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BudoTiger · 12-19-2007, 02:12 PM

the term "Oss" is an acknowledgement used in when bowing in alot of japanese styles like shito ryu, and its off shoots (shitokai, shukokai, etc).

the "kiai" is used to focus energy into a strike and also helps breathing in new students.

12-19-2007, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
BudoTiger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	the term "Oss" is an acknowledgement used in when bowing in alot of japanese styles like shito ryu, and its off shoots (shitokai, shukokai, etc). the "kiai" is used to focus energy into a strike and also helps breathing in new students.