The elements all belong to the magic side of things, for the most part. Most people require special tools to properly channel that sort of power. You seem to have very fine control of yours.

[Johnny removes one of his finger-gloves, concentrating for a moment before firing a small plume of energy out the window.]

There's the difference, where I'm from. Magic channels elements from nature, while ki is channeled from within. I haven't mastered it, but it does help me fight.