World Wushu Championships 2010 by Empty Mind Films

[miguelquintanajr]

the wu dang was nice, as always.

[819022]

what the fuck is this, do they actually get to hit something?

[aterlvx]

@819022 Actually, Wushu (Kung Fu) is divided in two parts: Taolu and Sanshou (or Sanda). Sanshou is for fighting, and if you look for Sanshou videos you will find guys punching and kicking each other. What you see here is Taolu, and it's for training the spirit.

[BoogieManSince1977]

@aterlvx Absolutely correct mate! ...... have trained Taolu ....... will be training Sanshou Next Year.... Can't Wait.... :D

[R1Prev]

the gingers dad kinda looked like hugo weaving, just putting that out there.

[mriley858]

Fuck this I thought I was gonna see someone get knocked the fuck out fuckin god damnit

[FooDanger]

2:18 WTF is a ginger doing performing Wushu in China...

[MrDolluser]

@FooDanger ... and gingers can't do wushu because...?

[sehelheten]

My sifhu Jakob Isaksson representing Sweden recived one silver and one bronze at this event. He was coched by teacher Tang Li Long from Wudang Health and Gong Fu academy.

[jayangli]

nice video!

[Jetsudolma]

whats the song called..?

[Jetsudolma]

wow that is so interesting - I also want to learn Wushu-----

[DilPhyI]

@NeoTranshuman There's different parts to Wushu you dumbass. Obviously, when you're in a fight you don't "dance" around like you said

[loeaglelo]

@NeoTranshuman u think you can take a Sanda fighter on? (sanda is contemporary wushu too...wushu isn't all about taolu, or forms. if you can't appreciate something for it's value, don't talk trash about it).

[trickortrish]

Amateurs...

[darin30may]

It is not true that in US the martial arts have a fake presence. The reason that can be miss-interpreted are the multitude of "After-school karate" centers that in fact are a legal shortcut for running a day-care business. Levels of proficiency varying in US like they may vary in any other country.

[Xargxes]

The ginger...

[xanderdashredder]

Wu Shu is definitely one of the most aesthetically pleasing martial arts.

[TheAndchipzz]

Even though this kind of martial arts is not very powerful, at least it is more enjoyable to watch compare to boxing, which is not sophisticated nor classy at all. But, the ninja art is still the most powerful and deadliest of all.

[loeaglelo]

@TheAndchipzz there is no such thing as an art which is "better" or "worse"--it all comes down to personal preference and how hard a person trains.

[Alerialope]

Wow, this video is really an inspiration to keep on training!

[Montreal2833]

this retarded sport remind of dragon ballz thumbs up for all the boxers out there!

[trapdeath]

2:20 Hadouken!

[Alatrid87]

thats not traditional Wushu, thats what the real master calls Ti Cao , no Yi Nian(intention) Zhen(spirit) or posture, totally fake

[x3SoloTalent]

3:42 tahts ip man!

[8matthewlee8]

@x3SoloTalent if only

[ervin920]

lol mma. what a joke. just ppl punching and kicking. no skill at all.

[runeseekerz]

I bet that that asian guy at 0:07 was blind :D

[Ahmadkhamash]

0:25 Is the Real martial arts

[arikateno]

hot chicks at the beginning hurray!

[DomDollx]

i want to be part of the world the man is playing his little instrument about ...beautiful

[JMBZ78]

I wish every country can keep their traditions these days and bring them to new millenium. To show their children the courage, the beauty and art of the things they were doing for hundreds of years....

[s087079]

where can buy this video?

I am taiwan's friend

empty mind Films is GOOD movie maker !!

[XiaoLinLong]

Why are Taoist Priests allowed to compete?

Does anybody else find it a little unfair competition? lol

[YouFirstEye]

@XiaoLinLong It's a martial competition. Actually, There are two major divisions; one is for china nationals; another for overseas. These two groups do not compete against each other. However, the competition in the first division is much tougher.

[RexDisaster91]

some day il have the privilege to participate in a world championship.

[aeortiz2004]

I had the privilege of being a participant in this tournament...It is an experience that I will not forget!!! 一个拥抱中国 !!

[rodrigotol]

3:37 That's My Shifu!!!

[ausreir]

Traditional Chinese martial arts, say Taijiquan, goes far beyond physical prowess. Its foundations are derived from Taoist philosophy. Even for us Chinese, the archaic language used at times makes it difficult for us to grasp the spirit of Taijiquan, let along translated it correctly for others.

I'll forgive people who are "faking". What I cannot forgive however, is people charging a fortune to teach crap. And yes, not commenting on such things takes great discipline.

[PilemZnim]

what is the name of song or artist? songs like that are just freakin awesome when your going to sleep or going into a trans... whats the artist or similiar artists name????

[DavidEdwardSchnell]

DEEP!

[TaichiTalk]

If Iahve been told by you guys up there , i would have make it to Shiyan city in October.plse let me know the next one over there, Ok.thanks

[tyrelhaz]

Once again, I find an emotion I had not anticipated being brought to the fore. Awe.

[Jujube20]

For americans, martial arts is more like a hobby or pass time. In china and other areas like it, martial arts is a family tradition. It's a heritage. That's why it seems more epic there. Theyr'e not just martial artists. They're people preserving their history. They may have family that practiced for years, then family before them.

[Rhizomio]

Although there are undoubtedly dedicated martial artists on display in the video, I'd just like to point out that there is a hardcore subculture of internal martial artists in China who do gather to compare skills. If you are not taking part you are not invited. The level of skill in China is actually epic.

[ligisky]

Remember... you are expressing the technique, not doing the technique

that's what I saw in U.S.A competitors

I do understand your point of view :)

[aktionmancer604]

great video. thanks for making it

[ligisky]

THE MOST DIFFICULT THING IN THE WORLD IS TO KNOW HOW TO DO A THING AND TO WATCH SOMEONE ELSE DO IT WRONG, WITHOUT COMMENT.

[Zarat818]

Sweet vid

[ihatefakersandposers]

it is always worth to wait for your videos, thanks for all the awesomeness and epicness! by the way, the music sounds very nicely! and i want to go to china!

[skfbz]

@ihatefakersandposers Me too!

Amituofo Amituofo Amituofo!

[ihatefakersandposers]

@skfbz haha :3

[skfbz]

@ihatefakersandposers ^^ Long live China

[DomDollx]

yet again, beautiful and moving thank you

[vlad48329reborn]

this reminded me of how fake martial arts are in the u.s.a.

[ChibiZone]

@vlad48329reborn Yeah xD seriously, everything here is so lax. Not much is taken seriously.

[ligisky]

@vlad48329reborn

YOU CAN JUST TELL BY THE FORM WHO KNOWS MARTIAL ARTS. U.S.A PARTICIPANTS HAVE NOTHING TO DO IN THERE AMONG REAL TAI-CHI MASTERS

[Fhilbo]

@ligisky you're a fool

[ligisky]

@Fhilbo

I have discovered that all human evil comes from this; man's being unable to sit still and quiet in a room alone.

[SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky Answer me one thing, what is the real name of Tai Chi??? You seem so against the USA participants yet you use the American name for the art. If you believe them so much under the other Tai Chi masters then you should know the real name of the art without having to Google it, am I not correct???

[ligisky]

@SephirothSeraeoth

Is not that I'm against USA participants but if you practice martial arts you can just tell who knows. If I'm using the universal terminoligy of tai-chi instead of taijiquan? The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision. But the way I'm an american soldier trained in many arts and I respect all of them.

[SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky Aye that is true, and I will say that in general there are not so many true american masters of Martial Arts as you may find in the Orients because of how martial arts is perceived and practiced in the US. But this event isn't only in the US, actually the situation is much worse in the UK and other parts of Europe depending. But even if they are doing it wrongly or not seeming to be talented or amazing at the physical technique I don't see that as reason to speak badly of them.

[SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky The fact remains that they are actually trying to practice their art and if they are serious enough to actually go to a championship to show off their skills they obviously don't just think of this as a small side hobby to practice on and off and they have passion for what they are doing. And in my opinion one does not have to be the best at the physical aspects of martial arts to be a master in one sense of the word, some people I know haven't entirely mastered the physical side of ...

[SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky martial arts but they have by far mastered the mental and spiritual side far beyond many others I've known to have mastered the physical side. Others you seem against because their skills are seemingly inadequate perhaps haven't practiced long in their art before this video was made but still had the passion and courage to join the championship, who knows.

[SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky I do apologise for the 10000 responses but I can only type so much in a box. I would like to add finally that people like that are not pathetic, it all depends on why they have no vision for there are many reasons and many of those are not pathetic and something that can be helped with guidance. My mother to was an american soldier in the Marine Corps and was trained her entire life in martial arts so I to respect all arts and those who truely and passionately practice them.

[FearThisChannel]

@vlad48329reborn You betcha they're fake. In the U.S.A. they make a big show of it and all they focus on is how they're beating each other up. In the U.S.A. it is like: the bigger and more agressive the fighters, the better.

In China it's exactly the opposite. They focus on the art itself. It's, of course, also a bit for the show, but it's not meant to be a big festival, as WWE can be.

[vlad48329reborn]

i'm currently taking a cultural anthropology course at my college and after studying much on family systems in different societies around the world, the high aggressive and competitive behavior is how u.s. people are raised to be.  it's part of our Independent societal structure. while in places like china there is a more dependent societal structure that emphasizes pretty much the exact opposite as u.s. culture. very interesting stuff when you get into the fine details.

[Jaygenius]

@vlad48329reborn How are Chinese people NOT aggressive/competitive?

[vlad48329reborn]

going off what i have seen and learned of their society (in general and in marital arts) through a pen-pal in china, i'd say it's their strict discipline. there are probably other aspects to the culture that figure in but they have a great deal of respect and there is apparently no, or very little, prejudices or hatred amongst the people there. they are rather polite and curious about new things and people. they also cherish their historical culture with reverence. very different from the u.s.

[Jaygenius]

@vlad48329reborn Oh, I guess you meant in the context of society/life in general? Rather than the competitive sports aspect.

[vlad48329reborn]

mostly i did mean in the sense of sociality. but i do see similar behavior in sports competition with at least martial arts. i've had a chance to meet and compete against some chinese and other asians in tournaments. they were pretty composed individuals. while attacking is an aggressive action there is no sense of them actually wanting to hurt the person while doing it (like with americans). they also don't take the aggressive emotion outside of the ring like americans do.

[Jaygenius]

@vlad48329reborn Agreed. In training though, I've never seen anybody more dedicated than the people you'll find at Chinese wushu schools.

[vlad48329reborn]

my friend, Jesse Ling (part chiense), had spent some time in training at a shaolin temple one or two summers while on break from college. what he described in an interview with me was not so much unbelievable was it was something i'd expect. but it makes me envious that my society (u.s.a.) could never be anything like that. mostly because chinese culture is based around cooperation, while u.s. culture is based around competition. there's a lot to be said on it.

[DopoNotte]

@vlad48329reborn

No prejudices or hatred amongst the people in China? Have you ever seen an older Chinese woman get onto a bus? Have you ever asked Chinese what they think of Japanese? Have you ever asked what Chinese think of 'lo faan' ?

Try it sometime and you'll get a real glimpse into their culture. Sure they have a great deal many things to teach others, like soft power. But there is a lot they can learn from us as well.

[mikeleoMagna]

@DopoNotte could u shut it and enjoy the video? and try reading some papers instead of sleeping under it.

[DopoNotte]

@mikeleoMagna

Your comment makes no sense. Plus you're 18, and judging by the idiocy in your comments, I'm guessing you're a little shit who knows nothing.

Congratulations!!

[KyleJordanDrewitz]

@vlad48329reborn Im not even from the US and I'm sick of reading you bash them. I know they arnt perfect in any way but keep your shitty thoughts to your self you make my sick. there are much better ways to get your point across than to be disrespectfull.

[DopoNotte]

@vlad48329reborn

You realize wushu is fake right? That it's an invention of the communist govt to promote Chinese culture? And how whenever the international stage gets too competitive, the govt changes the rules, and forms of wushu so China has an edge?

Right? You did know this....

[bharathbalram41]

@DopoNotte  wushu is not fake it is a beautiful martial art teaching u how to fight close range battles

[DopoNotte]

@bharathbalram41

You know how I am certain you are absolutely full of it? The most common and popular form of Wushu is "Long Fist." Do you think a style called "Long Fist" is used for 'close range battles' ?

Hmm??

[RoyalDragonusa]

@DopoNotte

That depends on the type of Long Fist. Some actually are done close in. Shaolin Tai Tzu Cang Chuan is an example of a Long Fist style that fights in close.

The term "Long Fist" is derived from several things depending on what art you are talking about. Many begin the engagement from a great distance (kicking range, as opposed to punching range). However, they actual fight is much closer in, often ending with takedowns that are performed hip to hip, shoulder to shoulder.

[razvantnc]

@vlad48329reborn don't be hasty talking

[8matthewlee8]

@vlad48329reborn well not all are fake but i think this is what i would call TRUE martial arts

[PcCAvioN]

@8matthewlee8 Actually, martial arts didn't even start in the East. The term derives from latin, meaning "art of Mars". The earliest usage was in the 1550s to describe the sophisticated combat systems of Europe. Asia just stole it because their fighting could also be used for dancing :P

[8matthewlee8]

@PcCAvioN ...........eeeer i never said anything about the origin i just called this true martial arts...

[SushiCoke]

@PcCAvioN who cares. the term probably came from europe but "martial arts" existed in asia way before 1550s :P

[TheMooseVlogs]

This inspired me to start doing Tai Chi again. Very well done!