36 Sayū hiji undō¶
Name¶
Romaji:
Sayū hiji undō
Japanese:
左右肘運動
English:
Alternating elbow movement with rotation
Romaji instructions¶
Hai, hiji o agete.
(Raise the elbows.)
Karada o hinette.
(Rotate the body.)
Sayū ni ugokashite.
(Move left and right.)
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju.
Count¶
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju
Description¶
From a wide stance, elbows are raised in front of the body.
A rotational movement is performed:
- rotate the torso
- one elbow moves forward
- the other moves backward
Purpose¶
- activate hip rotation
- mobilize spine
- warm up shoulders and elbows
- improve coordination
- prepare for elbow techniques
Key technical points¶
- initiate from hips
- clear elbow movement
- stable base
- smooth rhythm
Safety¶
- avoid twisting knees
- control movement
- adjust range
Comment¶
Prepares the body for rotational striking mechanics.