Shi Hen Yang is a great master who is on the authentic path of teaching and self-mastery. The master even had the humility to learn with Master Hap Bo Heong in Malaysia in the internal aspects of Wumei Quan and Five Ancestor Fist /Wu Zu Quan. Most people barely know that Zen Buddhism in Japan, Korea and Vietnam etc all trace their dhamma source to Shaolin - it is or was the fountainhead and was of immense influence. In that regard, Shaolin was more important for its contribution to the development of Buddhism than to the martial arts even. This connection is /was recognized among the Samurai of Japan who popularized the Zen school with its focus on the unfettered mind (無心) in combat and the role of the martial arts as legitimate spiritual paths. All from Shaolin Zen Buddhism. Case in point, Yamaoka Tesshū who became enlightened in meditation and developed Itto Shoden Muto-ryu (Muto means "no sword") of kenjutsu. Shi Hen Yang is a master who is trying to preserve the essence of Shaolin unlike the commercialized, pimped up version found even in the Temple itself. That includes the connection to the spiritual aspects of Zen Buddhism which is barely given a nod in Shaolin Boxing nowadays.
"Commiting something doesn't mean 'I will commit to it as long as it feels good.'" this hit me right in the feels as someone who always struggled with self-improvement
You got this. I am struggling with life myself as well. No direction, no real communication with people around me, always drinking or thinking I need a substance to feel something, or feel better. But hey... We got this right?
@@joeygawl4346life is perception your perception on life is what creates your reality excuses do not exist there will never come a perfect moment to start something and you should never compare your life to others you take it a day at a time and take baby steps and say to yourself that you are in control and can see the progress even if it is not much it’s still more than yesterday so that whatever U see yourself as in the future U shall be if you see yourself as a superstar you will be, if an addict you will be, as ceo you will be… it all starts inside of yourself
As we evolve in our understanding and awareness, we discover better ways whether it’s martial arts or anything else. I go where the current evidence takes me to find the best way and this always open minded
the sentence: "if you brake the commitment in the moment when things are getting difficult.. that's not a commitment " touched me very deeply. I'm exactly at that point in my life right now. Thanks for your words and for your presence:, Master Shi Heng Yi!
Just wow, this master is a poet, a philosopher, a scholar and a warrior all in one. His wisdom is deep and full of meaning. Respect to you both for giving us your time and wisdom.
@@asuraproject3kno he’s not. People will accept anything as long as it’s promoted correctly. I’m constantly amazed at how one expresses certainty about something he doesn’t know.
@@dimitriospoulos7554 I don’t know if the last bit you said was sarcastic but yeah, he was trained under and old shaolin master but the old shaolin master used different teachings from the original shaolin temple. I agree with you
MORE OF THIS GUY. YES. Whatever Shaolin is today, commercialized to the extent that it is, this guy is trying his hardest to embody the fullness of the art... both wisdom and strength, body and mind.
I second the Ted Talk. It's something you can watch weekly, monthly, yearly, going back to the well for another pearl of wisdom, a simple reminder, or to see your progress on learning how to train the way you see the world and how to move thru it. Both concise in his points and overwhelming to put it in practice
If action makes life don't think then if you don't think to what action u need to made it will be absolute chaos Yet that why we are different than animals. He says action and usage of body That's why whole world is in this problem y'all doing actions without thinking what will happen next thats problem and it's very big problem Thinking mades action and action makes life . That's correct
The master explaining keeping the commitment to the path is… wow. So poignant, wise, and true. The way he tells it just resonates. Thank you for this video!
The ending was so epic. The master silently performing as a shadow while the setting sun is painting the sky in red. absolutely brilliant shot. I enjoyed both films very much, the lessons and wisdoms.
@@KARATEbyJesse One thing that always amaze me, is the CALM they have, those guys can kick your ass in more ways than I can count, but they are REALLY calm...that is scary.
This was probably your greatest episode of all. So much wisdom and guidance from the master. Everything was beautiful and poetic from movement to speech to thought. I need to watch it again and again.
Shaolin Kung Fu is definitely legendary. From its speed to its power to its timing to its deeply-rooted history based on self-defense and spirituality, this martial art deserves every bit of reverence it receives.
@@suhasmk3521 And what does that mean to you? Do you see this as a certain rating? Kalaripayattu is older and therefore better? The assertion that Kalaripayattu was taken to China by Bodhidharma is historically inaccurate. Meir Shahar wrote an extraordinary piece: "The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts". When anybody knows, if Bodhidharma took kalaripayat to China, I guess it would be Shahar and he would have written. After all it is just about dedication and commitment. Not older is better. There are reasons why things evolve. Would you ride a car from the 1920s? Better, more committed and more dedicated is better. So just start or continue what you're doing and become the best and most aware version yourself. And you'll realize, these patterns of rating are useless.
@@suhasmk3521 bodiharmas only demonstrat basic yoga and movement from kalalipaya to shaolin monks during that time and Chinese Shaolin kung is combined kalaribaya and many local chinese martial arts also... it includes many other systems as India Martial art dose not have now
Wow...Honestly i'm kinda shaken by this. It's not like he's saying what I haven't heard before but the way he communicates it is just powerful. I really aspire to Master Shi Heng Yi's fusion of philosophy and modern practicality. His comment about the "Eyes and face show all". OSS!
This man would be a valuable teacher to have for so many people. I'm envious of those under his tutelage, and can't help but consider how my life path would have changed if I had a figure this wise in my formative years to give guidance.
Indeed, I was feeling down and crappy physically, watched this video and got the inspiration to get up and train my chi gong and some of my forms. Now I’m feeling much better and more like my usual self 😎
I said it on the last video but I can listen to this Shaolin master for a long time. His wisdom and the way he expressed it is a great example of showing that you can have power with a wise heart.
As a guy who has been practicing karate for a decade, the philosophy is what really excites me. I love this stuff, and I wish there was more time to learn about it in the dojos!
if you are not getting it in you Dojo, you need to find it elsewhere, this is not saying to leave you instructor, but do your own research and personal development
The master is so wise regardless his age. It's so beautiful to listen to him. I also admire your wisdom Jesse. You are an expert in what you do and yet, you are always willing to learn from others and even start from 0 if needed to be.
This guy keeps it very real and down to earth. Lot of wisdom there gleaned from many years of serious training and suffering. His humility indicates his high level of skill. Totally natural. No conceit or guru acting tendencies. The best kind of instructor and the most dangerous.
Today I practice sports karate. It is all very good, but god do I miss the philosophical and character building parts of martial arts. This video reminds me that karate is more than just kicks and punches. Tack, Jesse!
I’ve been checking everyday since the last video for part 2 lol. Both videos have been so moving. I’m testing for my next belt soon and you and your videos have me inspired to keep going and while you’ve received knowledge wisdom from the Shaolin master, you have given me nonstop knowledge and wisdom through your videos! Thank you Jesse!
Shi Heng Yi is really a cool instructor, no matter what the background of Shaolin Temple Europe is (there was some discussion about it), but the guy himself is pretty inspiring and seems to be a great instructor for physical and philosophical aspects of martial arts.
A really interesting man and it’s nice to see the discussion and philosophy rather than purely discussing a technique. What he said about knowing what your whole body is doing struck a chord with me. I was practicing kata (pinan sandan - Wado) this week and my sensei asked me to repeat the first few techniques and tell me what was wrong. 30 years of training and I couldn’t work it out. It felt fine. He said my rear leg was trailing slightly and didn’t move with my body. I was so focussed on not turning into an attack and getting the blocks correct that I didn’t think about my back leg. Please do more discussing the martial arts philosophy. It seems to resonate across all forms and styles.
Great stuff! I'm not one who typically follows martial arts but I couldn't stop watching, both due to the profound wisdom and the great production values
Beautiful work, Jesse! I've watched his TED talk a few years ago, and it was something that I kept close to my mind. To see your experience at the temple and interviewing him just confirmed how a wise man walks through life. Always in the path of his own choosing, always strong and in harmony. OSU!
For some reason it made me cry, both part 1 and 2. I feel like he said truths that people don't have the courage to say, or don't know how to say. It feels like he was speaking directly to my soul, to the very core of my being, encouraging me to take action, to take action in so many positive ways, like stop running from pain. I can feel the strength, self-assurance but also the compassion emanating from this great master.
Beautiful stuff, Jesse, I hope this reached you as much as it seemed to in the video. I was lucky enough to have a very similar teacher when I started my own journey, and this was a nice 25-minute summary of the philosophies and practices he was imparting to me. Being reminded is always a positive thing, and in my opinion everybody needs to hear the concepts this great teacher is expressing. Thank you for sharing your journey, and reaching thousands of people whose lives could genuinely be changed by just the small amount of wisdom in these videos!
I'm just an ordinary individual who enjoys watching karate, king fu action videos and when I stumbled to this, my mind felt so refreshed after hearing the master talk so much about his teachings. 😮
anyone else here coming for quality martial arts content and leaving feeling like you've got an identity crisis? this monk would make bank being a therapist.
"If you really want to learn something, sometimes it's necessary to dedicate and say a one time commitment because this is what commitment means"..this philosophy is for sure and it really helps and there is no excuses whatsoever if you committed to do something you like especially to learn Shaolin KungFu or any other Martial Arts...Many thanks to Master Shi Heng Yi and to you Jesse, much love from Beijing, China
Those were the two greatest videos on your channel! I really wish you could make a whole series on Shaolin training. I don't even care about the fighting stuff; I just want to listen to more of master Shi Heng Yi!
It's crazy someone from another culture and faith on the other side of the world said something months ago that I needed to hear today. Life is a wonderful thing
Master Shi Heng Yi was really spitting facts in this video. I came here to be entertained but ended up learning a valuable lesson. I definitely need to check out more of his stuff 💯
The master is out of this world! His confidence is so compelling and extraordinary, wow! His level of English is astonishing, wow! Congrats for the video!
Yet another awesome collaboration with someone I also follow! Love your hard work, Jesse. It's truly an artform, what you do, approaching different martial arts from the right perspective, exploring their differences and similarities not only in form but also in philosophy...
I love this man so much. Thank you for training with him and record his wisdom to share it with us. I hope, you had a great time there, it's truly a beautiful place.
That was a great 2 part piece, thank you! What an interesting and intelligent gentleman. I think what he said, what you covered, resonates not just with kung fu, karate, but all martial arts. I would be very happy if there were more videos and/or interviews with Master Shi.
That's why the vow of celibacy makes no sense. I want to protect my family. Who is the more ethical warrior? One with nothing to lose or something to protect?
Man this video was so inspiring the lessons from the Shaolin Master are totally worth not only for practice a martial art but for life too. I practice Choy lee fut Kung Fu and after watch this video i love to choose Kung Fu as my way thanks Jesse, keep going with your videos and your adventures, we really enjoy it a lot. Greeting from Chile.
I had a japanese Judo Sensei living here in Argentina, he was very wise and smart, unfortunately he passed away in 2021 at 96 year's old, now im 6th Dan Red/white belt and i have honor to him legacy, teaching Kodokan judo.
@@KARATEbyJesse Actually the best way to translate Wu Wei it is Action without attachments. Wei is action. Wu in chinese cosmology means empty (but full of potential - like an empty paper - you can draw or write anything on it, but right now its just the possibility). There is no ego, no expectations just 100% concentration on the present moment. Then you can easily and react to any situation and without excessive effort. It is no magic, just a skill that can be taught and trained. There is a 2006 movie called Peaceful Warrior, where it is perfectly shown and explained. It's actually based on a real story about an athlete. There are no martial martial arts, but the point is clear. Stop just training karate and start training everything - your life. Be always 100% in the present moment without attachments - that is the way to true mastery.
damn I trained Kung Fu when I was teenager, wish I had a master like this... that really explain and give meaning for everything you are training, not just do it because it is what it is because an instructor its telling to do only. So nice teaching.
I also trained in Kung Fu as a kid, in the notoriously competitive and bickering setting of the San Francisco Bay Area in the 90s. From my experience, there was always such a massive disconnect between the philosophy (which was sound) and the praxis (which was often petty and immature). Much of it came down to money: the biggest schools would obviously make the most money, and with so much competition for students (and with the advent of MMA chipping away at new students), these sifus would constantly talk crap about each other, boasting about fights that never happened, about superhuman feats they couldn't prove, and about prowess that was usually demonstrated brutally on new students, but rarely against strong, practiced opponents. In short, I also wish I had a master like this.
Such a great video. I deeply enjoy shaolin wisdom. Most of it I have heard BUT there is a enormous difference between hearing it from someone who actually live it and someone who just talk.
