Chi Kung and the underlying theories and origins of belief is a controversial topic among martial artists. In my experience many martial artists from varying backgrounds in education and careers in technical and academic fields study and practice Chi Kung. Examples from my own kung fu school and community are; a dentist, a Phd. Professor at the University, an IT Technician, a mechanical engineer, and of course the traditional chinese medicine practioners. I practice Chi Kung for the supplementary training benefits and don't care about or concern myself with the energy work theories because I was told by my sifu to do the workout and the benefits will manifest naturally whether I try to understand them or not.
Within this category alone there are TC's that practice Chi Kung (or related other cultural equivalent) who are skeptics and don't buy into things that don't work, who experiment and require results to pursue training, and are generally well educated and experienced individuals.
Why, in spite of the controversy regarding empirical evidence regarding "Chi" do so many people practice Chi Kung? And why do those who disregard Chi not consider all the relevant evidence of respected martial artists who do practice it?
Just some questions to consider.
Within this category alone there are TC's that practice Chi Kung (or related other cultural equivalent) who are skeptics and don't buy into things that don't work, who experiment and require results to pursue training, and are generally well educated and experienced individuals.
Why, in spite of the controversy regarding empirical evidence regarding "Chi" do so many people practice Chi Kung? And why do those who disregard Chi not consider all the relevant evidence of respected martial artists who do practice it?
Just some questions to consider.