rotational techniques

Key technical points

  • large continuous movement
  • rotation driven by the torso
  • full-body coordination
  • controlled rhythm

Comment

This exercise integrates upper and lower body movement and develops rotation essential for power generation.