I use my Ki breathing techniques to generate more energy right now. I hope I can develop both my post and pre-natal KI so I can generate the power of 7 men!
When I meditate I go over all my techniques so that they become second nature to me (along with practice ofcourse) so yes I do believe that meditation helps alot.
Sweet I take Kuk Sool Won a Korean system also. Make sure you check out the Korean forums there is always cool stuff and alot of cool people to help out if you have questions.
I was in a scenario like the one stated back in high school and all I did was side step and kick him in the knee cap. Needless to say It was over pretty quickly after that.