Kime

What is Karate-do and Kime?

Karate-do is physical exercise leading to mastery of all body movements. Techniques are precisely controlled according to the karate-ka’s will power and are directed at the target accurately and spontaneously.

The essence of karate techniques is “kime.” “Kime means an explosive attack to the target, combining the right technique and maximum power in the shortest possible time – “focus impact.” Kime may result from striking, punching or kicking, but also from blocking. A technique lacking kime is never true karate.

Through training, parts of the body become weapons to be used freely and effectively. The most essential factor is self control. To become a victor, one must first overcome his own self.

-Masatoshi Nakayama