Warm-up Exercises
of the World Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Federation

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Warm-up exercises are done at the beginning of each class. It is important that students thoroughly warm-up all areas of the body before training in order to prevent injuries. The following warm-ups were developed by Grand Master Nagamine. WSKF Dojos continue to use the same warm-up routine as prescribed by the Grand Master. Each warm-up is executed to a count of ten (ju).

• Half (short) squats
• Full (deep) squats
• Stiff leg lifts, 45 degrees
• Stiff leg lifts, forward
• Stiff leg lifts, side to side
• Neck, left and right
• Neck, forward and back
• Neck, ear to shoulder
• Neck, circle left and right
• Side stretch, arm over head
• Forward and back stretch, touch floor in the front and bend back
• Turn and bend, twist body and touch the opposite foot
• Hop in place, scissor feet side to side
• Hop in place, scissor feet forward to back
• Small jumps
• Big jumps

Additional Warm-up Exercises:

• Arm circles
• Trunk twists
• Knee circles