Kime

For the surname, see Kime (surname).

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.

Kime is the Soul & Spirit pushing out through your body to your fist and feet. Kime is the tightening of all your muscles for a slight moment of time on impact. Kime is the energy released with your "Kiai" Yelling on attack. Kime is the focus of your mind on one opponent and one point of impact. Kime is the fearsome look on your face as you cut through your opponent. Kime is the feeling of Heat through your whole body as technique comes together. Kime is knowing your attack drove through and moved your opponent inside out. Kime is all of this and so much more! Kime is somewhat undefinable in exact words, and only true martial artists understand what it truly is. And Kime is the most Spiritual Aspect of Japanese Martial Arts! [1]