A shout to generate drive and power by calling out in a strong, clear voice and thus make your own actions easier to perform. To charge your being with mental power, to avoid carelessness, and never to fall under the mental sway of an opponent. The Japanese word, kiai, suggests a coming together (ai) of spirit-will (ki). The kiai means that the spirit of one person is coming into combat with the spirit of an opponent.
(key-eye) a piercing scream or cry with practical and psychological value; literally "meeting of the spirits".
An explosive shout issued during training.
full of ki; on the physical plane, kiai is manifest as a piercing shout emanating from the depths of one's being. On the spiritual plane, it is manifest as a steady outpouring of vital energy.
A piercing scream or cry that unifies all parts of the body and spirit.
spirit continuing force or spirit; killing technique
(kee-eye) meeting of the spirits; a piercing scream or cry with practical and psychological value.
Cry or shout given when a person strikes
A lound noise caused by the rapid expulsion of air from the diaphragm of the body. The expulsion of air creates stability, increases force fortifies the body and can have a psychological effect upon your opponent. Kiai originally meant 'breathing exercise'.
a piercing shout or scream
A shout used to harden the body and strengthen the will when maximum effort is required
shout of self-encouragement or self-assertion
Shout, focusing spirit with technique Go Five
(1) A shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement. Even when audible Kiai are absent, one should try to preserve the feeling of Kiai at certain crucial points within Karate techniques. (2) Manifestation of Ki (simultaneous union of spirit and expression of physical strength).
Focused or concentrated life force. Also a "spirit shout."
The release of spiritual and physical power in the form of a piercing scream originating in the hara.
shout expressing the focusing of one's whole energy in a single movement
Release of physical and spiritual power in the form of a shout. Literally it means a meeting of the spirits.
A loud shout accompanying the execution of martial arts techniques. [Lit., the meeting (ai) of energy/spirit (ki)].[Back
Shout used to help foster unity of mind, body; also used to intimidate opponent
fighting ÇshoutÁ, coming form the hara
