00 – Start of Jumbi Undō (Jumbi undō kaishi)
Name
Jumbi undō kaishi (準備運動開始)
Start of Jumbi Undō
Romaji instruction
Hai, shisei o tadashite.
Correct the posture.
Shizen tai.
Natural stance.
Hai, obi no yoko, motte.
Hold the sides of the belt.
Hai, jumbi undō, hajimemasu.
Now we begin Jumbi Undō.
Counting
No count.
Description
The practitioner stands in a natural standing position (shizen tai) with upright posture, relaxed shoulders and the gaze forward.
On command, the hands are placed at the sides of the belt.
This moment establishes the starting position before Jumbi Undō begins.
Purpose
- establish correct posture
- create focus
- mark the beginning of the sequence
Technical key points
- upright posture without tension
- stable foot placement
- relaxed shoulders
- gaze forward
Comment
This is an organizing opening moment in the sequence rather than a physical exercise in itself.