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Mike Sigman · 03-22-2005, 09:24 AM

Although I actually sort of admire Shioda's analysis of the components of "Ki" and how he defines ki as a "balance" of those components, I don't fully agree with his analysis. There is a part of Ki/Qi that is approached through a type of conditioning to the body with deliberate breathing techniques and he doesn't address that aspect at all. However, because of the way they hold the hand in Yoshinkan, I have the suspicion that he knew something about that part of it.... I just can't be sure.

FWIW

Mike

03-22-2005, 09:24 AM	#151
Mike Sigman Location: Durango, CO Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,123 Offline	Re: Ki Usage and O-Sensei: A Question Although I actually sort of admire Shioda's analysis of the components of "Ki" and how he defines ki as a "balance" of those components, I don't fully agree with his analysis. There is a part of Ki/Qi that is approached through a type of conditioning to the body with deliberate breathing techniques and he doesn't address that aspect at all. However, because of the way they hold the hand in Yoshinkan, I have the suspicion that he knew something about that part of it.... I just can't be sure. FWIW Mike