Karate is a form of life and life force. Karate carries within it the life force concept of Qi, which originated in 7th century BC China.
Ki (Japanese) or Qi (Chinese) stands for breath, spirit, mental strength, cosmic energy.
The question is:
How does karate practice Ki?
How can we awaken Ki?
What form does Ki, the universal life force, take in karate?
The author describes the life force concept Qi and its changing meaning in cultural and intellectual history. He places the so-called Qi science in the context of modern science and the enlightened mind. He shows what meaning the life force concept Qi has and can have today for Karate-Do, Qigong, Tai Chi. In the margins there is also an examination of the phenomenon of "Jintai Kyosho" in karate.
This book claims to give a scientifically sound answer to the phenomenon of Qi/Ki. It is at the same time an invitation to search for the spiritual roots of the martial arts.
Features:
Publisher: Schlatt Books
Language: German
Author: Siegfried J. Schwemmer
Hardcover with 160 pages
ISBN: 978-3-937745-346-7
