Ok - Chi/Qi/Ki is a popular theme in martial arts. Some people believe in it, some think it's a bunch of hooey, and some don't care either way.
I personally believe in the concept of chi, but not in a mystical, magical sort of way. I believe chi is our biological energy. Everyone knows the body has electrical impulses. Can biological energy - or chi - be physically developed by training, just as muscles and cardio stamina can be developed by training? If we can learn the proper excercises to develop those parts of our body, then why would we not also be able to develop the bio-energy we all have?
I think we can through qigong exercises, tai chi training, and by practicing a myriad of other martial arts that can develop chi as a by-product of training, to a certain extent, just by learning how to relax and breath properly.
What are your thoughts on chi, it's existence, and the ability to develop it?
I personally believe in the concept of chi, but not in a mystical, magical sort of way. I believe chi is our biological energy. Everyone knows the body has electrical impulses. Can biological energy - or chi - be physically developed by training, just as muscles and cardio stamina can be developed by training? If we can learn the proper excercises to develop those parts of our body, then why would we not also be able to develop the bio-energy we all have?
I think we can through qigong exercises, tai chi training, and by practicing a myriad of other martial arts that can develop chi as a by-product of training, to a certain extent, just by learning how to relax and breath properly.
What are your thoughts on chi, it's existence, and the ability to develop it?