‘Then the Lord God formed a man
from
the dust of the ground
and
breathed into his nostrils the breath of life,
and
the man became a living being.’
Genesis
2:7
In traditional Chinese medical system, it
is believed that Qi energy flows and circulates along the channels and
meridians within the body. This
perspective is quite commonly shared among authors on Tai Chi inside and
outside China.
However, my teacher Tan Jing proves with
his Kung Fu that he can direct his Qi energy out of the body to attack the
opponent. He believes that Chinese Kung
Fu theory on Qi actually goes beyond Chinese medical theory.
Within the framework of Chinese Kung Fu, Qi
is inborn. Every person is believed to possess this innate energy. Martial artists can cultivate the force of Qi
to the extent that it is strong enough to be applied in combats. It is non-mechanical, invisible and
intangible. When it is being directed by
one’s will, it is called Neijing（內勁）.
Unlike the Emperor's New Clothes, Qi can be
perceived through sense of touch.
Although we have different level of sensibility toward Qi, all of us
have inborn ability to sense it.
Qi is stored in our cells. It is like the treasure “in jars of clay”. This is the force that still remains
unexplored for natural scientists. I
have a dream. Scientists can provide its
scientific specifications some day.
Playing Tai Chi without Qi is like leading
Christian life without Holy Spirit.
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