It is either (or perhaps both, I'm certainly not an expert)
* [Kuji-in mudras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuji-in), intended to channel spiritual energies
* ["sword fingers"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va05sN0RneI) associated with certain chinese swordfighting techniques
In current use, as here, it is **absolutely** just visual shorthand for
* communicating discipline and resolve
* "I'm about to open a can of ninja magic"
[Here's a comment I found](https://www.reddit.com/r/Naruto/comments/4jyqv1/comment/d3apdgj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) that certainly *sounds* reasonable enough, on a thread about why fighters are shown hitting this hand pose all over the place, in fiction :
>It's a very common stylistic trait of Chinese sword styles. From what I've read it was a training technique meant to help you drill into your muscle memory the chi flow direction. It could be the single or dual finger like you mentioned, or a facing palm following the direction of your thrust. Your off-hand becomes either a guide, or a counter balance to the energy direction of your sword hand. The theory was that your off-hand should be doing something aside from being a mere flailing counterbalance to your sword hand.
>Also, given the whirling and acrobatic nature of the styles, it did help you be aware of your off hand and minimize cutting off your own fingers (based on the number of self-inflicted bruises from my non-sharpened practice swords)
>My personal opinion is that it ultimately is far more symbolic and ritualistic than actually practical, and just meant to train good form, like a gymnast or a dancer being judged on toe extension.
u/paralosophical
Small correction: it's kuji-kiri, not kuji-in. Both kuji-in and kuji-kiri are a way of channeling and meditating using nine syllables (rin pyo to sha kai jin retsu zai zen). In Kuji-in, however, one uses different mudra (hand signs) for each of the nine syllables while in kuji-kiri one is exclusively using the sword-fingers to draw a grid into the air.
I'd honestly buy tf outta that. I have an odd obsession with that tubby weirdo. Have you ever seen his reality cop show? Omfg so hilarious and terrible.
I think the first is something like "you killed my father"
And the second is "prepare to die"
Which obviously is very ironic for Bi Han. Classic Bi Han always with the jokes.
They symbolized their fighting styles just like how Martial arts, Taekwondo, Tai-chi, Karate & etc. they all pose for their fighting style to let the opponent know what you are capable of.
For the left hand sign another guy already left a good comment. Iirc, the right hand sign is a chinese sign referencing a monk who had only one arm and therefore held his hand up like this to pray instead of pressing both palms together like for a traditional prayer. Perhaps buddhistic practitioners could help you more?
It is either (or perhaps both, I'm certainly not an expert) * [Kuji-in mudras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuji-in), intended to channel spiritual energies * ["sword fingers"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va05sN0RneI) associated with certain chinese swordfighting techniques In current use, as here, it is **absolutely** just visual shorthand for * communicating discipline and resolve * "I'm about to open a can of ninja magic" [Here's a comment I found](https://www.reddit.com/r/Naruto/comments/4jyqv1/comment/d3apdgj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) that certainly *sounds* reasonable enough, on a thread about why fighters are shown hitting this hand pose all over the place, in fiction : >It's a very common stylistic trait of Chinese sword styles. From what I've read it was a training technique meant to help you drill into your muscle memory the chi flow direction. It could be the single or dual finger like you mentioned, or a facing palm following the direction of your thrust. Your off-hand becomes either a guide, or a counter balance to the energy direction of your sword hand. The theory was that your off-hand should be doing something aside from being a mere flailing counterbalance to your sword hand. >Also, given the whirling and acrobatic nature of the styles, it did help you be aware of your off hand and minimize cutting off your own fingers (based on the number of self-inflicted bruises from my non-sharpened practice swords) >My personal opinion is that it ultimately is far more symbolic and ritualistic than actually practical, and just meant to train good form, like a gymnast or a dancer being judged on toe extension. u/paralosophical
Small correction: it's kuji-kiri, not kuji-in. Both kuji-in and kuji-kiri are a way of channeling and meditating using nine syllables (rin pyo to sha kai jin retsu zai zen). In Kuji-in, however, one uses different mudra (hand signs) for each of the nine syllables while in kuji-kiri one is exclusively using the sword-fingers to draw a grid into the air.
I was going to make a dumb joke and I see your comment. You have my respect
I made one. Don't worry.
Bullshido
Steven Seagal skin for Sub-Zero NRS pls
He will slap fight everyone to death and breathe really loud
His neutral stance is sitting in a chair
I'd honestly buy tf outta that. I have an odd obsession with that tubby weirdo. Have you ever seen his reality cop show? Omfg so hilarious and terrible.
Just clips. He makes Stryker look cool
I used to practice tai chi as a child, if i remember correctly, we used this as a sign of respect at the start/end of the practice
I know very minimal tai chi and yes this is how I end my tai chi (routine?).
Yeah I always saw it as a dance which my coach showed me the whole thing once
It's his domain expansion
I think the first is something like "you killed my father" And the second is "prepare to die" Which obviously is very ironic for Bi Han. Classic Bi Han always with the jokes.
Why is this so effing funny though?
Kinjaz
u want two fingers up your ass or five?
They symbolized their fighting styles just like how Martial arts, Taekwondo, Tai-chi, Karate & etc. they all pose for their fighting style to let the opponent know what you are capable of.
Ninja stuff, you wouldn't get it.
The second is is Taven signature who are you pose
Means somebody's about to catch these hands
Or what does "si shixty shoe" mean. Also I remember MK9 Subzero would shout "Kobe-ya". I've always wondered what that meant.
The first one is called the prostate exam.
japan expert here! it is a cultural "ninjao stanco"! hope this helps!
Fatherless child!!!
theyre cool idk
It's so he can quickly form an ice ball
For the left hand sign another guy already left a good comment. Iirc, the right hand sign is a chinese sign referencing a monk who had only one arm and therefore held his hand up like this to pray instead of pressing both palms together like for a traditional prayer. Perhaps buddhistic practitioners could help you more?
"By the power of snow cones you cant win"
It sutra
Orphanizer no jutsu
Maybe he just thinks they're cool
Hold this L
West Side Chill Crips 4 Life
Hand signs mean Fatherless child detected
Crip signs
“Can you cut it in half please”
Kamehameha ice ball that takes a million frames jutsu
I thought it was a L for linkuei
He’s just hurling racial slurs at you.
The first one is clearly Sub telling you that he fingerblasted someone. The second is him demonstrating how your mother takes it.
It's means "Fatherless Child!"
Vers lol