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Originally posted by Kurokage
If martial artists have real/magical powers, what powers would you class as real or fake??
Originally posted by Kurokage
If a martial artist can affect some one without touching them do you feel this to real or a phyological effect on the student??
Originally posted by Kurokage
I have been a teacher of Aikido (high dan grade) for many years and have seen with my own eyes these chi/ki frauds exposed!!
Has for my friend, he practiced Tai chi for over 30 years and has a very strong chi but dosen't believe the hype surrounding secretive styles that endow it users with magical powers.
Originally posted by Kurokage
And Mr Seagal's style is not quite as soft as it should be, as is my interpretation of Aikido!!!!
People need to understand that there is no magic force that can push someone over at a distance in martial arts, its just manipulation of students and there misplaced belief in there "all powerful" teachers.
Originally posted by blowfishdl
This I believe entirely because of the power of meditation. I personally have never seen it taken this far but I sincerely believe that you can.
Whether this man has done so or not is questionable. Lighting fires with your hand? This must be the first person in the world to be able to do this.
Originally posted by blowfishdl
Why wouldn't he want people to know about it again?
Originally posted by Kurokage
knock out someone without touching them.
Originally posted by Kurokage
Im sorry Paul but I completely disagree with you on this point, Chi/Ki is used all the time in Aikido (unbendable arm is one of the first things taught).
Originally posted by Kurokage
do you pratice a martial art??
Originally posted by Kurokage
In all the years of studying martial arts I have never seen anyone prove they can throw psi balls like something out of a japanese cartoon, levitate or knock out someone without touching them.
Originally posted by Kurokage
Eyewitness86 please point me to evidence that proves this is real beyond a doubt!!! Why are none of these martial artist winning the UFC without touching an oppenent or flying round the ring!! God has nothing to do with Ki/Chi, which I do believe is some kind of energy but not some magical power that can make me fly or knock someone out from the other side of the room, mat or ring!!!!
there's a martial arts forum called sherdog, go check out the video section where you will see these frauds taught a lesson in real martial arts!!!!!
Originally posted by Kurokage
But in the "touchless throw" we see the "not striking of striking" used in its most artful guise. This is accomplished by subtly changing the timing of a strike. The strike needs to be just fast enough that the attacker can not avoid or block it but is just slow enough that the attacker can respond to it by breaking his posture and taking a fall in order not to be hit. The emphasis on this type of interaction is unique to Aikido. It is actually a valid martial interaction in a type of coded form. An uke trained in the use of strikes as throws will be airborne the instant the strike is perceived.
Originally posted by Kurokage
And Paul Please do not state what you think you know about my experiences in martial arts as I have made no mention about your skills poor or other wise.
Originally posted by Kurokage
I did watch the vid.
Originally posted by squiz
My opinion of many aikido demonstrations would be similar to what you have described above, mostly I see people throwing themselves. That's what I'd call fraudulent. No offense just my opinion.
Originally posted by Paul_Richard
Your minor experiences with Chi or Ki should teach you that the more impressive feats are possible with the same energy.
Originally posted by Kurokage
is this not your coment about my martial arts experience paul??
Originally posted by Kurokage
I have witnessed many strange things in my life but nothing that proves to me that Ki/chi is as powerful (outside of the body) as it is made out to be by some teachers.