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The Art Of Manipulating Chi: The Secret To Martial Arts Learning to manipulate Chi and have it do what you want, when you want, and how you want it is not something that happens overnight. Many people learn that Chi is the secret behind most martial arts. Manipulating Chi is a process that takes a significant amount of training. Gaining The Awareness Of Chi Knowing Chi is only the first step in being able to utilize it and manipulate it. It is one of the things that are rarely taught in most martial arts. Therefore in order to be able to use this energy, you must be able to feel and recognize it. You must have an awareness of it. Chi: A Martial Arts Technique Of Masters Chi, you may have heard of it before; Tai Chi or Chi Qigong. It is termed as the life force; the energy that surrounds us, flows through us and can be used by us provided we know how to harness it. Many people believe that the energy used in martial arts comes from the body. This is not entirely accurate... Chi and Martial Arts If you have ever watched a martial arts competition or especially if you watch them regularly you may notice that some competitors make it seem effortless. Their form is seemingly perfect but does not look rehearsed. They seem to flow from move to another and even in the middle of a fierce battle it seems as if they are dancing...