Ki 気: The Spirit and Inner Energy of the Warrior - Part 5

The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 83

For those visiting this part for the first time, I suggest you read the first four parts of this article before continuing with this one.

➡️Part 1

➡️Part 2

➡️Part 3

➡️Part 4

This will be the last part of the “Ki” series, but perhaps I will return to delve deeper into a particular part in future articles. If you feel like there’s a point I must explore further, please let me know.

Cultivating Ki and Ryoku (Power): Practical Methods for Daily Life

Understanding Ki philosophically is one thing, but living it is a whole other experience. The samurai and sages developed many practical methods to increase one’s Ki, strengthen one’s Ryoku (power), and keep the spirit powerful. In this article, I will share with you some key techniques, which are a combination of mental, breathing, and behavioral disciplines. I have seen many benefits about filling myself with Ki and apply it in daily life.

1- Strengthen your Mental Frame - Strengthen your Ki

Mental attitude is the quickest Ki booster or killer. Negat…