Original sentence: According to these theories, attacks will impact the flow of qi, and thus the body.Some believe there are energy channels (acupuncture meridians) which allow Qi to flow through the body.There is no physically verifiable anatomical or histological basis for the existence of qi, acupuncture points or meridians.Therefore pressing, seizing or striking  these points  with specific intent and at certain angles is believed to cause either a heightening or diminishing of qi circulation in the body
Edited sentence: According to these theories, attacks will impact the flow of Ki, and thus the body.Some believe there are energy channels (acupuncture meridians) which allow Ki to flow through the body.There is no physically verifiable anatomical or histological basis for the existence of Ki, acupuncture points or meridians.Therefore pressing, seizing or striking  these points  with specific intent and at certain angles is believed to cause either a heightening or diminishing of Ki circulation in the body