“Chi” is commonly described as the body’s internal life force/energy. It is a free-flowing, bioenergetic system that has an impact on the Mind, Body and Spirit connection. I have experienced some crazy examples of “chi” in use during my years of training - mainly during meditation and focus sessions.
Unfortunately, this concept of “chi” has been abused by a variety of “masters” to attract and exploit gullible followers. Convincing students that they can harness and manipulate their “chi” like the “force” in Star Wars is not ethical and in self-defense will lead to serious injury.
Real self-defense training involves:
Physically: honing the body thorough practice, hard work and sweat
Mentally: stabilizing the mind to be able to work in a high-pressure/high-stakes situation
Emotionally: calming oneself to be focused and in the present, (this is where learning “chi” with meditation comes in handy)
TIP: use common sense when deciding what to learn in the martial arts. If it looks and feels like a sci-fi or fantasy movie, it probably isn’t real. Do your research. Trust your instincts.
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