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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 your 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 counting.


Description

The practitioner stands in a natural standing position (shizen tai) with upright posture, relaxed shoulders, and the gaze directed 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 directed forward

Comment

This moment is an organizing introductory element in the sequence and not a physical exercise in the strict sense.