39 – Circular block (Mawashi uke undō)¶
Name¶
Mawashi uke undō (回し受け運動)
Circular block
Romaji instruction¶
Hai, shisei tadashite.
Correct your posture.
Mawashi uke.
Shōmen.
Front.
Ichi, ni, san, shi.
Yoko.
Side.
Ichi, ni, san, shi.
Ushiro.
Back.
Ichi, ni, san, shi.
Shita.
Down.
Ichi, ni, san, shi.
Counting¶
Ichi, ni, san, shi
(Repeated in each direction)
Description¶
The starting position is shizen tai or hachiji dachi.
The exercise performs mawashi uke, in which the arms move in continuous circles.
The movement is performed as follows:
- one arm moves outward and upward
- the other moves inward and downward
- the arms meet in an open-hand position (teishō)
The movement is continuous and alternates without stopping.
The exercise is performed in four directions:
- shōmen (front)
- yoko (side)
- ushiro (back)
- shita (down)
The body follows the movement with slight rotation from koshi, while the center of gravity remains stable.
Purpose¶
- activate the arms and shoulders
- develop coordination between right and left
- introduce circular technique
- prepare for kihon and kata
Technical key points¶
- continuous circular movement
- arms moving in opposite directions
- relaxed shoulders
- movement from koshi
- clear teishō
- keep the movement controlled
- work within your own mobility
Comment¶
This exercise marks the transition from warm-up to technique.