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They are words for the "life force", the energy in the universe and in all things. Martial Arts teach how to feel and use the power of this force.
"Chi" is the Chinese name for this energy and "Ki" is the Japanese word for it.
For examples: The word chi is used in the martial art Tai Chi and ki is a part of the word Reiki which is Japanese for universal life force that is used in the practice of Reiki, an energy healing discipline.
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How do you get ki?
Ki is something that everyone has. It is the life energy that flows through our bodies. This can be strengthened, and you can learn to use it through years of practice. You can gain Ki or Ch'i with your breathing. Breathe in through your nose and guide it to your dantien, or hara (about 3" below your belly button and 3" in). picture a light in your dantien that brightens as you draw in your breath. Chi will follow your mind and can be directed to where it is needed. Look into Chi kung for some good exercises to develop your Chi. Also Tai Chi. Meditate. You must also be relaxed. Tight muscles will greatly inhibit the flow of Chi. Use energy not muscle.
Are Chi - Ki - and Qi all the same thing?
Yes, just different words for the same thing.In Chinese, chi is written as 气，or in the archaic 炁, and pronounced as qi4. It is therefore also written as 'qi' in English. Other written forms including ki and kei.In the Chinese belief, Chi is known as the vital energy that keeps all living things alive.
What is a chi chi bug?
Chi Chi can be Jamaican slang for a gay person, or it can be Spanish slang for breasts, or it can be Japanese slang for Daddy. I cannot find the phrase "chi chi bug" anywhere with my search engine, so perhaps you heard it incorrectly or the person used it incorrectly.
What does rush sigma chi mean?
Sigma Chi is a fraternity. Rush is the process through which they recruit new members. Guys can "rush" Sigma Chi, meaning they want to join the fraternity.
What martial art can you learn chi blocking in?
There is no such thing as blocking with chi, but you can improve your chi flow making your blocks and strikes more powerful.
