THE SECRET OF “KIAI”

THE SECRET OF “KIAI”

Kiai, which means cries spirit is one important component in the practice of karate. Not just remove the air and the sound of every effort, but more than that. Kiai is one of only harm karate itself, because in that condition would be easily attacked. Even though weak in attack. This often happens in the tournament. Perhaps because of late kiai finally entered the opponent's attack. And predictably, the pain should not be asked again. Learning from experience, it turns out kiai when we hit more pain than we are in regular exercise (that no opponent of course!).

Well, back to the issue earlier kiai. In theory there are actually three important points in the kiai benefits. The first of course shows the fighting spirit of our fighting spirit alias. Obviously we can not possibly compete without making a sound. A friend says, "It's exciting me, it feels really no intention", he said. And it seems that opinion is not wrong too.Try to imagine yourself if you kumite by opponent like that. In the practice session usually Kiai on movements fifth or tenth, if practicing basic (kihon). Or at last technique. Generally senior / coach will give the cue to cheer. Kiai is an easy job. Generally I often see juniors very difficult if asked to kiai each end of a technique. If the beginner student should not matter, but if advanced students? Of course this is a problem that should go down in official tournaments. Since the function kiai here also to anticipate injuries in kumite. Second, affect the opponent.How can the opponent just screaming to be affected even fear. There is a term kiai jutsu in martial arts world, where the only shouting the opponent will discourage serangan.Rahasianya is quite simple, at which time we shout should be based on the fighting spirit of earnest without doubt and fear. But I can not say this is easy, because when we go forward there must be fear to face an opponent. And it seems the humane thing. As for the latter, the kiai can also serve as an element that increases the power with an emphasis on the muscles.

In a demonstration event, the main event is generally tameshi-wari (breaking). If you notice, the display would solve the current kijaji stone, wood, ice or whatever the material tameswarenya. No problem with using parts of his body which is to solve. Of course by solving must be supported with respiratory and kime (focus / concentration) are correct. Well, that's the secret of kiai. But if my dong may add one more. Kiai can also make us more relaxed and refreshed aka fresh. And indeed from the point of shouting psychology is one way of eliminating physical tension and mind. You agree? (Fokushotokan.com)