Shaolin Temple Fighting Monks

Forms of early combat of the famous fighting monks of the Shaolin Temple located in the Song Mountains near Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. This is where the martial art of Kung Fu was birthed. Andrea shot this video while living with us as a teacher intern in 2004. We took her to the Shaolin Temple to learn more about the culture and history of the Chinese people in Henan Province.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• China
• Shaolin
• Martial
• Arts

[KakoiDedikuSan]

And I'm certain if those "plastic swords" were metal and they "danced" with you I'm certain it would be considered real fighting...

[KakoiDedikuSan]

Why does everyone have to be a critic?

[doctdog]

was it the background music that gave it away?

[KrustallosIce2888]

... this is just for show~

not real fighting

[SnakeChimera]

some chinese weapons are usually that thin. However, the only difference is that the ones they're using aren't bladed. Why are they thin? Cuz, its better to parry with a thin sword than a thick sword because a thin sword can slap a thick sword away. However, its harder to master a thin sword than a thick sword. That's why it takes so much training

[ramarrevan]

please. dont hate on fighters who work so hard on their techniques and practices until you yourself have fought and beaten them. not this "oh i could kill" you should nevver trash, but if so. never until after youve literally already beat them

[trivium666fan]

its real weapons, but they r so paper thing and flexible for look that they dont look like real weapons...haha

[bugred]

ya its a form. Just with two people instead of one. Not really a form though but a show.

[wandush]

I have seen this show life.. its more like dancing with plastic swords than real fighting, but it sure requires years of training

[richard4120]

wow