At the Uechi Karate Academy, all classes start with preliminary stretching (Junbi Undo) and supplementary technique (Hojo Undo) exercises. Here are the exercises with the Japanese translations:
Junbi Undo | Preliminary Exercise |
Ashi sakio ageru undo | Heel Pivot |
Kagato O ageru undo | Heel Lift |
Ashikubi O mawasu undo | Foot and ankle twist |
Hiza mawasu undo | Knee circular exercise |
Ashi mae yoko undo | Leg lift and turn exercise |
Ashio uchi nanameni abery undo | Straight leg kick |
Tai mae ni taosu undo | Waist scoop |
Koshino nenten | Trunk stretch |
Udeo mae yoko shitani nobasu undo | Double arm strike |
Kubi no undo | Neck Exercises (neck turn-neck circle) |
Hojo Undo | Supplementary Exercise |
Sokuto geri | side Kick |
Shomen geri | Front kick |
Furi zuki | Hook punch |
Hazuki uke hiraken tsuki | Half-fist punch |
shomen tsutki | Straight punch |
Soto uke shuto uchi ura uchi shoken nuki | Knife hand, back Knuckle, one knuckle |
Higi tsutki | elbow striking |
Tenshin zensoku geri | Turn, block kick front |
Tenshin kosoku geri | Turn, block kick rear |
Tenshin Kosoku tsuki | Turn, block one knuckle punches |
Shomen hagiki | Front double hand strike |
Koino shippo uchi tate uchi | Wrist block |
Koino shippo uchi yoko uchi | Fishtails |
Shinko kiu | Deep beathing |
* In a number of cases, the English terms are not literal translations of the Japanese terms.