Recently the topic of "Ch'i" or what Japanese call "ki" was run up the flag pole to see how it may wave when I came across the definitions as provided by James Legge's translation of the I Ching. Here is what he states:
Ch'i: Breath, blood and breath = the physical powers, mankind, observe.
Interesting don't you think yet it does NOT even hint that it is some mystical power that one uses to cause events to occur with out actual physical contact nor does it hint that it is some energy source that makes karate-ka able to perform feats of apparent magic, etc.
It does hint to the physical connection of breathing and physical powers. It does tell me, personally, that if one learns about body alignment, body mechanics, physical fitness, mental training and fitness and that if one brings them all into alignment it creates energy and power.
It does tell me that if one breathes properly along with physical movements which hit on specific and maximum mental/physical performance it leads to greater health and ability and proficiency.
In other words Ch'i is simply a physical manifestation of mind, body, and spirit. That physical manifestation that teaches a FMA practitioner how to maximize the tools they have in the mind, body and spirit, into that one point or wholeheartedly or one heart :-)
My personal "Interpretive" Lens!
"One thing has always been true: That book ... or ... that person who can give me an idea or a new slant on an old idea is my friend." - Louis L'Amour
"Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider..." - Francis Bacon
"What is true today may be reevaluated as false not long after. Judgements are frequently based upon a set of "temporary" circumstances surrounding them. Conflicting ideologies can exist simultaneously. Antagonistic dualities are complementary aspects of a unified whole: are seen as mutually dependent mirror images of each other." - Nahum Stiskin
Warning, Caveat and Note: The postings on this blog are my interpretation of readings, studies and experiences therefore errors and omissions are mine and mine alone. The content surrounding the extracts of books, see bibliography on this blog site, are also mine and mine alone therefore errors and omissions are also mine and mine alone and therefore why I highly recommended one read, study, research and fact find the material for clarity. My effort here is self-clarity toward a fuller understanding of the subject matter. See the bibliography for information on the books.
Note: I will endevor to provide a bibliography and italicize any direct quotes from the materials I use for this blog. If there are mistakes, errors, and/or omissions, I take full responsibility for them as they are mine and mine alone. If you find any mistakes, errors, and/or omissions please comment and let me know along with the correct information and/or sources.
Kenpo Gokui
A person's heart is the same as Heaven and Earth while the blood circulating is similar to the Sun and Moon yet the manner of drinking and spitting is either soft or hard while a person's unbalance is the same as a weight and the body should be able to change direction at any time as the time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself and both the eyes must see all sides as the ears must listen in all directions while the mind must grasp all the tactile, olfactory and gustation data not seen on all sides and not heard in any direction
All Bottles are Truly Good
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