Posted by: Kempoman
A Traditional Critique of Intermediate Radical Ki - 07/20/04 03:11 PM
I have been very hard here on the Radical Ki(RadKi) group without being true to my skeptical nature. So, in order to correct this injustice I have decided to do a step-by-step critique of the training methods and techniques taken from what I assume to be the accepted tome on the matter...The Ki Manual authored by Skullkid.
Ki Blasts & Ki Beams
I am troubled by the following statements in the manual...
On what 'doing' a ki blast feels like
Now this is what is known as 'Covering your bases' if the hands are still warm and tingly afterward it is..
but just a bit earlier in the paragraph...
You see there is not an option left for the Radki practicioner ta have failed. The very last sentance also sucessfully lowers expectations by stating
The above is a complete and total cop out.
Problem the next...what 'doing' a ki beam feels like is just like what failing at a 'ki blast' feels like.
and
This radki stuff is very confusing, but not any more so than some of the Ling Kong Jing information.
Next we move on to Throwing a ki ball
Okay, we are firmly into fantasy land here. We have left any pretense that these are just visualization aides and right at home with the fellas in the Dragonball-Z cartoon.
I again state for the record that if anyone feels that the can actally throw one of these at me and cause it to explode in, on or around me I am game and will even put up $1,000 US if the evidence shows that the attack was sucessful.
On to Ki Shields
'nuff said.
Genki Dama & Bikku Ban Attaku
Someone please get the men in the white coats. No mention of the amount of damage these so-called attacks are supposed to rain down on the opponent...Oh yes, and the Genki Dama devistates 'Evil' beings. Hmmmm.
In conclusion starting out the intermediate techniques and practice of Radki resembles Ling Kong Jing. A little deeper invesitgation reveals a much more silly side.
There also seems to be no easy way to test the Genki Dama as there may be a shortage of 'Evil' beings to devistate.
Kempoman
Moderator - Energy Arts
FightingArts.com
Next Up Advanced Radical Techniques & Practice...
[This message has been edited by Kempoman (edited 07-20-2004).]
Ki Blasts & Ki Beams
I am troubled by the following statements in the manual...
On what 'doing' a ki blast feels like
Quote:
excerpts taken from the 'Ki Manual' authored by Skullkid:
Now when you are blasting your hands will probaby get warmer or tingle more or whatever, but then after the ki ball / blast has completely left your hands, they should be cool as if nothing was there. If you still feel heat there, then either the ki ball did not leave your hands, OR, if there's only a little bit of heat or tingling, it's most likely just because of the ki that was just blasted from your hands. If your hands simply cool down as soon as you shoot them forward, that normally means that your ki ball just dispersed into the air without going any where. If this happens it most likely means that you were not in complete concentration and focusing on the blast. Don't get discouraged, it takes a different amount of time to learn a ki blast for all people. Just keep working at it and soon you will get it.
Now this is what is known as 'Covering your bases' if the hands are still warm and tingly afterward it is..
Quote:
Most likely just because of the ki that was just blasted from your hands
but just a bit earlier in the paragraph...
Quote:
your hands will probaby get warmer or tingle more or whatever, but then after the ki ball / blast has completely left your hands, they should be cool as if nothing was there
You see there is not an option left for the Radki practicioner ta have failed. The very last sentance also sucessfully lowers expectations by stating
Quote:
. Don't get discouraged, it takes a different amount of time to learn a ki blast for all people
The above is a complete and total cop out.
Problem the next...what 'doing' a ki beam feels like is just like what failing at a 'ki blast' feels like.
Quote:
. It still feels hot or tingly when you blast it, but then when you stop blasting, your hands will probably still stay warm for a little bit afterwards, since ki was constantly coming out of your hands, instead of just leaving in a short blast
and
Quote:
. If you still feel heat there, then either the ki ball did not leave your hands
This radki stuff is very confusing, but not any more so than some of the Ling Kong Jing information.
Next we move on to Throwing a ki ball
Quote:
]excerpts taken from the 'Ki Manual' authored by Skullkid:
Throwing a ki ball is quite different from blasting it. For some it is harder because it takes more will power. I strongly suggest using the ki ball shell technique from the beginner page for this technique, until you become skilled enough to the point where you don't need to use the ki ball shield at all anymore.To start out, just make a normal ki ball like you always do. Now, for throwing it, you can either use the two handed strike like you would for a blast, or you could just use one hand, by either moving the ki ball there, or if you can, just making the ball in one hand. When you go to throw it, you must keep the thought in your mind that it is going to stay in the shape of a ball. If you just try to lob it like a baseball, it will most likely just disperse into the air. Now, just go to throw it like you always would a normal ball, but make your intent clear to keep it in the form of a ball. See it in your mind, flying through the air, and when it reaches your opponent, you could make it explode or whatever. Just will it to happen and it will happen.
Okay, we are firmly into fantasy land here. We have left any pretense that these are just visualization aides and right at home with the fellas in the Dragonball-Z cartoon.
I again state for the record that if anyone feels that the can actally throw one of these at me and cause it to explode in, on or around me I am game and will even put up $1,000 US if the evidence shows that the attack was sucessful.
On to Ki Shields
Quote:
]excerpts taken from the 'Ki Manual' authored by Skullkid:
DO NOT try use this as a physical shield, because it will not block against phsyical attacks, or bullets or anything, so don't bother because you don't want to get hurt
'nuff said.
Genki Dama & Bikku Ban Attaku
Someone please get the men in the white coats. No mention of the amount of damage these so-called attacks are supposed to rain down on the opponent...Oh yes, and the Genki Dama devistates 'Evil' beings. Hmmmm.
In conclusion starting out the intermediate techniques and practice of Radki resembles Ling Kong Jing. A little deeper invesitgation reveals a much more silly side.
There also seems to be no easy way to test the Genki Dama as there may be a shortage of 'Evil' beings to devistate.
Kempoman
Moderator - Energy Arts
FightingArts.com
Next Up Advanced Radical Techniques & Practice...
[This message has been edited by Kempoman (edited 07-20-2004).]