Use of "chi" in this show

Utromshredderhater · 11-27-2011, 08:56 PM

Now I'm not saying anything like Naruto or Street fight or Dbz. But who would like to see the TMNT use some of the more "mystical" teachings of ninjitsu?

*BubblyShell22* · 11-28-2011, 07:39 AM

I think a lot of people would be against that because they hated The Lost Season. I wouldn't mind it, but I would like for it to be used in a logical fashion and maybe not have it used right away. However, I believe that since this show is a new interpretation of the Turtles, I think I'd want something a bit different that we haven't seen before. We've already seen that in The Lost Season.

*Candy Kappa* · 11-28-2011, 01:10 PM

The turtles are popculture ninjas, so I'm sure there will be some magical powers in there one wy or the other

Jelly Bean · 12-05-2011, 10:26 PM

I think the use of "chi" in most cases is kind of cheap.

CrazySquirrel · 12-06-2011, 08:21 PM

I loved the lost season but I prefer the turtles to fight only with real world hand to hand or weapons. I dont mind if their enemies use mystical powers it adds challenge to the fights.

*TurtleTitan97* · 12-20-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I think a lot of people would be against that because they hated The Lost Season. I wouldn't mind it, but I would like for it to be used in a logical fashion and maybe not have it used right away. However, I believe that since this show is a new interpretation of the Turtles, I think I'd want something a bit different that we haven't seen before. We've already seen that in The Lost Season.

I didn't hate the lost season. The use of chi is what you would call a tradition in some shows or movies that feature either kung fu or in this case ninjutsu. If the turtles can fight aliens, mutants, cyborgs, and other werid things, why can they not use chi

stormbringer · 12-20-2011, 06:06 PM

At least they didn't blow up planets by shooting energy blasts from their hands.

Utromshredderhater · 12-21-2011, 08:52 PM

What about techniques like the ones in Ruroni Kenshin

Konchadunga · 12-22-2011, 07:29 PM

I didn't exactly hate the Lost Season, but I opposed the direction it took vehemently; to the point that I consider the decision to skip to Fast Forward the right one. It's the same sort of mystical mumbo jumbo that's made many recent cartoons unwatchable for me, and frankly it seemed like they were trying to cash in on Naruto. No offense to Naruto, even if trying to read it literally put me to sleep, but it's pretty pathetic that a show from Japan can get Ninjutsu so wrong. Ninjas aren't bright, colorful, magical superheroes; they are shadowy warriors who use guerilla tactics. That TMNT sold out to the hokey portrayal popular at the time is extra insulting because they got it right in earlier seasons, with plenty moments of the turtles sneaking through the shadows and across roofs.

The new show should steer clear of all that. Mysticism should be limited to communication on the astral plane at the very most--and not if it's taught to them by a Mary-Sue.

*MikeandRaph87* · 12-22-2011, 08:07 PM

The TMNT using chi is to much of a reminder of the female turtle that shall be nameless.

It might be interesting if the Foot used it but not the TMNT even though it is apart of ninjutsu.

Gyt Kaliba · 12-22-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stormbringer

At least they didn't blow up planets by shooting energy blasts from their hands.

I happen to really like DBZ, but...yeah...I don't want that in my Turtles. It should stay with DBZ.

I could be okay with them like...being able to 'feel' an opponent out. Not actually determining how strong they are (other than a vague feeling maybe, like an intuition), or something though. Sort of a 'sixth sense' if you will.

*Kendamu* · 01-01-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stormbringer

At least they didn't blow up planets by shooting energy blasts from their hands.

That only happened twice out of thee attempts during a ten year run and every time it was a big deal.

stormbringer · 01-01-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

That only happened twice out of thee attempts during a ten year run and every time it was a big deal.

I like Dragon Ball Z I was just making a joke.

*BubblyShell22* · 01-02-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TURTLETITAIN97

I didn't hate the lost season. The use of chi is what you would call a tradition in some shows or movies that feature either kung fu or in this case ninjutsu. If the turtles can fight aliens, mutants, cyborgs, and other werid things, why can they not use chi

I'd like to wait and see how Nick handles the cartoon first before wanting them to use chi. A lot of people who hated the Lost Season probably won't like that, and I'd rather that they didn't use it right away. I didn't hate TLS at all. In fact, I liked it. I think my concern is if they do use chi that it might not be handled correctly. Plus, I don't want TMNT to be all about mysticism at first. If they want to use chi later on as they learn more, that's fine. But at first, they should just stick to hand-to-hand combat.

*Coola Yagami* · 01-02-2012, 04:40 PM

Kawabunga haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

Doc_ock_4mugen · 01-03-2012, 10:41 AM

I could tolerate it with Splinter, but not the Turtles...

Konchadunga · 01-06-2012, 08:48 PM

I must admit, I've developed such an aversion to New Age thought that the mere mention of the word, "Chi" makes me shiver.

ryukenden · 01-07-2012, 03:21 AM

Just the art of ninjitsu. Nothing mystical.

11-27-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
Utromshredderhater Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 255	Use of "chi" in this show Now I'm not saying anything like Naruto or Street fight or Dbz. But who would like to see the TMNT use some of the more "mystical" teachings of ninjitsu?

11-28-2011, 07:39 AM	#2
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I think a lot of people would be against that because they hated The Lost Season. I wouldn't mind it, but I would like for it to be used in a logical fashion and maybe not have it used right away. However, I believe that since this show is a new interpretation of the Turtles, I think I'd want something a bit different that we haven't seen before. We've already seen that in The Lost Season. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

11-28-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
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12-22-2011, 08:07 PM	#10
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	The TMNT using chi is to much of a reminder of the female turtle that shall be nameless. It might be interesting if the Foot used it but not the TMNT even though it is apart of ninjutsu. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

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12-06-2011, 08:21 PM	#5
CrazySquirrel Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 147	I loved the lost season but I prefer the turtles to fight only with real world hand to hand or weapons. I dont mind if their enemies use mystical powers it adds challenge to the fights.

12-20-2011, 06:06 PM	#7
stormbringer Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 112	At least they didn't blow up planets by shooting energy blasts from their hands.

12-21-2011, 08:52 PM	#8
Utromshredderhater Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 255	What about techniques like the ones in Ruroni Kenshin

12-22-2011, 07:29 PM	#9
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	I didn't exactly hate the Lost Season, but I opposed the direction it took vehemently; to the point that I consider the decision to skip to Fast Forward the right one. It's the same sort of mystical mumbo jumbo that's made many recent cartoons unwatchable for me, and frankly it seemed like they were trying to cash in on Naruto. No offense to Naruto, even if trying to read it literally put me to sleep, but it's pretty pathetic that a show from Japan can get Ninjutsu so wrong. Ninjas aren't bright, colorful, magical superheroes; they are shadowy warriors who use guerilla tactics. That TMNT sold out to the hokey portrayal popular at the time is extra insulting because they got it right in earlier seasons, with plenty moments of the turtles sneaking through the shadows and across roofs. The new show should steer clear of all that. Mysticism should be limited to communication on the astral plane at the very most--and not if it's taught to them by a Mary-Sue.

01-03-2012, 10:41 AM	#16
Doc_ock_4mugen Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 389	I could tolerate it with Splinter, but not the Turtles... __________________ Mikey might be part of Nick now, but he still loves Miley... I mean Hannah... Stupid Secret Identity!!

01-06-2012, 08:48 PM	#17
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	I must admit, I've developed such an aversion to New Age thought that the mere mention of the word, "Chi" makes me shiver. __________________

01-07-2012, 03:21 AM	#18
ryukenden Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 383	Just the art of ninjitsu. Nothing mystical.