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Making the Kiai Sound
How do you correctly do a Kiai Yell? Remember we said that the Kiai comes from the lower abdomen. Also remember that you do not have to make a sound to perform a Kiai. But traditionally, a sound is made and therefore here are some ideas.
You can use any number of variations when sounding out the Kiai. Try some of the following: “ya” “oh” “I-yah” “orya”
Remember that the Kiai originates in the lower abdomen and so should the sound originate from there. A properly executed Martial Arts Yell will not come from the throat and therefore will not cause you to get a sore throat (All orators, speakers and classical singers know of this method.). Do not think that the movie version of the Kiai Yell, as performed by Bruce Lee in “Enter the Dragon”, as being the sound you should make. If it feels and sounds like it is coming from the throat, then it’s wrong.
To read more about the Kiai, view the full article at:
http://www.martialinfo.com/articles/article_view.asp?i=74
...About the Authors
Master Dennis Rodriguez has been involved in the martial arts for more than 30 years. He has owned his own martial arts academy (the Black Dragon’s Den) for 11 years and now has 4 locations to include training in Adrian Michigan, Tecumseh Michigan, Adrian College and Sand Creek Elementary School. The Adrian College program is only one of a few colleges or universities that offer martial arts as not only a club sport but also as a “for credit” course.
Master Rodriguez is a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Chief Instructor and has recently received the prestigious degree of Professor of Martial Arts.
Mr. Coscarelli is a 2nd Degree Black Belt who studies under Master Rodriguez. He is also a nationally certified instructor in T’ai Chi, QiGong.
To read additional articles on martial arts or to visit our web site link to http://www.blackdragonsden.com
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The important thing about the Kiai, is that it should be practiced along with your basics, kata and kumite...its all part of the total package...so don't neglect it.
RJF
