Jeet Kun Do is an evolving discipline....even I was able to create my own unique submissions just from altering a so called "Old Style". It allows more flexibility when you fight. It also allows you to open you mind to abstract thinking. This Jeet Kun Do will make you a smarter person. More respectful, patient, less violent and less angry. You will learn about physics which is martial arts true root...Imagine a contortionist using todays JKD with Parkour/Capoeira elements added...
@fuddyduddie1 Great comment. Most people consider JKD a Martial art style in and of itself. Bruce Lee never proposed this, as he considered it as a 'blueprint" for interpereting other styles, to make them more effective, and disposing of the "classical mess" that could limit your options in a real fight.
@ebeneezzer the UFC showed that striking styles work fine, but only if tempered with grappling. wing chun or xing yi is still a great way to punch someone out, but you have to also have judo or jujutsu because it will probably end up in a grapple.
@ebeneezzer Worthless turd. Show some respect. There would be no UFC without this "chop socky bullshit", which has been around for thousands of years. Get a clue.
I will just jump into this discussion, It all works, new or old,i just have to say that the newer ones have more aspects to them such as ground fighting or gun defense, besides that there not much difference.
@omegaice8 move your style out of the octagon, where your facing, weapons (knives, clubs, metal poles or even guns) or multiple opponents and how good will it be ?? I'd put my money on a well trained Gung Fu man any day, what use is ground work when you're fighting two or more people?? multiple people is what Hung Kuen is designed for. Have an open mind and don't disrespect an art that will still be around when UFC is a distant memory
@popsjnr look i respect all systems, i practice Shotokan Karate but i also fight in amateur MMA fights and i have only lost once most MMA people can't fight at all: well at the amateur level, but Gung Fu is not practical, in the way they train too much wasted movements,
@omegaice8 Like I said take your style outside where you can tear off testicles (Monkey steals the peach) stick your fingers into someone's eyes (snake's forked tongue) rip out someone's windpipe (black tiger claw) or just dim mak people, I put my money on a properly trained Gung fu man. Let's not forget the health benefits, all these muscle bound MMA guys, muscles begin to die/atrophy when a person reaches mid 30's, most REAL Gung Fu men are skinny men with genuine internal power, who die old
"In kung fu the energy comes from the tension that is held in the chest muscles."
That is a hugely incorrect statement...every traditional Chinese martial art that I'm familiar with makes a point of keeping the chest empty in order to facilitate the structure that is needed for optimal balance/power/speed. Hell, as I've been taught, it's considered detrimental to good health to maintain tightness in the chest.
This master could not be more right about Kung fu and the modern world of today. He thought like this in the 80tis and he would be surprised how right he was. Kung Fu, Karate, Jiu-jitsu, all traditional styles is about to disappear. Replaced by new arts like Krav Maga, BJJ, MMA, Jeet Kune Do etc.. I think its a bad thing. The human beings have had two arms and two legs for as long as we can remember and the way you can get attacked is no different from the past. The old styles still work!
wrong the old styles dont work.. Bruce Lee himself testified to that and was even qutoed as saying that a boxer or wrestler with half the training of a tradtional fighter would win every time.
Traditonal martial arts are 99% of the time are being taught by guys who have never been a street fight or did not compete in full contact fight matches etc. So how the hell are you going to say they know what works?
@Jaiyeson I think martial arts have evolved with a changing world. Emphasis in the past would've been on life/death situations e.g. battle. For e.g. Jiu Jitsu was derived from Samuari battle skills i.e. to kill. But in times of peace, these skills could not be practiced realistically. Hence Judo focussed on Jiu Jitsu components that could be practiced safely and the emphasis then changed to sport. Some generations later, the Brazilians have focussed on the ground work of judo and we have BJJ.
The greatest Samurai duelest of all time Miyamoto Musashi just like Bruce Lee mocked all these tradtional schools. He was basically a homeless peasent who went around fighting in wars. When the wars were done he went from sword school to sword school whoopin peoples ass's. Most times with just a tree club or peice of firewood etc that he picked up against "master" samurai with the best swords and most renowned schools. Even back then real fighters made fun of "tradtional" styles
@Jaiyeson - Ultimately, pragmatism always beats theory. Musashi having been successful in many duels had a 'system.' But if others then learned the system from him but never actually fought (as sword fights are very uncommon nowadays), then we could say they are useless swordsmen but the system itself did work for someone once and was very effective.
I am in agreement that most teachers of most martial arts (modern as well as traditional) have not tested their system in real situations.
You keep trying to tie in the word "system" to make a case for tradtionalism. Which isnt working for you lol. Because a boxer, grappler, mma fighter etc all have "systems" the word is not exclusive to tradtionalist styles. Because a system that is not constantly tested and applied means very little and thats the main point of it all.
Also on Musashi he only trained a handful of students and even then he trained them like a coach shaping a boxer for a fight. Realistically.
@Jaiyeson What's in a word? I have no motive for making a case for 'traditional' non sparring styles. I practice Judo against fully resisting opponents..and experience and exert the pain regularly. I am actually in agreement that application by sparring achieves the aims of learning that style.. But I wouldn't go as far to say Traditional styles 'don't work.' I consider TKD + Capoeira unrealistic but I wouldn't want to receive a kick from practitioners of those styles. Each to their own.
A ten year old jumping on your face would hurt /kill you to. TKD is useless against a well rounded fighter. It doesnt work. Your motive may be unclear to you, but you are still making a case for tradtionalist styles. What is in a word you ask? Meaning
Tradtional styles dont work. Playing patty cake and foot tag will get you rocked. Bas Ruten said it best when addressing the question why dont you see tradtional styles in MMA. His answer "Why indeed ::with a grin: What works stays"
@Jaiyeson - Thank you for your reply. Yes,TKD fighters will get beaten if they attempt to throw fancy kicks against more well rounded fighters. But perhaps practitioners of TKD etc are happy in what they practise e.g. fighting each other in competition, even if there is ignorance in their happiness. I simply don't find it necessary to ridicule them as tempting as it may be.
I find it complely nexessary. Because I try my best to be a logical person and judge things based on evidence. Tradtional Arts make alot of claims of combat prowess... for decades we just accept these claims and we look to movies as proof of their valadity. Then people like Musashi, Bruce Lee, MMA fighters, etc etc come along and say put your money where your mouth is and lets test these claims. MANY TKD fighters try to compete with mma guys and get worked.. just youtube it..
@Jaiyeson but they all became styles over time, or a cult of personality surrounding the master. and for ever Musashi, there were countless people that challenged existing schools and were killed. also, Musashi was a war veteran, so he didn't just pick up a sword and become a master.
@80KungFu the styles died out because when being applied, they FAILED. maybe it's the way these styles are taught, or maybe it's the load of spiritual stuff infused into eastern MAs, but whatever the case, the traditional martial arts are suitable only if you have an edge over your opponent like muscle or speed...imagine a karate master against say anderson silva (UFC)...in the end, it's about whatever system works, and these seem to be better spiritual systems than martial systems
@iMaKeUsHoOk I understand the logic behind your thinking but its founded in false information. Those who failed didnt fail because of the system, they failed largely because true skill in traditional arts takes a decent degree of time. I started my training wtih Kajukenbo which is essentially MMA without all the rules that make it worthless in true street fighting(nowhere you cant hit etc) but found later that the arts that were constantly nailing me were traditional chinese systems.
I don't disagree with you that the old styles are still effective, but we're comparing muskets to modern firearms. It seems that modern styles are trying to enhance the older styles. I don't deny that a good kung fu artist can kick the crap out of someone, it's just that you hear all over youtube that the new arts are not as good as the old ones, and i have to disagree. The new arts wouldn't be here had they not proved themselves effective against the older arts. The older arts served as a yard
stick to determine whether the new styles would work. For instance, the Gracies tested their techniques not against "brawlers" but against trained warriors of the traditional arts like kung fu, etc. Those styles still work the way a musket still works, but the new styles came out and kept improving on the older ones to the point where the new styles carried all the power of the older ones plus a little something of their own. But I do give these styles the benefit of the doubt though because
@iMaKeUsHoOk also without some grounding in morality and philosophy, all you have are thugs with a few decent techniques. I'm not bashing on MMA fans as a whole but aside from a few examples, no real champion in MMA got to that stage without classical training along with it. People have forgotten what made these systems effective and thats effort, practice and above all true instruction in the real arts.
they are not teaching useless things. They train you how to kick, punch, etc. to kill someone. And I agree with you that the ring is not the best place to judge a style. Martial arts are war skills, not sport skills, so the battlefield might show styles like taekwondo or ninjutsu as extremely effective...I don't know for sure. But I'm very much against the spiritual systems of the eastern arts. Philosophies are fine by me, but the religion itself is usually infused. I took ninjutsu for about a
a year and all they did was talk about seeing with your eyes closed, clapping to heaven, etc. I have no problem with people's religions, but when it comes to beliefs and self-defense, I get very turned off. I just feel that learning some eastern arts is like converting to that art's founder's religion (in the case of ninjutsu, i think it was zen buddhism, but I'm not sure). Again, nothing against the religion, but sometimes you can't rely on psychic powers to fight someone (maybe not in my case)
@iMaKeUsHoOk it is true some do do that but most of the systems that Ive found (or rather the schools sorry) present why the philosophy leans a certain way from a buddhist or taoist pov but they dont focus on itm simply explain it and go back to the lesson. Only in one case have I heard of a Sifu that requires that to be a disciple you have to convert. Hell man I study Norhtern Shaolin and did Yang Tai Chi for 3 years plus, my Sifu used to be a Baptist Minister lol. I get what youre saying but.
@iMaKeUsHoOk I think you may have just found a teacher who didnt focus enough on the martial aspects of what they do. Whatever you do, live well and train well. *bows*
@iMaKeUsHoOk Gotta say also youve gotta stop looking at newer styles as such a complete evolution. They arent. BJJ for example(trained in it do give it props) is useless outside of a one on one fight largely) Krav Maga and properly trained kung fu have a lot in common, the main difference is that they started in a time of guns and other modern warfare, so while I kung fu stylist must train outside of the norm for that..you get the idea. Real traditional systems are not a musket to a 9mm.
@iMaKeUsHoOk people just need to train them properly and few do. My Sifu put it well. Real kung fu isnt pretty, it just works. If it doesnt, then it isnt kung fu.
@80KungFu But don't get me wrong, I love watching and even learning things from the traditional styles. I just think that perhaps the traditionals should train like bjj, judo, boxing, muay thai, etc. Also, too many fancy moves are not practical...maybe for sword fighting or hitting people on horses, etc.
@80KungFu to be perfectly honest the only way traditionalists are going to stop that is to prove that in real combat( a ring is not and will never be real save gladiator type stuff) the old styles still work.
@80KungFu I remember hearing one story of a 69 year old Shaolin Kung Fu master who fought an IDF commando to a standstill. Neither of them won, but it still proves my original point: It's not the style, it's the man.
@80KungFu I heard from a friend that a Shaolin Monk once fought a top-raking IDF commando to a standstill. Neither of them won. Which goes to show you it is not the style, it's the man that counts!
@USNCorpsman The rings act as weights, much like a resistance training. Today, instead of rings, you can also use wrist weights, or ankle weights. The idea being, if I perform a strike with 3, 4, or 5 pounds of weight on my wrists, it not only strengthens my wrists, but makes my attacks much faster. Rings can also be held in the hand, to improve finger strength.
Sorry, I was into it until he said that you must hold the energy in the chest. This goes against every teaching that any traditional master would ever give. The energy should be allowed to move freely. The mouth should be open to allow negative energy to leave the body and remove blockages. To use both a closed mouth, and tensed movements, you will do serious damage to yourself. No disrespect to the Sifu in this video nor to his students. I just do not see this as wise at all.
God, the more of these documentaries I watch, t he more respect I have for Asian culture and history. And yes, I know, these are just about the martial aspects, but it still doesn't mean that I can't respect 'em
This is another reason i moved to hong kong. The martial arts history is second to none.
corkyfraud 1 week ago in playlist Martial Arts The Way of the Warrior
4:06 that students face was epic...hes not going to cut you man..hes a master smfh
gv105468 4 months ago
Jeet Kun Do is an evolving discipline....even I was able to create my own unique submissions just from altering a so called "Old Style". It allows more flexibility when you fight. It also allows you to open you mind to abstract thinking. This Jeet Kun Do will make you a smarter person. More respectful, patient, less violent and less angry. You will learn about physics which is martial arts true root...Imagine a contortionist using todays JKD with Parkour/Capoeira elements added...
fuddyduddie1 6 months ago
@fuddyduddie1 Great comment. Most people consider JKD a Martial art style in and of itself. Bruce Lee never proposed this, as he considered it as a 'blueprint" for interpereting other styles, to make them more effective, and disposing of the "classical mess" that could limit your options in a real fight.
moo3992 4 months ago
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Fascinating that after over a decade of UFC people still believe in this chop socky bullshit
Wow ^^^ Chop Socky bullshit eh ? lmao , the UFC really has ruined martial arts. Hundreds of years of battle field combat must be wrong then lol !
miamicpl 8 months ago
Fascinating that after over a decade of UFC people still believe in this chop socky bullshit
ebeneezzer 10 months ago
@ebeneezzer the UFC showed that striking styles work fine, but only if tempered with grappling. wing chun or xing yi is still a great way to punch someone out, but you have to also have judo or jujutsu because it will probably end up in a grapple.
pacificimporters 9 months ago 2
@ebeneezzer Worthless turd. Show some respect. There would be no UFC without this "chop socky bullshit", which has been around for thousands of years. Get a clue.
moo3992 4 months ago
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That was a Cool Video keep it up...I'm just getting started...checkout my Channel when you have a chance. Let me know what you think. ;)
NinjaMarketingGroup 11 months ago
I will just jump into this discussion, It all works, new or old,i just have to say that the newer ones have more aspects to them such as ground fighting or gun defense, besides that there not much difference.
kickboxer1391 1 year ago
try this shit in the UFC
omegaice8 1 year ago
@omegaice8 ufc is worthless, sport only, restricted by rules.......
fmdangelo 1 year ago
@omegaice8 move your style out of the octagon, where your facing, weapons (knives, clubs, metal poles or even guns) or multiple opponents and how good will it be ?? I'd put my money on a well trained Gung Fu man any day, what use is ground work when you're fighting two or more people?? multiple people is what Hung Kuen is designed for. Have an open mind and don't disrespect an art that will still be around when UFC is a distant memory
popsjnr 1 year ago
@popsjnr look i respect all systems, i practice Shotokan Karate but i also fight in amateur MMA fights and i have only lost once most MMA people can't fight at all: well at the amateur level, but Gung Fu is not practical, in the way they train too much wasted movements,
omegaice8 1 year ago
@omegaice8 Like I said take your style outside where you can tear off testicles (Monkey steals the peach) stick your fingers into someone's eyes (snake's forked tongue) rip out someone's windpipe (black tiger claw) or just dim mak people, I put my money on a properly trained Gung fu man. Let's not forget the health benefits, all these muscle bound MMA guys, muscles begin to die/atrophy when a person reaches mid 30's, most REAL Gung Fu men are skinny men with genuine internal power, who die old
popsjnr 1 year ago
respect to Si Gong Chan Hon Chung (rip) and his succesor, Si Fu CHeon Yee Keung, my master in hk.
respect to the real tradition ...the hard hung kuen way
maxis4real87 1 year ago
tiger and crane fist looks like a variation of the hung gar style and southern shaolin
ryanWeap 1 year ago
I gonna beat you, "dancing" you farting Brits
Laxcon 1 year ago
"In kung fu the energy comes from the tension that is held in the chest muscles."
That is a hugely incorrect statement...every traditional Chinese martial art that I'm familiar with makes a point of keeping the chest empty in order to facilitate the structure that is needed for optimal balance/power/speed. Hell, as I've been taught, it's considered detrimental to good health to maintain tightness in the chest.
theMAG101 1 year ago
at 9:50 Notice the huge central AC in the back. That little room must be burning hot with all the training they do! That's G status!
ab1azee 2 years ago
I think master Chan is very able to kick my 6 feet, 160 pound ass with ease.
bigcrunch0 2 years ago
Master Chan is a great hearted man.
IllustratingCat 2 years ago
This master could not be more right about Kung fu and the modern world of today. He thought like this in the 80tis and he would be surprised how right he was. Kung Fu, Karate, Jiu-jitsu, all traditional styles is about to disappear. Replaced by new arts like Krav Maga, BJJ, MMA, Jeet Kune Do etc.. I think its a bad thing. The human beings have had two arms and two legs for as long as we can remember and the way you can get attacked is no different from the past. The old styles still work!
80KungFu 2 years ago 22
I think there will be some who pass it on...you perhaps?
ajaben 2 years ago
@80KungFu
wrong the old styles dont work.. Bruce Lee himself testified to that and was even qutoed as saying that a boxer or wrestler with half the training of a tradtional fighter would win every time.
Traditonal martial arts are 99% of the time are being taught by guys who have never been a street fight or did not compete in full contact fight matches etc. So how the hell are you going to say they know what works?
Jaiyeson 1 year ago
@Jaiyeson I think martial arts have evolved with a changing world. Emphasis in the past would've been on life/death situations e.g. battle. For e.g. Jiu Jitsu was derived from Samuari battle skills i.e. to kill. But in times of peace, these skills could not be practiced realistically. Hence Judo focussed on Jiu Jitsu components that could be practiced safely and the emphasis then changed to sport. Some generations later, the Brazilians have focussed on the ground work of judo and we have BJJ.
henh32 1 year ago 2
@henh32
The greatest Samurai duelest of all time Miyamoto Musashi just like Bruce Lee mocked all these tradtional schools. He was basically a homeless peasent who went around fighting in wars. When the wars were done he went from sword school to sword school whoopin peoples ass's. Most times with just a tree club or peice of firewood etc that he picked up against "master" samurai with the best swords and most renowned schools. Even back then real fighters made fun of "tradtional" styles
Jaiyeson 1 year ago
@Jaiyeson - Ultimately, pragmatism always beats theory. Musashi having been successful in many duels had a 'system.' But if others then learned the system from him but never actually fought (as sword fights are very uncommon nowadays), then we could say they are useless swordsmen but the system itself did work for someone once and was very effective.
I am in agreement that most teachers of most martial arts (modern as well as traditional) have not tested their system in real situations.
henh32 1 year ago
@henh32
You keep trying to tie in the word "system" to make a case for tradtionalism. Which isnt working for you lol. Because a boxer, grappler, mma fighter etc all have "systems" the word is not exclusive to tradtionalist styles. Because a system that is not constantly tested and applied means very little and thats the main point of it all.
Also on Musashi he only trained a handful of students and even then he trained them like a coach shaping a boxer for a fight. Realistically.
Jaiyeson 1 year ago
@Jaiyeson What's in a word? I have no motive for making a case for 'traditional' non sparring styles. I practice Judo against fully resisting opponents..and experience and exert the pain regularly. I am actually in agreement that application by sparring achieves the aims of learning that style.. But I wouldn't go as far to say Traditional styles 'don't work.' I consider TKD + Capoeira unrealistic but I wouldn't want to receive a kick from practitioners of those styles. Each to their own.
henh32 1 year ago
@henh32
A ten year old jumping on your face would hurt /kill you to. TKD is useless against a well rounded fighter. It doesnt work. Your motive may be unclear to you, but you are still making a case for tradtionalist styles. What is in a word you ask? Meaning
Tradtional styles dont work. Playing patty cake and foot tag will get you rocked. Bas Ruten said it best when addressing the question why dont you see tradtional styles in MMA. His answer "Why indeed ::with a grin: What works stays"
Jaiyeson 1 year ago
@Jaiyeson - Thank you for your reply. Yes,TKD fighters will get beaten if they attempt to throw fancy kicks against more well rounded fighters. But perhaps practitioners of TKD etc are happy in what they practise e.g. fighting each other in competition, even if there is ignorance in their happiness. I simply don't find it necessary to ridicule them as tempting as it may be.
henh32 1 year ago
@henh32
I find it complely nexessary. Because I try my best to be a logical person and judge things based on evidence. Tradtional Arts make alot of claims of combat prowess... for decades we just accept these claims and we look to movies as proof of their valadity. Then people like Musashi, Bruce Lee, MMA fighters, etc etc come along and say put your money where your mouth is and lets test these claims. MANY TKD fighters try to compete with mma guys and get worked.. just youtube it..
Jaiyeson 1 year ago
@Jaiyeson but they all became styles over time, or a cult of personality surrounding the master. and for ever Musashi, there were countless people that challenged existing schools and were killed. also, Musashi was a war veteran, so he didn't just pick up a sword and become a master.
pacificimporters 8 months ago
@Jaiyeson There are no absolutes. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't...same as anything else.
moo3992 4 months ago
@80KungFu the styles died out because when being applied, they FAILED. maybe it's the way these styles are taught, or maybe it's the load of spiritual stuff infused into eastern MAs, but whatever the case, the traditional martial arts are suitable only if you have an edge over your opponent like muscle or speed...imagine a karate master against say anderson silva (UFC)...in the end, it's about whatever system works, and these seem to be better spiritual systems than martial systems
iMaKeUsHoOk 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk I understand the logic behind your thinking but its founded in false information. Those who failed didnt fail because of the system, they failed largely because true skill in traditional arts takes a decent degree of time. I started my training wtih Kajukenbo which is essentially MMA without all the rules that make it worthless in true street fighting(nowhere you cant hit etc) but found later that the arts that were constantly nailing me were traditional chinese systems.
Bastion83 1 year ago
I don't disagree with you that the old styles are still effective, but we're comparing muskets to modern firearms. It seems that modern styles are trying to enhance the older styles. I don't deny that a good kung fu artist can kick the crap out of someone, it's just that you hear all over youtube that the new arts are not as good as the old ones, and i have to disagree. The new arts wouldn't be here had they not proved themselves effective against the older arts. The older arts served as a yard
iMaKeUsHoOk 1 year ago
stick to determine whether the new styles would work. For instance, the Gracies tested their techniques not against "brawlers" but against trained warriors of the traditional arts like kung fu, etc. Those styles still work the way a musket still works, but the new styles came out and kept improving on the older ones to the point where the new styles carried all the power of the older ones plus a little something of their own. But I do give these styles the benefit of the doubt though because
iMaKeUsHoOk 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk also without some grounding in morality and philosophy, all you have are thugs with a few decent techniques. I'm not bashing on MMA fans as a whole but aside from a few examples, no real champion in MMA got to that stage without classical training along with it. People have forgotten what made these systems effective and thats effort, practice and above all true instruction in the real arts.
Bastion83 1 year ago
they are not teaching useless things. They train you how to kick, punch, etc. to kill someone. And I agree with you that the ring is not the best place to judge a style. Martial arts are war skills, not sport skills, so the battlefield might show styles like taekwondo or ninjutsu as extremely effective...I don't know for sure. But I'm very much against the spiritual systems of the eastern arts. Philosophies are fine by me, but the religion itself is usually infused. I took ninjutsu for about a
iMaKeUsHoOk 1 year ago
a year and all they did was talk about seeing with your eyes closed, clapping to heaven, etc. I have no problem with people's religions, but when it comes to beliefs and self-defense, I get very turned off. I just feel that learning some eastern arts is like converting to that art's founder's religion (in the case of ninjutsu, i think it was zen buddhism, but I'm not sure). Again, nothing against the religion, but sometimes you can't rely on psychic powers to fight someone (maybe not in my case)
iMaKeUsHoOk 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk it is true some do do that but most of the systems that Ive found (or rather the schools sorry) present why the philosophy leans a certain way from a buddhist or taoist pov but they dont focus on itm simply explain it and go back to the lesson. Only in one case have I heard of a Sifu that requires that to be a disciple you have to convert. Hell man I study Norhtern Shaolin and did Yang Tai Chi for 3 years plus, my Sifu used to be a Baptist Minister lol. I get what youre saying but.
Bastion83 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk I think you may have just found a teacher who didnt focus enough on the martial aspects of what they do. Whatever you do, live well and train well. *bows*
Bastion83 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk Gotta say also youve gotta stop looking at newer styles as such a complete evolution. They arent. BJJ for example(trained in it do give it props) is useless outside of a one on one fight largely) Krav Maga and properly trained kung fu have a lot in common, the main difference is that they started in a time of guns and other modern warfare, so while I kung fu stylist must train outside of the norm for that..you get the idea. Real traditional systems are not a musket to a 9mm.
Bastion83 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk people just need to train them properly and few do. My Sifu put it well. Real kung fu isnt pretty, it just works. If it doesnt, then it isnt kung fu.
Bastion83 1 year ago
@iMaKeUsHoOk
What ninjutsu did you study? My brother studies and I have never heard of anything like that.
Outermainstream 1 year ago
@80KungFu But don't get me wrong, I love watching and even learning things from the traditional styles. I just think that perhaps the traditionals should train like bjj, judo, boxing, muay thai, etc. Also, too many fancy moves are not practical...maybe for sword fighting or hitting people on horses, etc.
iMaKeUsHoOk 1 year ago
@80KungFu to be perfectly honest the only way traditionalists are going to stop that is to prove that in real combat( a ring is not and will never be real save gladiator type stuff) the old styles still work.
Bastion83 1 year ago
@80KungFu I remember hearing one story of a 69 year old Shaolin Kung Fu master who fought an IDF commando to a standstill. Neither of them won, but it still proves my original point: It's not the style, it's the man.
Kakarot21591 1 year ago
@80KungFu they wont disappear, just go undergroud and refine themselves....again. *bows* Live well and train well.
Bastion83 2 months ago
@80KungFu I heard from a friend that a Shaolin Monk once fought a top-raking IDF commando to a standstill. Neither of them won. Which goes to show you it is not the style, it's the man that counts!
Kakarot21591 1 day ago
One reason is for conditioning the arms.
umasbob 2 years ago
question: what is the use for those rings on the guy's arms?
USNCorpsman 2 years ago
strength training, endurance, speed, works the upper body, shoulders, biceps, forearm. increases the power to the punch
darkcupid4 2 years ago
@USNCorpsman The rings act as weights, much like a resistance training. Today, instead of rings, you can also use wrist weights, or ankle weights. The idea being, if I perform a strike with 3, 4, or 5 pounds of weight on my wrists, it not only strengthens my wrists, but makes my attacks much faster. Rings can also be held in the hand, to improve finger strength.
aedimus 1 year ago
gongfu panda, sifu
nicolaswuwu 2 years ago
Sorry, I was into it until he said that you must hold the energy in the chest. This goes against every teaching that any traditional master would ever give. The energy should be allowed to move freely. The mouth should be open to allow negative energy to leave the body and remove blockages. To use both a closed mouth, and tensed movements, you will do serious damage to yourself. No disrespect to the Sifu in this video nor to his students. I just do not see this as wise at all.
swordnerd108 3 years ago 2
In China, it is called sifu not sensei.
JudoYAY 3 years ago 2
amen. ^_^
dragonhalfchao 3 years ago
From time to time, you hear good old Britannia's condescension come through, but this is still an amazing act of documentation.
davevontexas 3 years ago 3
is it just me or does this video take ages to load? part 1 wasnt like this...
shadowsteve 3 years ago
i wanted to know did they made on for korean hapkido judo taekwondo gumdo yudo and ssirum because thats all the martial arts im learing
UzumakiNaruto24 3 years ago
i've never heard of gumdo yudo or ssirum -- could you explain these to me a bit please?
paulianna1 2 years ago
God, the more of these documentaries I watch, t he more respect I have for Asian culture and history. And yes, I know, these are just about the martial aspects, but it still doesn't mean that I can't respect 'em
Cr4ckerjake 3 years ago 16
A very famous master. I believe he was head of hong kong martial arts association. Historical footage!
lorne108 4 years ago
That Kwan Do form was great!
jamesejudy3 4 years ago