Ki development

Import · January 27, 2003, 11:46pm

I know we have a number of martial artists here and while most of them seem to train in the harder styles I was wondering if anyone has done any serious training in internal arts and can point me in the direction of some good web sites or books on the subject. I am training in hapkido and jujitsu and while we do a bit of ki development, it never hurts to do additional research.

Import · January 28, 2003, 5:11pm

“Ki In Daily Life” By Koichi Tohei ISBN 0-87040-436-9

Import · January 28, 2003, 6:18pm

Look into Aikido. Some schools focus more on Ki development, while others focus more on techniques.

Import · January 28, 2003, 7:16pm

The Chinese believe that tai chi is the most basic element in improving your Ki.

Import · January 28, 2003, 9:27pm

I thought it was Chi not Ki. Oh, well then again what do I know I am just a bad speller and grammer that gets Flamed on all the time

Import · January 28, 2003, 10:54pm

Chi is the Chineese. Ki is the Japanese. Correct me if I’m wrong Ko.

Import · January 29, 2003, 7:10pm

There are many books on chi development. Much of the basic stuff can be learned from a good Iron Shirt Chi Gung instructor.
However, one must be careful when developing chi. There are two books that I would recommend to you. There are written by a College Professor/Ninja (yup, that is right). When I get home I will get the correct titles and author’s name. Right now all I can remember (Old age thing) is the title was something like, “Path Notes of a Shadow Warrior”. Best of Luck.

Import · January 29, 2003, 7:55pm

I know Professor Ninja. He’s totally sweet. One time in class this kid was chewing gum and Professor Ninja flipped out on him.

Import · January 30, 2003, 10:44am

To Doogie:

Yeah and his books are funny and enjoyable. A good read. But hey, ya got to start somewhere.
“HEY YOU!!! IN THE BACK OF THE CLASS PICKING YOUR NOSE! WHAT’S THE ANSWER TO…” Heh…Heh, Works every time ;).
Best of Luck.

Import · January 30, 2003, 10:47am

Hi Martin,
Below is the listing to some books that will provide some insights.
Chi development is a very touchy and individual thing.
Best of Luck.
Path Notes of an American Ninja Master, by Glen Morris, ISBN 1-55643-157-0

Shadow Strategies of an American Ninja Master, by Glen Morris, ISBN 1-883319-29-3

The Power of Internal Martial Arts (Combat Secerts of Ba Gua Tai Chi and Hsing-I, ISBN: 1-55643-253-4

Import · February 2, 2003, 6:25pm

So what exactly has this ki development done for you? What have you noticed? Thanks.