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The
Understanding of the Universal Principles in Martial Arts
Quantum physics has a theory that promises to change the way we
see the world and this theory is the theory of strings. What this
particular theory states is that strings are the primary structure
that make up everything which we can see and which can’t see in
the world. The word string is actually just a word that these
theoretical physicists have used to describe everything tangible
and intangible in the physical world.
No direct correlation has ever been claimed between the string
theory and the principle of ch’I that can be found in Eastern
cultures but they both share the same basic idea. This basic idea
is that there is a basic energy that connects everything. By
understanding this energy better we can harness its power and
utilize it effectively.
This concept of ch’I also called qi in Chinese and ki in Japanese
is actually relative to the particular school teaching it. Certain
people claim that ch’I is a force that is separate from what we
know matter to be. Some people say that ch’i actually comes from
matter others claim that vice-versa is the true case.
What these schools have in common is that they all agree that ch’I
is a basic energy that can give a person physical, mental or
spiritual power. These different arguments that try to explain
ch’i it is clear that simple verbal arguments won’t define the
true nature of ch’i. Ch’I is better studied through actual
practice and instruction.,
One school of thought that may have some success in the definition
of what ch’I is and how it can best be used for a persons benefit
is the school of Aikido. The basic spiritual concept and
philosophy of Aikido is the ki which has some similarity to the
definition of ch’I if they aren’t the same thing.
The ki explained in Aikido is the basis of the martial art.
Technically martial arts are defined as arts that are meant for
purposes of combat and war but Aikido is usually defined as the
art of peace because it aims to use a peaceful means of ending
aggression. Ki in Aikido teaches that there is a fundamental
energy that can be used. In Aikido ki is a dynamic substance that
flows.
The peace and relaxation that are taught through Aikido focuses on
the fact that Ki tends to flow a whole lot better when it isn’t
interrupted. One better illustration of the concept of Ki is using
the water analogy. If Ki is water then it can be used to create
hydroelectric force.
In Aikido Ki comes from relaxation. When a person is relaxed the
ki flows a whole lot better. Aikido isn’t about muscle strength or
having superior physical attributes. It’s all about relaxation and
having flexibility and stamina at the same time. With this a
smaller person can overcome someone of considerable bulk and
strength in actual combat. This is what ki in the martial art of
Aikido can help an individual achieve efficiently and with minimum
effort.
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