What is kiai

Kiai is a Japanese term that consists of two words, (k), which means the mind, the will, the spirit, but the first relates to the internal energy ki and (ai), which is an acronym verb Awash with meaning unite; literally "concentrated the mind." It is used in martial arts and go game where describes fighting spirit.

   
In martial arts, the term usually refers to a short exclamation exclaims before or during or fighting techniques. Korean martial arts called this sound Yatzi or Kihap. In Bujutsu (Japanese art of war), are associated with internal collecting energy that is released in a single explosive focus of will. Ones who practiced martial arts such as Aikido, Karatedo, Kobudo, Kendo, Taekwondo or Judo used kiai that would direct energy while working technique. It also applies to the cry that accompanies some techniques when performing kata. Kiaijutsu the Japanese skills to use kiai during exercise are martial arts. Proper use includes Kiaijutsu more concentrating on the use kia than vikanje.S due to feeling kiai can be done without making noise, Kiai may be such, is an important coordination of breathing with physical activity. This may be more accurate to call Kokyu forces. Kokyu and kiai are sometimes used interchangeably. Term Kokyu usually translated as power breathing. Kokyu forces, is essentially the same as the Chinese Nei Jin. "Breathing" and "timing" fall under the use Kokyu power, but what is important is the ability to coordinate breathing with the performance of Jin movement. Relaxed and powerful sigh can give power movement. Cry just sound good indication kiai (along with body structure, focused intent and good breathing). The sound is not that important.



   
For Kiai sound says that proceeds from the hare and Tanden, and includes the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. No need to cries from the throat.
Kiai is used to:• intimidate and demoralize opponents• preparation for combat• protect the upper body from hitting ensuring the passage of air that is exhaled• protecting the lower part of the body rapid contraction transverse abdominal and other core muscles, protecting the internal organs• provides solid support for striking techniques

    
Kiai and Aiki using the same kanji (changed places) and can be considered for the inner and outer aspect of the same principle. Some schools of martial arts use the terms alternately. Yet it is useful to draw the next difference:about Kiai - associated with event, issue or projection of their own energy (inner strength)about Aiki - associated with the merger of its own energy with the energy emitted from external sources (mixing)

    
Therefore Kiai harmony with their own, internal energy, while aiki harmony with the attacker's energy. Kiai consists of the fact that all parts of the body are united and directed towards one intention. Aiki is ultimately connected with very good ability to manipulate the kiaijem after contact so that at the same time practitioner rate your ki with the attacker kijem.

    
This use kiaija as a means of using inner strength, or use their own qi is often used in Aiki skills such as Aiki and Aikido. Tanden and internal forces are very closely related.