Developing powerful “KIAI” or shouting for Aikido, Karate and Kenjutsu Katori Shinto Ryu

[@Bevallalom]

Nice and clean explanation. I like how you are able to explain complex things in an easy to understand way

[@eugenevizzerra5176]

Thank you very much for sharing this information I don't know many people t hat can teach the art of kiai

[@boddumblues]

I find it difficult to relearn Kiai as I have been taught to do soundless Kiai (Nishio AiKiDo). So to do Kiai with sound I feel makes me slower than without, however I have done a Kendo seminar with very loud Kiais and I enjoyed that very much, there is a presence gained that I like about that. FWIW

[@fionaewart7265]

Brilliant video o do kuk sool wan and struggling with this partialy tbrough embarrement but knowing the thwiry and reasons hopefuy tonight will be differnt t

[@MrBluemanworld]

Wonderful. I knew about Kiai by being in traditional martial arts, but where it gets foggy for me is trying to scientifically explain how the cells which contain energy release it and fixate it toward one point, and how the breath direct it, as it were. There is a whole area there.

[@mariac5942]

I want a black and white dog to practice ki Ai with

[@JonDodd-ds9vx]

I just hate how you hear kendo people doing after they've made the hit, like a cricket player shouts, "how's that" when they get someone out.

[@angeloschneider4272]

Kiai in Kendo has a different purpose. Initially it is the same as in Karate etc. as in focus your energy on the point where your weapon will hit the target. But, Kendo is a game of speed and not of power. Secondly, your Kiai has to indicate the target you want to hit. So they have Men! Kot! Do! and Tski! as Kia. And after hitting, or even missing and trying to get a distance again, they let the Kiai slowly fade out to indicate they still have full focus on the opponent, despite they "moved through him" and are facing with their back to the opponent.

[@angeloschneider4272]

I wrote the Kiai like the sound is usually perceived, in case anyone wonders. The correct words would be Men, Kote, Do and Tsuki - at least in spelling.