Te no ko awase
Jumbi Undō 42¶
1. Name of exercise¶
Te no kō awasete undō (from above → from below → shake)
(Back-of-hand pressing exercise)
Terminology¶
- Te no kō = back of the hand
- Awasete = bring together
- Focus on extensor side of the hand
2. Romaji instruction¶
Hai, hidari sanchin dachi.
Hai, te no kō awasete.
Ue kara.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hai, hantai.
Shita kara.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hai, te o futte.
Hai, naore.
3. Translation¶
Left sanchin stance.
Bring the backs of the hands together.
From above.
One to ten.
Reverse.
From below.
One to ten.
Shake the hands.
Return.
4. Counting¶
Ichi – Ni – San – Shi – Go – Roku – Shichi – Hachi – Kyū – Jū
5. Short description¶
Performed in hidari sanchin dachi.
The backs of the hands are pressed together.
First phase:
- pressure applied from above
Second phase:
- pressure applied from below
Hands are then shaken to release tension.
6. Purpose¶
The exercise aims to:
- strengthen the extensor muscles of the hand
- balance palm vs back-of-hand strength
- improve wrist stability
- increase circulation
- prepare hands for impact
Comments¶
Complements the previous palm-based exercise.