From what I've seen of gung fu, it looks gladitorial, or exhibition based rather than combat based. Too many wasted motions for the benefit of the observer. One reason Hatsumi's art is so difficult is that you can't see most of what is happening, because its not designed to be watched.
Yeah, and that's exactly why people thought that Ninjas had "supernatural" abilities, they didn't see what was really going on.
Like, three samurais attack a peasant farmer (yes, "ninjas" were usually farmers, they were only assassins in a certain era, and still it wasn't so common, but as I was saying) three samurais attack a farmer, one moment he is there, and the next, two of them are down and he is beside you. What happened? Did the farmer teleport? I believe that's why it was thought
Every martial art has its advantages. Kung-Fu, because its realy simply and effective, Kendo because it increases upper-body-strength, judo because it builds confidence and discipline, . Ninjutsu improves endurance (the "nin" in ninjutsu translates to endurance or stealth), and shows how to use an opponent's size and speed to your advantage.
that's right, Kenjutsu is the real samurai art, I trained under Katori Shinto Ryu before I began my studies in the Bujinkan, an I can tell... kendo is not a martial art, is like fencing, no art at all, just the "sport" thing.
Shaolin Kungfu is only top because it is probably the oldest, it has uncounted forms and styles and encompass a total training of the body. Physically, mentally, and were the first to treat them both as a whole. Where even modern science is now catching up there, in the realm of Psychoneuroimmunology. The effects that the will has on the body. Shaolins are the masters of this, dulling nerves, and in many ways improving thier own physique through pure will, not just training.
uh are you unaware that shaolin has nothing to do with the temple anymore? or the monks?
its just a word used for classification... everything that wasnt wudan was tagged as shaolin, Swordsage did an awesome set on the topic, definitely worth a watch, actually everything he makes is worth watching.
the previous grandmaster of ninjutsu toshitsugu takamatsu was the last living combat ninja he did fight a master of shaolin kung fu, the 2 called it a draw and went and pounded beers. true story.
The art can only teach you so much, the rest is your own perseverance. As entertaining as these scales may be; you can never put one art above another in terms of use or effectiveness.
But I've only been learning Bujinkan for 2-3 months so I might be wrong.
appear in a puff of smoke (2:38) yes magicians do too the smoke is to hide the fact that they were hiding behind a curtain or a hol ein the ground ive bin to hatsumis classes there is nothing special about them and its overpriced
Ninpo should be #1. Its still in use today, although, sadly, the traditional values are lost, unless you train in th traditional way like in the Bujinkan and Genbukan.
as a practitioner of bujinkan and shaoling gungfu i do say bujinkan is very useful if you need to evade and kill and so on but shaolin art is much more powerful, so do what i do and get both :P
WHO GIVES A SHIT WHAT MARTIAL ART MADE NUMBER 1!!!
Some people really have to wake up and realise that it isn’t the art but the fighter!
thenoirkid 1 year ago 7
Does anybody know if this episode of the discovery channel is here on youtube?
I cant find it !
CBoavida 1 year ago 2
shiken haramitsu daikomyo
ronzzo45 1 year ago 8
where can i find the rest of this?
TeaBagJizzer 2 years ago
number four? NUMBER FOUR?
youve got to be kiddin me!
it is the greatest martial art of all times
also kung fu and ninpo share the same roots.......from india through a guy called bodhi dharma also known a daruma
angadsamurai10 2 years ago 3
3:22 is the best part!
122idai 2 years ago
should be #1
ItalianMuscle88 2 years ago
From what I've seen of gung fu, it looks gladitorial, or exhibition based rather than combat based. Too many wasted motions for the benefit of the observer. One reason Hatsumi's art is so difficult is that you can't see most of what is happening, because its not designed to be watched.
Ryanshinobi 2 years ago 16
Yeah, and that's exactly why people thought that Ninjas had "supernatural" abilities, they didn't see what was really going on.
Like, three samurais attack a peasant farmer (yes, "ninjas" were usually farmers, they were only assassins in a certain era, and still it wasn't so common, but as I was saying) three samurais attack a farmer, one moment he is there, and the next, two of them are down and he is beside you. What happened? Did the farmer teleport? I believe that's why it was thought
salamani 2 years ago
Every martial art has its advantages. Kung-Fu, because its realy simply and effective, Kendo because it increases upper-body-strength, judo because it builds confidence and discipline, . Ninjutsu improves endurance (the "nin" in ninjutsu translates to endurance or stealth), and shows how to use an opponent's size and speed to your advantage.
femoman 2 years ago 9
Kendo's a sport man, like soccer or football. Soccer improves legs....
homeboyteddyisaliar 2 years ago
that's right, Kenjutsu is the real samurai art, I trained under Katori Shinto Ryu before I began my studies in the Bujinkan, an I can tell... kendo is not a martial art, is like fencing, no art at all, just the "sport" thing.
Akira161 2 years ago
based on real life dangerous cutting swords , although it is a form of fencing , it still helps with Timing , distance and angles ... :-)
Tadashiikrii 2 years ago
Shaolin Kungfu is only top because it is probably the oldest, it has uncounted forms and styles and encompass a total training of the body. Physically, mentally, and were the first to treat them both as a whole. Where even modern science is now catching up there, in the realm of Psychoneuroimmunology. The effects that the will has on the body. Shaolins are the masters of this, dulling nerves, and in many ways improving thier own physique through pure will, not just training.
lastsophist 2 years ago 3
it's not the oldest. shaolin isn't the origin of kung fu. bhodhidharma didn't even teach martial arts
smileandatear 2 years ago
Sorry.. what you said is a bit of bullshit.
Quote:
"Where even modern science is now catching up there, in the realm of Psychoneuroimmunology"
Stop being stupid.
Listen... nobody can improve the "body" through pure will. Fucking snap out of it.
That's mental, not physical. Example, you can't get stronger through will, unless your adrenalin kicks in. You are talking absolute shit.
ArchitectOfEvil 2 years ago
shaolin kungfu?
uh are you unaware that shaolin has nothing to do with the temple anymore? or the monks?
its just a word used for classification... everything that wasnt wudan was tagged as shaolin, Swordsage did an awesome set on the topic, definitely worth a watch, actually everything he makes is worth watching.
Creationsofmyown 1 year ago
anyone know a good place to train in toronto?
krakenrock 2 years ago
There is a dojo out near Caledon in a place called Erin
thairis2 2 years ago
ninjutsu its the best ! simple efective and very dangerous , no need to do big jumps and or screaming shit !
ninmau 2 years ago 3
the previous grandmaster of ninjutsu toshitsugu takamatsu was the last living combat ninja he did fight a master of shaolin kung fu, the 2 called it a draw and went and pounded beers. true story.
xdeathsxheadx 2 years ago 2
2:20 was very cool and effective
ionfreak93 2 years ago
haha a grown man playign ninja. how silly.
BrotherEmir 2 years ago
The art can only teach you so much, the rest is your own perseverance. As entertaining as these scales may be; you can never put one art above another in terms of use or effectiveness.
But I've only been learning Bujinkan for 2-3 months so I might be wrong.
TomNortherner 2 years ago
Kual es la diferencia entre bujinkan y genbukan??? O.o
bujinkan rlz !! :D
peindroza 3 years ago
good good
nicktheone118 3 years ago
appear in a puff of smoke (2:38) yes magicians do too the smoke is to hide the fact that they were hiding behind a curtain or a hol ein the ground ive bin to hatsumis classes there is nothing special about them and its overpriced
blueman807 3 years ago
best part is at 3:20 secs!
shinobi1471 3 years ago
If I remember well... it Karate was #2 and Kung fu #1
BujinkanSatoriDojo 3 years ago
Ninpo should be #1. Its still in use today, although, sadly, the traditional values are lost, unless you train in th traditional way like in the Bujinkan and Genbukan.
Haku92292 2 years ago
if it is #4 then what is #1 ??? thx for uploading the video! ^_^
pedoro4477 3 years ago
bit late, but the number 1 is shaolin kungfu (altho as a ninjutsuka i naturally disagree ;P)
ImmortalMojo 3 years ago 7
as a practitioner of bujinkan and shaoling gungfu i do say bujinkan is very useful if you need to evade and kill and so on but shaolin art is much more powerful, so do what i do and get both :P
lucdanielaubut 3 years ago
I do that with judo as you do with shaolin lucdanielaubut.Although I to am a bujinkan practicioner. Good to mix things up a bit.
vali4theworld 3 years ago
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and free will.
Shizukabushi 3 years ago 13
Not about the most powerful.its About the most effective. About self defence. Ninjutsu makes it so that strength is a weakness.
fairplayguy 2 years ago 3
Lol the word is NINJA, not ninjutsuka
Shizukabushi 3 years ago 2