The shout of spirit in kanji T-Shirt

This kanji is KIAI. KIAI is a shout of the spirit. In many Japanese martial training systems, the concept of 気合[KIAI] was a mere shout accompanying aggressive action. This is a featured page introduction before engaging in battle armies would shout and cry out and when running in to fight they would scream out in a continuous flow of energy putting fear into their enemy. Beginning students of karate, judo, and kendo can be made to shout with the delivery of techniques as a means of learning proper breathing and mental focus. This weapon known as “Kiai” is the Japanese term for expelling sound of various types to have an effect on oneself and the attacker.