Warigeiko means breaking a procedure into its component gestures and repeating them on their own. It is the set of basic movements a beginner works into the body before attempting a whole procedure.
What it covers
Handling and folding the silk cloth, checking the whisk, folding the linen cloth, handling the bowl, placing the lid rest, bringing out the waste-water vessel — each practised independently.
When it is done
Intensively at the start of study, and revisited afterwards. Checking the relevant part practice before taking on a new procedure is the faster route. Experienced practitioners return to it deliberately; it is unglamorous and the most consequential thing in the training.
Sources
- 割稽古（デジタル大辞泉 / 精選版 日本国語大辞典） / コトバンク
Supports: 割稽古が、平点前の手順を覚える前にその部分部分について行う稽古であること。帛紗捌き・棗や茶杓の拭き方・茶巾のたたみ方・茶筅通し・茶碗の拭き方などが含まれること
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