Growing Up As A Shaolin Monk | Inside China: Kung Fu 

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That's certainly not always the case... watch " Thailand's Tainted Robes " if you're willing to take off the rose-tinted glasses.

@@pauljohn3230 that’s thai not china

@@guardian6975 What's your point ? Buddhism is not exclusive to China. Yes, I used Thailand as an example to show that Buddhist monks are not necessarily a paragon of virtue. So, what say you ? Are you so naive as to claim that all Buddhist monks in China are above reproach ?

It's typical of a westerner that spent a few months in Asia, to imagine they've found something special...

as a mongolian buddhist stfu thats all you do

How are you able to use youtube isn't RU-vid banned in china?

@@saimasayyed8007 there is a tool called vpn bro

I think the temple has another zone that separate from training zone which is not allow anyone go inside but only monks who really devoted themselves

@@saimasayyed8007 Maybe he is from Hong Kong 🤔

Are you from the USA ?

I totally agree!

Monk.

I was going to say something about them keeping it traditional but you do make a good point

É linda essa prática, gostei de ter visto essa tradição preservada.

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I agree!!

Yeah

They didn't have much a choice. The government highly "persuaded" the temple.

Well they want to make more money! They knew what they were getting into.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to survive and it would be difficult to recruit students.Entering the film and television industry and becoming a Kung Fu star is the dream of these children

jack zhou I understand what the guy is saying, but if you're not open to change or adapt (i think adapt may be the best phrase) it's more likely than not, that an organization will eventually die out. This guy doesn't realize how much technology and commercialization is becoming a normal part of society. Just look at all these "social media influencers" that become famous for videoing their everyday lives. I know a lot of it is scripted but more and more companies are starting to follow the trend and we now see RU-vid, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc... having a lot of potential revenue for individuals who, do nothing but make videos and get paid A TON of money. These elders knew that this change was needed to obtain the revenue it takes to keep their tradition alive. Why would they let their culture die out, when they could open it up and make money from it, giving them publicity and potentially more recruits wanting to become a part of their team. Even if they don't make it to the team that performs, they still receive the money for their "tuition", whilst the individual, can not only state he was a part of their organization, but also receive memories and training from them. Why let something so great fade away because of your belief that "western commercialization" is such a bad change for your tradition, is what I would tell this original commentor.

agree

So as yoga has become business in western countries 🙄

And yet they can't seem to win a fight in mma

​@@johnreidy2804 Only one Shaolin monk has ever quit and joined MMA and he's won most of his matches. What are you talking about?

@blaze3668 I'm talking about 400,000 Kung Fu practitioners in the world and only one who fought mma and did fairly well Get it now?

@@johnreidy2804 MMA is mixed martial arts, Kung Fu being a common supplemental style in MMA. It's not a style that's often used entirely on it's own in MMA, many of the main moves being illegal. There's still plenty of Kung Fu practitioners with wins under their belt in MMA though, it's a very respected style amongst trained fighters.

@blaze3668 Kung Fu on its own is ineffective in mma. Not unlike Karate or boxing. But we have had Karate champs. GSP, Machida, Wonder Boy. Yet no Kung Fu champs. It could be Kung Fu is not easily translatable to mma. I'm not knocking. It's just that they should stick with fighting each other, not unlike boxing Bye

Focus takes discipline,Discipline takes action,Action creates success...

Never too Late..

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Find a master around a local school, though than ask what are the 5 elements that make up combat. This weeds out the fakes very easy if they dont answer immeadiatly or at all.

It’s called adderall. You can thank me later

Why did you stop

You got nowhere near the performance team after a year.

@@armwrestlingtheory2126 can't keep living in a dream... Had to return home and face reality. But the things I learned while there changed me even more once I returned and made me better today. No regrets. Would recommend to anyone both with and without martial arts experience. Take the chance and experience life. You'll love it. I promise you!

Sounds like this girl I once knew...hahaha!

What about japanese sumo wrestlers as linemen for the nfl

@@lebronjames1054 hahahahaha

They're missing out on the highs and lows of high-school football

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Totally martial art combined with dance combined is new and radical really !!!

It's already commercialized - they need to stay open.

Hey that 60 year old looked like an American 30. Seems that kung fu is still very good for their health.

I feel the same 100%

and fighting not performance

Same here. I hope to see it in the future too

Well stated.

Wrong, this is bad filming, bad editing, cat without showing the full gestures which is key to watching Shaolin monks. This is trash hollywood style.

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Yes it’s a problem for the actual and future generations of monks, (buddhist, christian or shaolin). The problem is in the how their minds end up.

Thank you for writing this fantastic comment!

@@lucas-ml3tj Thank you for writing your comment!

Where does it help in a fight to save your life to perform somersaults and backflips?

Yes, Jake. You are correct but you also need to rest and sleep. We can watch this when we are resting. Thank you.

I believe that the Chinese took martial arts and really tweaked it up a notch, but mixed martial arts first started in Ancient Greece. The Greeks had a brutal system that is the ancestor of modern mma, it used punches, kicks and grappling it is called pankration.

@@jakepapadopoulos8654 Yes, I've heard of the Ancient Greek fighting style.

Bravo

I can't believe they didn't give a nod to the Shaw Brothers. The brother's films practically made Shaolin famous to the whole world.

Most are nothing more than superb athletic dancers. The old traditional Monks are super rare. Thank you.

They have been around for over 1,000 years. I don't think they had any problems preserving their way. From my understanding, the new Shaolin Abbot was "placed" their by the government. The new Abbott doesn't even know Kung Fu. He's just a "good" businessman. All the old traditional Abbots were highly skilled in Kung Fu. They have to know martial arts because the Abbot was the highest position and they passed their skills to the next generation of monks. Thank you.

You can improve any thing you want if you work at it

@@alanculbertson5499 Thank you for your encouragement, I will try. 💞❤🙂

had?

Yeah,same

You’re lazy.

thank you for watching!! ✨

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What, a Caucasian American made to look Asian? Right ...

Thank you for your fantastic comment. Keep the old Traditional Martial Skills alive. Thank you.

Thank you for your comment! You are very right. All martial arts is just a way to help master yourself. Thank you.

You mean the very watered down, flowery, non-traditional Shaolin Martial Arts. Thank you.

It is good on poopaganda films only. chiina produced only one, single, lone fighter capable of figting kickboxers. He is Qi long. cccp ordered him to declare himself as shaolin but the world knows chhina is lying as usual.

i like your idea in your videos with the Qi gong at different places but you look sloppy.

@@gyurmethlodroe1774 lmao, shut up kiddo. You know nothing about Martial arts. There are many others who use Kung Fu in MMA. Go read the history of Shaolin, they got involved in many combat. What else could I expect from a kid who watches UFC and thinks he's an expert on fighting lol.

Enjoy your journey, Satnamo!

That is true.

Facts

The old Traditional Monks survived for over 1,000 years. I'm sure they would have survived just fine. Thank you.