Chapter 5 (KIAI)

KARATE : KIAI

   What is “KIAI !”? 

 

Ki means energy and Ai means to join. In other words, Kiai is the convergence of the energy.

When you say Kiai, you are not only “screaming”, but more importantly compressing and delivering an instant release of your stored energy. It is important to feel the kiai then to scream it.

When should you use Kiai ?

There are no rules for kiai, but here’s when you could use it:

• ·       While channeling your energy.
• ·       To kickstart your fighing spirit.
• ·       While attacking or countering an opponent.
• ·       While doing a kata.
• ·       While demonstrating your power.
• ·       When you want to startle your opponent.

How To "KIAI" ?

·       Put your hands by your sides, standing like a boss.

·       Push hard on both sides of your belly (below your ribs) with the inner ridges of your hands (the space between your thumb and index finger).

·       Now cough.

·       Repeat.

·       Feel that….That’s the Kiai muscle 💪 

     OR REFER

• How to “KIAI !”          

         Reference Video Link : https://youtu.be/c-eTdM9Vhj4 👇