For some reason, this video has taken off 11 years after I posted it. To address some comments: I could not afford a good camera, and the entire time it was raining. Very well-meaning Chinese people were trying to drape ponchos over my head to protect me from the rain as I filmed, not knowing I am from the Pacific Northwest, and the rain didn't bother me. My apologies for the video quality. As for the rest: Haters gonna hate. I don't care what you think.
Insane flexibility and strong tendons… to be able to withstand and control those movements with such precision, these guys are crazy as hell. I can see how hard that is. And they make it look smooth.
Being an American who was invited to train there by the Abbot, I do not hold this belief. However, there are some Americans who do, unfortunately. And that's a problem I've worked endlessly to correct.
I salute all Chinese monks ,Kung Fu is really to me the best and only martial art for me . It is spiritual and good for my soul .Again I salute you and I see you ,thank you sirs for allowing and showing ous your true form .my respects to you and tha Chinese people .Viva Kung Fu !
@@twentyninerooks well some of these forms don't quite literally translate, but they do train sanda (Chinese kickboxing) so they should be able to translate some of these moves in a real match
You don't understand. The Northern Shaolin Temple is the oldest and only undefeated military organization in the world. Since 495 CE. This is not about matches. It is a good thing we are all pacifists, yes?
If you ever find yourself on the ground it can be an effective way to avoid being hit or kicked. The trick is in the timing. It's like bobbing and weaving in Western boxing, if you weave at the wrong second you can weave INTO a punch, but that doesn't make weaving a bad idea altogether. Like most martial arts that have shadowboxing-like drills, it's important to remember they're fighting an imaginary opponent. If you know what that imaginary opponent is doing, then their movements make much more sense.
For some reason, this video has taken off 11 years after I posted it. To address some comments:
I could not afford a good camera, and the entire time it was raining. Very well-meaning Chinese people were trying to drape ponchos over my head to protect me from the rain as I filmed, not knowing I am from the Pacific Northwest, and the rain didn't bother me. My apologies for the video quality.
As for the rest: Haters gonna hate. I don't care what you think.
Insane flexibility and strong tendons… to be able to withstand and control those movements with such precision, these guys are crazy as hell. I can see how hard that is. And they make it look smooth.
Shaolin monks: Train under extremely harsh conditions to perfect their bodies and spirits for decades.
Americans: Haha Chinese man go hiya.
Being an American who was invited to train there by the Abbot, I do not hold this belief. However, there are some Americans who do, unfortunately. And that's a problem I've worked endlessly to correct.
I mean they do go hiah
I salute all Chinese monks ,Kung Fu is really to me the best and only martial art for me . It is spiritual and good for my soul .Again I salute you and I see you ,thank you sirs for allowing and showing ous your true form .my respects to you and tha Chinese people .Viva Kung Fu !
Keyboard martial arts masters be like: yEaH nOw TrY tHaT iN a ReAl FiGhT
Being someone who's sparred with them, I can attest. It translates quite well to a real fight lol.
@@twentyninerooks well some of these forms don't quite literally translate, but they do train sanda (Chinese kickboxing) so they should be able to translate some of these moves in a real match
You don't understand. The Northern Shaolin Temple is the oldest and only undefeated military organization in the world. Since 495 CE. This is not about matches. It is a good thing we are all pacifists, yes?
A like for the awesome shaolin, not the crappy camera work
when you realize that the Shaolin invented the worm
If you ever find yourself on the ground it can be an effective way to avoid being hit or kicked. The trick is in the timing. It's like bobbing and weaving in Western boxing, if you weave at the wrong second you can weave INTO a punch, but that doesn't make weaving a bad idea altogether. Like most martial arts that have shadowboxing-like drills, it's important to remember they're fighting an imaginary opponent. If you know what that imaginary opponent is doing, then their movements make much more sense.
I thought the worm was just a dance move!
This just seems like entertainment like imagine someone coming at you like that in a fight 😂
Beautiful
shaolin monks are the real life equivalent of Jedi except theres no sith shaolins 😉
Psrece mas un concurso de gimnasia!
I like the tiger in all types of physical kung fu or other martial arts
Good
i wonder if these guys ever push someone to the point where thay want to hit them then claim self defence
Awesome! Where did this take place?
大师吉我来自印度我也想学习昆佛传说
Do monks even still exist in China?
Yes
Very god😍😍
The wind does not strike back…
Yes.. but it gives you chi
That will win a fight! 😆😆😆
Shaolin breakdancing....for tourists.
Вандыфул .
Mí vecino de 4 años hace lo mismo y más gracioso.
América xaolim 1992
Đc có cái múa là giỏi
clown 🙈