This was aimed at the British youth – who knew nothing about how the “ki-ai” (energy shout) was used everyday in the prison camps as the guards and officers “practiced” their martial arts (armed and unarmed) in-front of the prisoners. This was a prelude to these same guards and officers “using” these arts on the prisoners themselves. Inmates were tied to posts so that guards could practice their “reverse-punches” (gyaku-zuki) on he exposed and unprotected torsos. Ribs and sternums were splintered whilst the (still conscious) men screamed with each punch – the guards changing sides regularly so that they exercise “both” arms equally. Next, once the bones had been suitably “softened” (removing the outer protection) the Japanese guards would alter their focus and start projecting power straight into the inner organs. Prisoners would be made to watch whilst standing to attention. Any expression of defience would be met with the POW concerned – being tied to the post.
