We get a lot of questions about Chi.
Is Chi Real?
That’s an easy one.
The answer is a resounding Yes…
..It’s as real as that chair you’re sitting in. 
The bigger questions for a lot of folks are:
* What is Chi?
* Am I really manipulating energy with my mind?
* Is it all in my head?
* Is it just how my mind chooses to perceive good body mechanics and changes in body state?
These are common questions. They may even be good questions.
But they’re NOT important questions.
There’s all kinds apparently magical, mystical, pseudoscientific, mind bending stuff in the Internal Arts.
Some of it’s BS some of it’s incredibly useful.
There’s nothing mystical about these arts BUT…
…there are things that seem like magic at first and only after you’ve trained them for a while do they become just another ordinary technique.
The important questions are:
* Does it work reliably?
If the answer is no then it doesn’t matter how real that skill is.
If the answer is yes, then that leads us to our next questions:
* How do I build that skill?
Once you’ve got the answers to those two under your belt then (and only then) answering those other questions MIGHT be useful.
Start with a strong practice based on good information from good sources.
Then you’ll be much better equipped to find answers to those other questions.
To build a strong Chi Kung practice starting with Sigung Clear’s book & DVD
Chi: Energy Activation, Cultivation & Flow
http://www.clearstaichi.com/tai-chi-dvd/chi-energy-activation-cultivation-flow
It will give you Clear, Simple & Powerful ways to Activate, Cultivate and get your Chi flowing.
(no matter what that Chi stuff really is.)
Take Care,
Ben Sterling
Ben@ClearSilat.com
P.S. Don’t forget these workshops:
July 20, 21 & 22 Xing Yi Quan Intensive – Maryville TN
Aug 11 & 12 Kun Tao Silat & Internal Arts (Bagua & Tai Chi) with Ba Pak Willem DeThouars – Maryville TN
email me for details
