Targeting Soft, Light Objects
To master breaking tough objects, an amateur martial art player should firstly try the soft and light articles.
A beginner should learn how to concentrate, where to blow or to kick, which points of the hand or leg should touch the target, and how much power and speed is needed for breaking the object.
The main aim behind the above-stated exercises is to use the inner energy, **** ki****, and to make it flow along the target.
Hiang, Solo Display of Attack, Defense Techniques
The Korean word, **** hiang****, refers to the solo display of defense and attack techniques of each style.
Today, it is mostly known as kata that reveals the philosophy and also all the principles of that martial art.
In addition to smooth and rough techniques, aikido pays due attention to harmony among different parts of body as well as the position and balance of body while the martial art player is performing simple and combined movements.