If the details are correctly executed, the martial artist's balance will be maintained. Good balance is required when moving from one technique to the next. If the martial artist's correctness of detail is off so that he is not in balance, he will not be able to consolidate his power so as to insure that the striking force will be at the proper place at the proper time.

Exhaling aids in contracting the muscles of the abdominal and pelvic regions, while inhaling tends to relax them. Since abdominal and pelvic muscles are the more powerful ones in the body, it is necessary to concentrate their power by contraction during the execution of martial art techniques. Exhalation should be followed immediately by inhalation, so as to relax the muscles in preparation for the next techniques, as it is important to withdraw the strength from any technique immediately after it has been focused in preparation for the next technique.

Ki ahp has two chief effects: one physical and one psychological. The physical application of Ki ahp to martial arts is based on the theory that during a technique one should exhale, thus tightening the abdominal and pelvic muscles for the concentration of the power therein.

The psychological reason for Ki ahp can best be explained by stating that a martial art involves direct contact between two or more human beings. Therefore, psychological factors, as well as physical, play an important role. In many cases, a psychologically stronger combatant wins even though he is outmatched physically. By the proper use of Ki ahp, an opponent's concentration, calmness, and powers of observation may be impaired, thus allowing the attacker to gain the upper hand psychologically.