41 – Hand press and finger strength (Gasshō / Yubi chikara undō)¶
Name¶
Gasshō / Yubi chikara undō (合掌・指力運動)
Hand press and finger strength
Romaji instruction¶
Hai, naore.
Return.
Hidari sanchin no yoi.
Left sanchin ready position.
Kamaete.
Prepare.
Chikara gasshō.
Press.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Yubi dashite.
Extend the fingers.
Chikara irete.
Tense.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi.
Te futte.
Shake.
Te kosuri awasete.
Rub together.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Hantai.
Opposite direction.
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū.
Te futte.
Shake.
Naore.
Return.
Counting¶
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyū, jū
(Some parts are performed to eight)
Description¶
The starting position is hidari sanchin no yoi.
The exercise is performed in several steps:
-
gasshō (hand press)
the palms are pressed against each other with constant pressure -
yubi chikara (finger strength)
the fingers are extended and actively pressed against each other -
relaxation
the hands are shaken to release tension -
friction movement
the palms and fingers are rubbed against each other in a controlled movement
The movement is performed in both directions and concludes with relaxation.
Purpose¶
- strengthen the fingers and palms
- develop grip and finger control
- improve circulation in the hands
- prepare for hand techniques
Technical key points¶
- constant pressure in gasshō
- active tension in the fingers
- clear alternation between tension and relaxation
- stable sanchin base
- avoid excessive tension
- work within your own capacity
Comment¶
This exercise links hand strength to the body’s center and prepares for technical use of the hands.