Tai Chi and Entertainment: Star Wars

The Force may seem like it was inspired by magic but George Lucas actually got the idea from Tai Chi. One day he called one of China's grandmasters to his ranch to discuss the theories and practices of Tai Chi. With that grandmaster's help, Lucas designed what came to be known as "the Force": a metaphysical power within all living things. In other words: Qi. (Too bad we can't channel our Qi into lighting, telekinesis, and lightsabers though.)


"The Force is a river from which many can drink, and the training of the Jedi is not the only cup which can catch it." ~Luke Skywalker


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Source: said grandmaster's student
Star Wars © George Lucas