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'''Kime''' (in Japanese 決め) is a [[Japanese martial arts]] term. In [[karate]] it can mean 'focus' - the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique. In [[judo]], the 'Kime no kata' are often translated as the '[[Kata]] of Decision'. In other [[budo]] the term refers to attacking a [[pressure point]]. In all cases certain finality is implied.
'''Kime''' (in Japanese 決め) is a [[Japanese martial arts]] term. In [[karate]] it can mean 'focus' - the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique .The Tension at this time is mostly focused in the Tanden Hara and Abdomen. In [[judo]], the 'Kime no kata' are often translated as the '[[Kata]] of Decision'. In other [[budo]] the term refers to attacking a [[pressure point]]. In all cases certain finality is implied.


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Kime (in Japanese 決め) is a Japanese martial arts term. In karate it can mean 'focus' - the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique .The Tension at this time is mostly focused in the Tanden Hara and Abdomen. In judo, the 'Kime no kata' are often translated as the 'Kata of Decision'. In other budo the term refers to attacking a pressure point. In all cases certain finality is implied.