A short (and sometimes loud) sound created by expelling air from the mouth, that is generated from tightening the abdomen muscles and diaphragm. Literally translated from Japanese, kiai means "mind, breath, and/or spirit united"

Inflected Form(s):

Kiais (plural)

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Related Definition(s):

Breathe, Exhale, Focus, Inhale, Maintain, Stable, Stance, Timing, Unify

Related Term(s):

Body Mechanics, Complete Harmony, External System, In-Sync, Internal System