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5. In most martial arts the Kiai (martial scream so to speak)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 05:00 PM

17 hrs ago

is an offensive tool designed to frighten and confuse and while it does have some advantage in exhalation in my view as a long time practitioner I know it to be minimal.

edit- forgot link.
https://blackbelttrek.com/7-reasons-why-karate-fighters-scream-when-they-fight/

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Osaka was flawless gademocrat7 19 hrs ago #1

And Naomi doesn't scream on every shot. I can keep the volume on. OGBuzz 19 hrs ago #2

Could not agree more with the grunting/yelling of Sabalinka. Prairie_Seagull 18 hrs ago #3

In most martial arts the Kiai (martial scream so to speak) Prairie_Seagull 17 hrs ago #5

I have to mute her EVERY TIME SHE PLAYS!!!!! a kennedy 15 hrs ago #6