Sticky Chi

[JAZA]

Is that true or it's a trick?

http://itcca.org/videos/katana.ram

[Laughing Cow]

Don't know about "sticky chi" first time I ever heard of that.
;)

Looks like some force neutralising went on there.

[Water Dragon]

I would like to take a moment and point out that the title of this thread is just plain wrong on a couple different levels.

[JAZA]

That's why I'm asking, I'm not doing aseverations.
The title of the video is "self-defence against a japanese sword (block and sticking chi)", that's why I use the sticky chi term.
The master is a highly represent of Yang Tai Chi, but I always heared that this kind of chi demostrations are tricks. That´s why I'm asking opinions, I don't want to offense nobody.

[Laughing Cow]

Jaza.

I see the Guy controlling/neutralising the upward movement of the Katana.
And thus keeping the sword wielder off-balance.
Now if the Guy tried to pull the Katana backward & downward it would be more interesting.

This could be done by being sensitive, having good listening skill, etc.

Often those demoes are exagerated, but not 100% tricks.
Could be either trick or pre-arranged.

Nothing to do with "sticking chi "here though.

BTW, you want the Chi to flow freely through your body not being blocked or stuck anywhere, plus as far as I learned "Chi" cannot leave your body.

[jon]

That did not make me happy :(

[JAZA]

Thanks Laughing Cow.