Lynne
Master of Arts
I want to learn all I can about breathing. I know that yelling "Kihap" helps us produce power from our core. I realize there is much to learn about breathing, that it's very important.
Being of a mystical bent, I realize that Ki or Chi is also universal life energy.
But I want to understand how to utilize Ki in martial arts. When I exhale "Kihap," what am I really doing? Why am I doing it? I do notice that I kick higher when I yell Kihap like I mean it, lol.
What about "hissing" during forms? Is there more to audible breathing than helping my classmates keep in time with me?
What about hissing or going "kwish" during cross wrist grips with each move? Some people make a sound with each movement but I haven't been asked to. I can see the benefit. If I'm making a sound, I won't be holding my breath.
What can you tell me about breathing? Any input is most welcome!
Being of a mystical bent, I realize that Ki or Chi is also universal life energy.
But I want to understand how to utilize Ki in martial arts. When I exhale "Kihap," what am I really doing? Why am I doing it? I do notice that I kick higher when I yell Kihap like I mean it, lol.
What about "hissing" during forms? Is there more to audible breathing than helping my classmates keep in time with me?
What about hissing or going "kwish" during cross wrist grips with each move? Some people make a sound with each movement but I haven't been asked to. I can see the benefit. If I'm making a sound, I won't be holding my breath.
What can you tell me about breathing? Any input is most welcome!