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'''Kime''' 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. 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. 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.