Gassho yubi chikara
Jumbi Undō 41¶
1. Name of exercise¶
Gasshō and finger strength exercise (Yubi chikara undō)
(Palm press and finger strengthening)
2. Romaji instruction¶
Hai, naore.
Hidari sanchin no yoi. Kamaete.
Hai, chikara gasshō.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hai, yubi o dashite.
Hai, chikara o irete.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi.
Hai, te o futte.
Hai, te o kosuri awaseru yō ni ugokashite.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hantai.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hai, te o futte.
Hai, naore.
3. Translation¶
Return.
Left sanchin ready position. Kamae.
Press the palms.
One to ten.
Extend the fingers.
Apply tension.
One to eight.
Shake the hands.
Rub the hands together.
One to ten.
Reverse.
One to ten.
Shake the hands.
Return.
4. Counting¶
Ichi – Ni – San – Shi – Go – Roku – Shichi – Hachi – Kyū – Jū
(Some parts use eight counts)
5. Short description¶
Performed in hidari sanchin no yoi, providing a stable base.
The palms are pressed together (gasshō) with constant tension.
Then the fingers are extended and pressed against each other.
Hands are shaken to release tension.
Next, a rubbing motion is performed along the body’s centerline.
The movement is repeated in both directions.
6. Purpose¶
The exercise aims to:
- strengthen fingers, palms and forearms
- improve grip and finger control
- prepare joints and tendons
- increase circulation
- support open-hand techniques
Comments¶
1. Structure
Sanchin stance connects hand work to body structure.
2. Function
Prepares hands for striking and conditioning.