Ikiyōyō undō (Ikiyōyō exercises) are core exercises that form the building blocks of bujutsu and jujutsu technique. They are not applications but many of the movements can be applied in different contexts.
Sequences may initially be hard to remember but the movements should be accessible to students of all abilities and should be fully inclusive. They are natural movements of the body sequenced to help students gain insight into martial arts movement and to improve application of technique.We teach and learn one movement building upon another.
Ashi undō- leg/foot exercise (or direction of travel for wheelchair/mobility aide users)
Ude undō- arm exercise
Atemi undō- striking exercise
Tekubi undō- wrist exercise
Tsukamu undō- grab exercise