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Rooting and Grounding – A ‘Proof’ of Internal Energy, Debunked!

March 9, 2020 By Stephan Kesting

Martial Arts Chi Demonstration Trick

There’s a trick that I’ve seen demonstrated by martial artists who really should know better. And the more people I talk to the more common this charade seems to be. Basically it’s a ‘test' of internal energy which roots the person to the floor while the demonstration partner turns red in the face trying to push him over. With the help of my Mini-Mall Karate Master character, … [Read more...]

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