Way of the Warrior - Kung Fu, the Hard Way [2/4]

Part of a eight part series documentary on the Martial Arts of south and south east Asia, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. This episode starts off by following a small Kung Fu school in Hong Kong and eventually talks about the spread of Kung Fu through out the world. With this the episode follows a small British school and finally an American school with a teacher who was close friends with Bruce Lee. Part 2 of 4 parts.

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[80KungFu]

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!

[Cr4ckerjake]

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

[corkyfraud]

This is another reason i moved to hong kong. The martial arts history is second to none.

[Bastion83]

@80KungFu they wont disappear, just go undergroud and refine themselves....again. *bows* Live well and train well.

[gv105468]

4:06 that students face was epic...hes not going to cut you man..hes a master smfh

[moo3992]

@Jaiyeson There are no absolutes. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't...same as anything else.

[moo3992]

@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]

@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.

[fuddyduddie1]

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...

[pacificimporters]

@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]

@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.