Which Korean term means 'Yell'?

• A. Jang Kwon
• B. Soo Ki
• C. Soo Do
• D. Ki Hap

Answer: (D)

Ki Hap is the shout you use during a technique to release energy and focus breath at the moment of impact. Here, Ki refers to your internal energy or breath, and Hap means unleashing it outward. The loud, controlled yell helps tighten the core, stabilize the body, and drive power through the technique, while also sharpening mental focus and presence. It’s not just noise—it's a coordinated breath and posture cue that maximizes effect and readies you for the next move.

The other terms describe different aspects of training or techniques, not the act of yelling, so they don’t indicate the shout used during a strike.