Instructions

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 undoHeel Pivot
Kagato O ageru undoHeel Lift
Ashikubi O mawasu undoFoot and ankle twist
Hiza mawasu undoKnee circular exercise
Ashi mae yoko undoLeg lift and turn exercise
Ashio uchi nanameni abery undoStraight leg kick
Tai mae ni taosu undoWaist scoop
Koshino nentenTrunk stretch
Udeo mae yoko shitani nobasu undoDouble arm strike
Kubi no undoNeck Exercises (neck turn-neck circle)

 

Hojo UndoSupplementary Exercise
Sokuto geriside Kick
Shomen geriFront kick
Furi zukiHook punch
Hazuki uke hiraken tsukiHalf-fist punch
shomen tsutkiStraight punch
Soto uke shuto uchi ura uchi shoken nukiKnife hand, back Knuckle, one knuckle
Higi tsutkielbow striking
Tenshin zensoku geriTurn, block kick front
Tenshin kosoku geriTurn, block kick rear
Tenshin Kosoku tsukiTurn, block one knuckle punches
Shomen hagikiFront double hand strike
Koino shippo uchi tate uchiWrist block
Koino shippo uchi yoko uchiFishtails
Shinko kiuDeep beathing

* In a number of cases, the English terms are not literal translations of the Japanese terms.