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'''Kime''' ({{Lang-ja|決め}}) is a Japanese word. It is the noun form of the verb "kimeru," which means "to decide,". |
'''Kime''' ({{Lang-ja|決め}}) is a Japanese word. It is the noun form of the verb "kimeru," which means "to decide,". |
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''Kime'' is a commonly used [[Japanese martial arts]] term. In [[karate]] it can mean "power" and/or "focus," describing the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique. The tension at this time is mostly focused on the [[dantian]] ("hara") and abdomen. In [[judo]], the "[[Kime-no-kata]]" is often translated to "[[Kata]] of Decision." In other [[budō]], the term refers to attacking a [[pressure point]]. In all cases, certain finality is implied. |
''Kime'' is a commonly used [[Japanese martial arts]] term. In [[karate]] it can mean "power" and/or "focus," describing the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique. The tension at this time is mostly focused on the [[dantian]] ("hara") and abdomen. In [[judo]], the "[[Kime-no-kata]]" is often translated to "[[Kata]] of Decision." In other [[budō]], the term refers to attacking a [[pressure point]]. In all cases, certain finality is implied. |
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Kime is the Soul & Spirit pushing out through your body to your fist and feet. |
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Kime is the tightening of all your muscles for a slight moment of time on impact. |
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Kime is the energy released with your "Kiai" Yelling on attack. |
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Kime is the focus of your mind on one opponent and one point of impact. |
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Kime is the fearsome look on your face as you cut through your opponent. |
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Kime is the feeling of Heat through your whole body as technique comes together |
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Kime is knowing your attack drove through and moved your opponent inside out. |
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Kime is all of this and so much more! |
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Kime is somewhat undefinable in exact words, and only true martial artists understand what it truly is. |
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<ref>Ryan Arashi, Alta & Colfax Shotokan</ref> |
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[[Category:Japanese martial arts terms]] |
[[Category:Japanese martial arts terms]] |
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Kime (Template:Lang-ja) is a Japanese word. It is the noun form of the verb "kimeru," which means "to decide,".
Kime is a commonly used Japanese martial arts term. In karate it can mean "power" and/or "focus," describing the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique. The tension at this time is mostly focused on the dantian ("hara") and abdomen. In judo, the "Kime-no-kata" is often translated to "Kata of Decision." In other budō, the term refers to attacking a pressure point. In all cases, certain finality is implied.
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