| Quantum physics has a theory that promises to | | | | different arguments that try to explain ch'i it is clear |
| change the way we see the world and this theory is | | | | that simple verbal arguments won't define the true |
| the theory of strings. What this particular theory states | | | | nature of ch'i. Ch'I is better studied through actual |
| is that strings are the primary structure that make up | | | | practice and instruction., |
| everything which we can see and which can't see in | | | | One school of thought that may have some success |
| the world. The word string is actually just a word that | | | | in the definition of what ch'I is and how it can best be |
| these theoretical physicists have used to describe | | | | used for a persons benefit is the school of Aikido. The |
| everything tangible and intangible in the physical world. | | | | basic spiritual concept and philosophy of Aikido is the ki |
| No direct correlation has ever been claimed between | | | | which has some similarity to the definition of ch'I if they |
| the string theory and the principle of ch'I that can be | | | | aren't the same thing. |
| found in Eastern cultures but they both share the | | | | The ki explained in Aikido is the basis of the martial art. |
| same basic idea. This basic idea is that there is a basic | | | | Technically martial arts are defined as arts that are |
| energy that connects everything. By understanding this | | | | meant for purposes of combat and war but Aikido is |
| energy better we can harness its power and utilize it | | | | usually defined as the art of peace because it aims to |
| effectively. | | | | use a peaceful means of ending aggression. Ki in |
| This concept of ch'I also called qi in Chinese and ki in | | | | Aikido teaches that there is a fundamental energy that |
| Japanese is actually relative to the particular school | | | | can be used. In Aikido ki is a dynamic substance that |
| teaching it. Certain people claim that ch'I is a force that | | | | flows. |
| is separate from what we know matter to be. Some | | | | The peace and relaxation that are taught through |
| people say that ch'i actually comes from matter others | | | | Aikido focuses on the fact that Ki tends to flow a |
| claim that vice-versa is the true case. | | | | whole lot better when it isn't interrupted. One better |
| What these schools have in common is that they all | | | | illustration of the concept of Ki is using the water |
| agree that ch'I is a basic energy that can give a | | | | analogy. If Ki is water then it can be used to create |
| person physical, mental or spiritual power. These | | | | hydroelectric force. |