Unseen_Abilities

Hi, I'll just give a (very) brief background-I started training in Mixed Martial Arts about about 18 months ago, without really knowing anything about Martial Arts. After doing some research I discovered that where I was training is actually a "McDojo"-It wasn't the real deal. So, after having tried out several different schools since I left the first one, I recently decided on a place that teaches Kempo and Jujutsu simultaneously, with better instructors and less than half the cost of where I was before. I've only been a few times but so far it's great. However, in my research, I've read a bit about Chi Kung and how it's used for spiritual cultivation, energy development, general health, well-being etc etc and I'm very interested in starting to learn and practice it. I was just wondering if it would compliment the martial arts I'm learning, or if it was "designed" to be practiced specifically with Chinese martial arts? In other words, can I learn Chi Kung and experience its benefits without getting confused? Thanks, seeker89

Thanks for the replies. I assume it's preferable to learn from an actual teacher rather than from a book? I've got an idea it might be hard to find an authentic Chi Kung teacher in my area, but I see there's a lot of books on the topic on amazon...

Hi, found this forum a while ago, have been reading through some threads and thought I'd join. My main interests at the moment are music, martial arts and spiritual development. I currently do not subscribe to any particular spiritual system but in recent months have become very interested in those of the orient. I will no doubt post once in a while with the aim of learning a thing or two from those who are more knowledgable than I am. I look forward to it. Thanks, seeker89