A FEW STEPS ON THE WAY OF KUNG FU (About the development of European Martial Arts)
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- English and Russian subtitled
In 2015 I made a documentary about the development of martial arts in Europe. Of course, it would be possible to cover more actors, talk about other schools and directions, but I talked about what I faced myself. The documentary shows what I understood, what I lived and felt. This film is about people who showed that the real story is made by ordinary people. The film is not only about sport, but about life and personal example. I made it for several months. It's a long time for a documentary of half an hour, but this is because I did everything by my own: script, shooting, voice-over, selection of archival materials, post-production ... For me it was really important. By this way, I expressed deep respect to the people I knew and gratitude to the country in which I live now.
In the early 1970s, the characters of the film are 15-20 years old. And, as the youth of today, they needed to decide their life choices within the context of radical change of the society. The consumer society became the style of life of the western world. But the young people search for their own values and their heroes. Growing interest in esotericism, eastern philosophy, martial arts. The actor Bruce Lee, the master of martial arts, becomes an icon of anti-culture for the youth. Thousands of young people wanted to be like him. Whereas for him, the most important was to honestly express himself.
The film's main character is Dan Schwartz, one of the European pioneers of kung fu, today Master. He started boxing, judo, karate from an early age, and then became one of the European pioneers of kung fu. He, young and unknown at the time, coming from Paris to Asia at his own risk to discover the martial arts master and acquire his own way, the art of being oneself. The lucky star led Dan Schwartz to the school of the legendary Master Yip Man (IP MAN), in which Bruce Lee was student of wing chun style.
In 1978, Asia is upset - the first Frenchman comes to participate in the Second World Championship of kung-fu full-contact ! That was unimaginable in Europe ! Here was Dan Schwartz. At that time no one was ever talked about MMA, UFC, mixed martial arts, fights without rules. Because of Bruce Lee's films, everybody only talked about Kung-Fu Wushu. But it was fighting with very few restrictions.
Dan Schwartz returned from Asia to Europe with sports trophies and opened his school in France, so that Europeans learned about martial arts not only from movies. Then, many young people joint his club in Paris.
In 1983, still a teenager, I arrived from the USSR in France, in Paris. And one of the first things I did was going to the movies and see a film with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. For me, Bruce Lee was inspiration of excellence, freedom, wisdom.
The same year, Dan returned again in Asia, at his own expenses, but this time as captain of the french team. At the time, there was no Internet, iPhones, United Europe, globalization. Borders separated countries more than today. China was still closed to foreigners, so they could only dream of visiting the legendary Shaolin Monastery. The true Masters of Kung Fu were rare, the Cultural Revolution banned martial arts in China. Cowardly blows, cheating shabby, absence of rules and protection devices (no helmet, mouth guard, no gloves, only cup) - everything was against The French. By the way, given the large number of injuries during these fights, the rules of combat will be changed in a few years and the fighting will be less violent. Despite all these difficulties of fight, the guys had won the bet! This legendary team has got the bronze medal, and one of them became World Champion.
35 years later, we have a unique opportunity to share his memories, and discover what helped them to achieve a part of the History of French Sport, and to teach young people what they have learned.
Watching my film, Dan Schwartz was surprised why I did not leave his words about the philosophical component of martial arts, Kung Fu Wushu. I told him that every philosophy is expressed primarily in the realities of life, in what a person does, how he lives, and I made a film about people who tried to express their point of view and beliefs by their actions. That's why they were able to make the history of their country. I am proud to be their contemporary and to know them.
In this documentary are presented photos and interviews, posters, video footage from private archives, including rare footage of fight scenes from the 1983 World Cup.
Video published is for learning purpose to provide information of martial arts around the world.
Documentary film
Running time: 23'
Written, produced & directed by : Andrei MKRTTCHIAN
Waohhh !!! Super cette vidéo !! Je m'étonnes qu'il n'y ait pratiquement pas de commentaires en Français !! L'occasion de revoir l'époque du Shaolin Tao des années 80 avec le merveilleux Dan Schwarz que j'ai croisé plusieurs fois ainsi que Nouredinne Zenati à Enghien au club de mon professeur Jean Marc Touche dont je garde un trés bon souvenir et que je salue s'il lit ce commentaire ! Bravo encore à tous les participants de "Taiwan 83" et merci à Jean Marc pour son enseignement !
je vous remercie pour votre retour
@@AndreiMkrttchian Non, Merci à toi Andrei de m'avoir donné l'occasion voir ça et me remémorer pleins de souvenirs !! Encore Merci !!
Merci à Dan pour toutes ces choses apprises pendant + de 20 ans à ses côtés. Ces choses qui servent toutes la vie.
J'ai commencé l'apprentissage des arts martiaux au milieu des années 1990 avec Eugène Charlery, que l'on apercoit ici, un grand monsieur qui m'a enseigné la persévérance, la discipline et la maitrise de soi. Je lui suis encore reconnaissant aujourd'hui de m'avoir transmis une passion qui ne m'a jamais quitté. Merci pour ce beau reportage et témoignage historique, bonne continuation!
MERCI
Des grands monsieurs.
Grâce à eux, et au travers de mon sifu Jean Zinsou, élève de Roger Itier, j’ai passé 22 années de ma vie à vivre cette passion du kung-fu. Avec des hauts et des bas mais je ne regrette rien. Quel honneur d’avoir côtoyé et rencontré ces personnes. A bientôt pour croiser nos routes à nouveau !
Merci beaucoup pour votre message.
Super enrichissant ! Merci encore !
Merci Dan merci Cyrill merci Eugene vs avez change ma vie!
The spirit of the film is uplifting.This brought back so many memories from when I was younger.Thank you so much.
Прекрасное, замечательное и очень интересное и познавательное видео. Больше таких видео. Желаем огромных творческих успехов.
Большое спасибо, будем стараться воплотить это в жизнь.
Good video. This needs to be longer!
My teacher,my inspiration! Awesome talent, the brilliant man, the world has seen, full respect and deep bow!
This is the real spirit and true nature of martial arts. Thank you for sharing, I am truly inspired. Very hearfelt and inspiring video
Great video. It is incredible to finally find good content about Shaolin application and philosophy.
Видео серьезное, хорошо сделано. Для умного зрителя. Далек от этого, но видно сделано со знанием дела и любовью. Увлекает, смотреть было интересно.
Спасибо, старался.
It really renewed my spirit and dedication to martial arts. Thank you.
As a kungfu practitioner ive been looking for this for a while, thank you for posting!
Брус Ли учил многому, но уже все забыли чему. Мастер он всегда мастер, во все века. Хоть и актер, но уровень был реальный и многих вдохновил
This wad a very detailed video. really excellent ! Great video especially of Bruce philosophy. The fluidity and performance of this art requires a higher consciousness. Hes not dead at all.
Shaolin training has transformed Dan as a martial Artist. Great expose of Shaolin Martial Arts. I know thats desiplean and hard work training. thank you
Excellent commentary. Bruce Lee would approve.Ive watched the whole video!
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I like this video so much. Bruce Lee is the father of mma. he played ping-pong with nunchuckes and beat his opponent easily. He died too soon, R.I.P. The only man who could legitimately defeat Chuck Norris.
Фильм понравился, давайте ещё чего нибудь. Про кунг-фу или карате. Я сам занимался в юности.Меня тоже отец тренировал как его. Понравилось, продолжайте.
well done ......amazing.There are many of different Kungfu branches. Shaolin is only one of them. Love it!!
Master Shifu you are great. I love boxing but respect and love all martial arts. This is awesome. Love shaolin Kung Fu
Very nice video. Always love seeing shaoling kungfu, its amazed me
Супер. Спасибо за видео. Давай ещё, только в следующий раз, больше действующих лиц. Так будет гораздо интереснее.
Потрясающе снято. Классное видео.
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Cмотрела несколько раз. Очень интересно..Интересно смотреть на кадры о Париже и об искусстве борьбы.@@AndreiMkrttchian
Супер ролик. Старик классный, настоящий энтузиаст. такие вот и делают все. ТАких бы побольше и нам.
Очень классное видео!
Bruce Lee tu est mon idole. Une l?gende ne meurt jamais. Il est immortel. cest lui le pr?curseur. Le p?re du MMA.
Jeet kune do
классное видео, продолжай в том же духе.
First video I have seen of this guy. I am a Shao lin martial artist. This guy knows what he is talking about.
Познавательный видосик,продолжай в том же духе.
Брюс Ли был актером, и боевая техника актерская. Но все равно его уважаю. Видео хорошо сделано. Видно, что не для монетизации, а из любви к боевым искусствам.
Классное видео, автор молодец
Спасибо, старался.
Брюс Ли был харизматичный, сам себя сделал, учил, что побеждает тот, кто побеждает себя самого! Респект автору.
Познавательное видео, так как восточные боевые искусства, действительно стали популярными в Европе.
классное видео
Чак Норрис в одном интервью подверг сомнению бойцовские качества Брюс Ли нет. Но Брюс Ли давно умер, а до сих пор вдохновляет.
Согласен с вами, действительно, хоть жизнь его была короткой, но результат её, не меркнет со временем.
великолепно!!
Понравился ролик о современниках Брюс Ли. Видно, что они учились на ринге, в реальном спарринге, а технику дорабатывали самостоятельно, как умели. Тогда живых мастеров было мало. В кадрах с чемпионата Тайваня видно, что они боксеры в прошлом.
ТОп позновательное видео
Классное видео.
Интересное видео, в детстве занимался
Мастера учились у мастеров, Ип Мана, и нам бы так. от мастера много зависит. Респект
The Shaolin arts were trained and used over 1500 years protecting the temple and their land, monks fought with multiple attackers.
Интересно что тогда кунг фу было развито больше чем сейчас. Но спорт достойный, не устарел.
Довольно таки неплохо снято и рассказываешь тоже неплохо
Спасибо
Goood!!!
Кунгфу это круто
Why do people compare Shaolin Kung Fu with MMA? MMA fights in the ring with one person, with referee, timed bout. Stop comparing! Its not the style, its the individual who intends to control his way!
супер
усовершенствовали это древнее боевое искусство. Классная история.
J'adorais les Livres de Dan Schwartz. Ça fait plaisir de voir encore des pratiquants de kung fu qui y croient encore, car le MMA ne doit pas pervertir les arts martiaux traditionnels, même si ont le sait depuis longtemps la boxe et la lutte sont les arts martiaux les plus efficaces
Bruce Lee said: "I cannot teach you how to punch. I can simply teach you how to express yourself.No one person will punch in the exact same way.
Hi Gemuchisan, this is the key idea of this video. Thank you for your understanding and engagement.
это целый мир
боевые искусства-это красиво
Все, кто занимается единоборствами, знает, что кунг-фу - не спорт, а школа развития человека. Мастер - тот, кто сам учится и помогает другим.
Это в видео было показано. Вроде получилось передать самое важное.
четкое видео
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OU EST OLIVIER BENGHAFFOR VICE CHAMPION DU MONDE ?
Ce kung fu n'est il pas dépassé?
Пример для современной молоежи
des grands monsieurs qui honoraient le kung fu par leurs "couilles"mais nombreux de leurs eleves de la première generation ont detruit leurs travaillent par leurs interets personnels l'argent et la course aux grades bidons et malheureusement certains haut gradés, actuels ne sont jamais allaient aux charbons sauf dans leurs mensonges.C'est pour cela que le kung fu traditionnel a perdu autant de crédibilité au yeux des neophytes et des autres arts martiauxx et sports de combat.Même le sanda qui est poutant une discipline tres virile n' est pas l'expression la plus proche des combats traditionnels qui aurait dut etre adaptés autrement pour que les pratiquants ne deviennent pas des kick boxeurs.En conclusion, merci les pionniers de me faire rêver même après mes vingt ans de pratique qui se sont arrêter malheureusement à cause des mensonges de certains représentant des federations qui vous ont succèder.
tout a fais d accord voila pourquoi le kungfu fu est devenu ringard voir inefficace au yeux du public à cause de cette 1 er génération de mytho
All these technique is good for basic body enhance but Shaolin never teach their secret technique.