<< 1. Technically speaking, the use of a pose and a shout is a method 

of

focusing the energies one is summoning. It's possible to harness and
control these energies simply by DOING so, but when one is still 

learning,

still training, still fairly inexperienced in the use of these powers, 

it

helps to have a focus, something to concentrate on to channel the 

power. >>

	And, if you ask me, that is a sure sign that one needs to practice 

more

before using the d*mn technique in a fight...
	Ideally, you should not need to bother thinking about the move at all.

Ideally, perhaps, but since when is anything ideal? You may not need to 
think about performing a standard martial arts move, but I would think 
something like a ki blast is a different matter. Besides, where's the 
drama in pulling an energy blast out of nowhere? You have to build up to 
it, for dramatic emphasis if for no other reason. IMO, the purpose of 
calling out the name of a technique is threefold. One, as Lurker said, 
to act as a focus, a sort of Kiai, if you will. Second, for dramatic 
emphasis, as stated above, and third, to let the audience know just what 
the character is attempting to do.

If my sanity asks, I was never here.
Kurt Markuson
"You should send that to Reader's Digest. They've got a page for people 
like you." 


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