Re: KI

In rec.martial-arts.moderated Kirk Lawson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote:
:> 
:> What is ki and is it possible to sense it.Thanks.

: Ki is an oriental concept.  It's a model and framework used to both
: describe and explain existing phenomenon and to predict and posit other
: phenomenon.

Or there's Leon's answer 8-)

Me, I'd say ki/chi/qi is energy (that's usually given as the literal
translation). You can get very mystical and esoteric in defining it,
and some people really go off the deep end talking about it. Google for
more references and see what you find.

But in my interpretation, qi is just energy or power - in the "F=ma"
sense. Perfectly real, explainable in physical/biomechanical terms,
and easy to sense. Can you apply energy efficiently, focused where you
want it? (i.e., if you punch me, does it hurt?) If so, then you have
"good qi".

But what do I know? Not much. I'm just some random guy on Usenet.

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