Friday, May 12, 2023

What is Kiai’s Purpose?

The powerful shouts you hear martial artists make is called kiai.

Kiai is Used For:

  • Practice in certain kata
  • To intimidate an opponent
  • To harmonize your energy
  • Karate Ann Arbor
    To find your fighting spirit

How to Find Your Kiai

Kiai comes from the diaphragm - the same muscle that you use to cough. Try coughing and take note of where you feel the muscle contract in your stomach. Get used to this feeling and try adding a sound instead of a cough. 

Learn about silent kiai on our website!

Judo, Jujutsu, Iaido, and Karate in Ann Arbor

Interested in karate in Ann Arbor?

Come practice your kiai at a supportive dojo! 

“The community is very inviting. My last dojo was much more strict and I always thought that was how all martial arts had to be. However, JMAC is way different and that is probably the reason I have stuck with it so far."

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