Energy & Activation
Ibuki (Tension Breathing)
- Structure
- Slow, highly resisted inhale and extremely forceful, guttural exhale with full-body muscle tension.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Forges physical and mental resilience, clears the lungs; Highly Upregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 3-5 rounds (Body hardening)
- Best For
- Karate kata (Sanchin), physical hardening.
- Good If Combined With
- Sanchin stance, isometric tension.
- Source / Origin
- Okinawa/Japan (Goju-Ryu Karate)
- Intensity & Safety
- High
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