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Kiai

Kiai is the materialization of the ki, the inner power resulting from the concentration of the mind and body by proper breathing. It is the expression of this power liberated all at once in a fraction of a second. In karatedo, techniques must always be executed with kiai. That is to say, they must literally explode from the body under the utmost internal pressure.

Kiai is often confused with the shrill sound caused by the rapid expulsion of a small amount of air which sometimes accompanies the execution of a technique. It is also some times thought that an ordinary scream which supposedly surprises the opponent and breaks his concentration, is kiai. But kiai is, rather, an unconscious expression of the ki and, as such, any attempt to consciously imitate it would only result in a waste of kiai.

Self-control

In karatedo the mind and body must be able to act at once and with determination. This requires a complete control over emotional disturbances which could affect the functioning of the mind. The mind should be clear, like water, to reflect the opponent's attitude. If the surface of the water is troubled, then the opponent's image will be distorted and his attack may surprise or confuse you.