Proper tameshiwari is the development of breaking technique with the goal of enhancing combative effectiveness. Before you begin the practice of breaking, you should ask yourself, "How is this going to help me in a fight?"

We must first consider the implications of practicing combative martial arts in general. If you do not have faith in your training, it will be very difficult to accomplish anything worthwhile.

PRACTICING COMBATIVE MARTIAL ARTS: DOES IT REALLY WORK?[click]

Once you are focused on the goal of your training, you must consider the practical applications of your techniques.

COMBATIVE MARTIAL ARTS: APPLICATIONS OF TAMESHIWARI TECHNIQUES[click]