When do we kihap in taekwondo?

Answer 1

Different students study Taekwondo for different reasons. The most popular reasons for studying taekwondo are as follows:

• improve physical fitness
• increase attention and focus
• learn self-defense techniques
• build self-confidence

Answer 2

In English Kihap means "yell with Ki" or energy. So basically you yell!

There are many reasons to yell, both during training, and in practical application of self defense:

1. It helps to strengthen the lungs as a regular exercise.

2. It aids in tensing the core muscles in the abdomen, and the rest of the body.

3. It controls the escape of air which prevents getting the wind knocked out of you.

4. It requires the release of some air which reduces the danger of holding your breath during strenuous activities.

5. It helps to focus the mind to become more intense and powerful.

6. It can startle, scare, intimidate, or distract your opponent.