kiai and aiki
Kiai and aiki use the same kanji (transposed) and can be thought of as the inner and the outer aspect of the same principle.[4] Some martial arts schools use the term interchangeably. However, it is useful to draw the following distinction.
A) Kiai - relates to the manifestation, emission or projection of ones own energy (internal strength)
B) Aiki - relates to the coordination of one's energy with the energy emitted from an external source
Thus kiai is the expression or projection of our own, internal energy while aiki is coordination with an attacker's energy. Kiai consists of all parts of the body being unified and directed to one intent. Aiki, ultimately has to do with a very good ability to manipulate kiai upon contact so that the practitioner coordinates his ki with the attacker’s ki instantaneously.
This use of kiai as a meaning of using internal strength, or using one's ki[5] is often used in aiki arts such as aikijujutsu and aikido.[6] In some schools such as Ki Society, 'keeping one point' (awarness/using the tanden) as is described as kiai.[7] The tanden and internal strength are very closely related..
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiai
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