Is Shaolin Martial Arts useful in a street fight?
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@voltrondefofunv5708
Жыл бұрын
I just want to be a bad mofo like u
@anshumanupadhyay7208
Жыл бұрын
🎉 Q- Can the types of breathing (from the anime Demon Slayer ) can be used in real life
@Gold-fish-Guy
Жыл бұрын
@@anshumanupadhyay7208no
@tentaplayz3691
11 ай бұрын
@@anshumanupadhyay7208lol no💀😭
@tenaciousspectre3383
11 ай бұрын
After being homeless and being attacked out of nowhere I couldn't have time to think but I didn't even think of fear neither mind, I felt absolutely free of mind
Refreshing breath of honesty and words of wisdom sir
@stigtuneback1966
Жыл бұрын
he reason like bruce lee , free and empty your mind when fighting .
@tentaplayz3691
11 ай бұрын
Ultra Instinct
Animals are the ultimate martial artists, they don't think about what they are going to do, they just react .
@leekelley4701
Жыл бұрын
No doubt
@thevillageyid
Жыл бұрын
True but the idea of martial arts is to react without thinking but in the most efficient way.
@itubecollection1623
Жыл бұрын
@@thevillageyid that sound almost like Bruce Lee
@thevillageyid
Жыл бұрын
@@itubecollection1623 Yeah. But I think anyone who studies martial arts with an open mind comes to that conclusion. At first when you train everything feels a bit mechanical but the more you do it and start adding your own personal flavor to it it becomes more ingrained and natural.
@alexdo3838
Жыл бұрын
Lol😂😂😂, they do train their reaction when they play as a baby. Like how kittens play, how puppies play. That is them practicing for the later fights.
Experience is necessary. Stop being afraid to loose. Failure is your best teacher.
@user-vp1vl6yp9t
Жыл бұрын
wtf, who told you that? your daddy? there are too many second chances in your world maybe you've been in and out American judicial system too many times your life is a playground. you've never lived in real life, you only fail once you only have one chance to experience failure you are dead after, boy
@techfoolcasey4348
Жыл бұрын
Failure in a dojo, I'm ok with. Failing to take care of those I love would wreck me. And loosing to a loutish thug , getting wrecked would hurt my feelings.
@willstanley6084
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you need to be loose. What you don't want to is 'lose'.
@KAZ3EM
Жыл бұрын
right! in the worst case you go to hospital or die! that's nature! better than being an afraid coward!
@Minizu4
Жыл бұрын
Bro experience is not necessary. If I fought someone my own weight class I’d win unless they’re super experienced, but otherwise I’d win. The reason I believe I can win is cuz I fight to kill and I don’t fight to survive. My philosophy is if you’re going to die might as well take them with you.
The rule for street fight is: Break all the rules and fight dirty.
@keyboardlevelover
Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@pdcombatartsperisaidirisil1862
Жыл бұрын
The rules are there are no rules
@Otheisis
Жыл бұрын
that's what the shaolin says
@anguslazy
8 ай бұрын
does that mean you have to break the rule of breaking the rules and not break the rules? meaning that you would have to follow the rule of breaking the rule and break the rule about breaking rules and not break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules and follow the rules and break the rules?
@oomraden
8 ай бұрын
@@anguslazyexactly
Bro ended the debate on which marital art is the best
@theman0110
7 ай бұрын
It's a stupid debate tbh just a way to feel confident in the style you use like what the monk said any can be useful 🫡
@SuperAgua
5 ай бұрын
@theman0110 any of the practical martial arts can be useful. All of the shitty non practical ones like kung fu, aikido, tai chi for example aren't useful at all.
@fbi8372
3 ай бұрын
All martial arts worked if you free your heart
@FadedX312
3 ай бұрын
@@theman0110ye it’s so true. I can almost imagine some people would be like “if someone like IP man practiced Muay Thai or kickboxing blah blah he would be even more deadlier compared to him practicing wingchun or whatever” well tbh it may be true to some extent but either way they all have their own uses
@ioplarux8012
3 ай бұрын
muy thai still best any other sucks since they all become obsolete
This was possibly the best answer that could be given.
I do both Shaolin Kung fu and sanda so it’s nice seeing a master stating facts
@lemuelprince6668
Жыл бұрын
I do Sanda also and it's better than shallow Kung fu
@STEFRICH60500P
Жыл бұрын
Did you know that sanda is originally a tamil word from India wich means "fight" . #indiacraddleofmartialarts . ☝️😃🤜💯💢
@taijime3649
Жыл бұрын
@@STEFRICH60500P Da means fight and San means free hands in Chinese. It's just means free fight...not copying any words from anyone.
@dingleberry4234
Жыл бұрын
@@STEFRICH60500P ok... and
@xXPurplePizzaFNaFXx
Жыл бұрын
@@lemuelprince6668 no martial art is better than the other.. It depends on the person. The soul. The mind.
The famous Bruce Lee once said the art of fighting without fighting..
@user-ju9fv2om6o
5 ай бұрын
Thats from the art of war . Look it up .
Truth. Also, avoiding confrontation by using your best weapon, your brain, is always your first option.
@Wes_Bradley-Taubner
7 ай бұрын
Brain and Nike shoes
I remember seeing at the gas station on the Palisades Parkway. I was going to the bathroom room and you were coming out and I yelled out loud... Hey! You're that Shaolin Monk. You smiled and shook my hand.
@pawa7714
Жыл бұрын
he smiled because he didn't wash his hand
@russellmanley5502
Жыл бұрын
@@pawa7714 You must wear a helmet with chin strap.
@pawa7714
Жыл бұрын
@@russellmanley5502 you must kiss me
@sparkmcclendon9067
Жыл бұрын
God bless your family
@ianjohngonzales4066
Жыл бұрын
@@pawa7714lol😅
This man is speaking the truth. I do taekwondo and my master taught me to avoid as many fights as possible. Some people who don’t do martial arts are like “can you knock me out with a kick” or they say that kicks never work in a fight. This man has wisdom
@MxM.202
4 ай бұрын
Why do u avoid fights what's the reason bc there's no point ?
@mxvrdahegaouwu7577
4 ай бұрын
Same to you, very intelligent coment
@Ggslayer675
4 ай бұрын
@@MxM.202 yes you are right there is no purpose in fighting unless you absolutely have to fight like if you’re being jumped by a group of 2+ but you should run if you can
@MV-un3jt
4 ай бұрын
Kicks work if you can make them work, but you leave yourself open.
@n0xure
2 ай бұрын
@@MxM.202 To know you are capable of violence stops your mind from thinking about violence. Weak people fantasize about violence all the time and are therefor more likely to be "tempted" to use violence than someone who has practiced the act killing a million times.
That was surprisingly candid answer, and absolutely true. I mean there’s several world championships that didn’t start training until their late teens or even 20s and they just have a talent for violence and the gift of being able to will the body to move the way the mind wants it to move
Be water my friend and honestly express oneself. Bruce Lee.
@tentaplayz3691
11 ай бұрын
Scripted. That wasn't Bruce Lee, that was a character he was playing
@junodonatus4906
11 ай бұрын
Sorry, But Bruce Lee was restating Daoism. Nothing in the world is softer or weaker than water Yet nothing is better at overcoming the hard and the strong This is because nothing can replace it That the weak overcome the strong And the soft overcomes the hard Everybody in the world knows But cannot put into practice (78:1-7)
@samueldoblas6689
6 ай бұрын
Bruce lee is actor not fighter sry
One of the things why i love shaolin kung fu is that their masters are so wise ❤
Kung Fu isn't just about fighting or hurting others. It's more about helping others and serving the community.
100% agree. "Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless. Like water. When you pour water into a cup, it becomes the cup. When you put it in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. Water can flow, or it can crash! Be water, my friend."
@markrene6108
Жыл бұрын
That's easy for a Lake to say 🙄
@markrene6108
Жыл бұрын
But true Lake Bruce 💦
@belikewater420
Жыл бұрын
@@markrene6108 I do have quite a fitting name for a Bruce fan and a martial artist, eh? It was decided the morning of my birth instead of the planned "Josh."
@rosemarietolentino3218
Жыл бұрын
That sounds familiar?
@belikewater420
Жыл бұрын
@@rosemarietolentino3218 very famous Bruce Lee quote. I missed a line, but it gets the same point. Fun fact, it's likely not his original idea but his spin on it. Since he studied a lot of sword fighting masters and more likely than not read the "book of 5 rings," he is probably just adding his spin to the philosophy used by Miyamoto Musashi. And Musashi may have done the same in his time.
He basically described the philosophy of Jeet Kun Do....Bruce Lee
@ancientdarkness3102
Жыл бұрын
Its basic oriental philosphy i guess, at least that is for taoism
@reyromero1115
9 ай бұрын
@@ancientdarkness3102Yeah, the Jeet Kune Do is Full Tao, only the necesary and honest
@merlinmage6012
6 ай бұрын
Yea shaolin monks like this guy are buddhist if i recall correctly bruce lee was a philosofist also.
Amazing. Pure wisdom. After all, fighting is just movement with our body, using our limbs. Any style can be made to work. It's the practitioner that makes it work.
True words of wisdom..! Respect to the shoalin master
Some techniques in certain styles do not work for everyone because of weight, size, strength, etc., so I need to find what works for me regardless of what style I practice. That takes time as continuous sparring develops that awareness. It's like finding out there are dozens of ways of stopping a punch like blocking, parrying, catching, hitting, dodging, bob and weave, etc but dont know what's best according to my bodies capabilities.
Good thing about learning martial arts is not the art of learning how to fight but the thing they called self discipline.
I use martial arts growing up I believe it saved my life so many times. And that's why I enjoy teaching people how to defend themselves and be strong. God bless you 🙏🏾 God Where's many masks he is omnipotent and benevolent.
That is the single best answer I have ever heard for this question.
He is so right. Its no lie. Some get it. Some don't.
Excelent words very clear full of wisdom!
It's nice to see that Shaolin has weighed in on this. Having practiced Tai Chi Chuan for over 38 years, I still hear nonsense about how some systems don't work. It's about the person, and the training. If you train well and properly and you practice, your stuff works, then you can use it. If you don't then you won't. It's simple.
Absolutely perfect answer, understanding no thought. no thinking. it doesn't mater. this is a great video
This master(teacher) is awesome to watch
what a question. the right question is are there shaolin techniques that don't pemanently maim your aggressor but can still be effective?
I'm like a lion, I sleep 20 hours a day and can fight whenever I must.
Best description to shut up the couch experts ever!
He is the real deal …
I like this person Honesty and stright forward
I totally agree hell yeah I told him the person not the art
Self-discipline, self-control, self-defence. Respect others and never be violent. Learn these and you will never be troubled in life. 🙏🙏🙏
My other friends laugh at my shaolin kung fu styles but i kept doing and not giving up so i actually improve my self. Thank you so much sifu❤
Bruce Lee : " Be water my friend...."
It's also depend on the fighter, the method is vary, it doesn't matter if you think too much or use pure instinct, if it works it works
The best and honest advice ever 💯🙏
This is very deep wisdom 🙏 its like cat or dog, they dont practice any martial art but when is fight needed they are extremely fast, nimble, and deadly, its because they are connected, no traped in mind, crystal clear instinkt, some people are lost in mind more, some less, some are very physical and have this connection and they can fight even if they never trained it, some people can make beautifull kicks, nice for effect but dont have this instincts and free mind, you can learn it and improve it but only with good coach and real sparing.
@usashaolintemple
Жыл бұрын
Amituofo!
@allendavis4662
Жыл бұрын
Sound like Bruce lee
This is the best explanation of connection between martial arts and practical use in the streets..
Humble and honest. He never oversold the things he have mastered. 🙏🏼
Well put. Also necessity is the mother of invention. I had to protect myself therefore I learned how to fight. Mostly being aggressive and indifferent to consequences will win fights
With your videos I'm learning so much, I'm old man but strong in heart.
✊🏿 i respect his honesty and street smarts. When adrenaline kicks in training goes out the window.
this is basically the same thing my hung gar kungfu coach told me... "you only master kung fu when you conquer yourself, when you conquer fear, and master a calm mind"
Message received.. thank you 🙏
Don’t fight because you’re scared, fight because you wanna live
Shinji - "Kungfu is meant to kill." Jun - "No... It is meant to protect."
Best answer I ha e ever heard for martial arts.
12:26 😂😂 love you roasting the five
Very well articulated in broken English and clearly understood Sir
The master's answer is too thoughtful.
When you said don’t doubt yourself, I thought I did until i realized that I started a fight without hesitation on a kid who pushed me 😂
Can every martial arts be used? Steven Seagul: Imma stop you right there (aikido)
@merlinmage6012
6 ай бұрын
Well its true to a degree i dont think it includes fake martials arents that dont even teach a punch or kick grapple or throw throws are used i think in mma and street fights youll find examples of all as he says depends on person and skills always thats how it is.
I like this answer a lot. I feel like this viewpoint is really underrated.
Lao tzu said it best if you have to think in a fight you're already dead
That is one of the best ways to explain how a real street fighting techniques would actually go down if you can have all the training but if you don't have the actual heart to fight then you probably won't be able to use it
Master Oogway: "Your mind is like this water, my friend. When it is agitated, it is hard to see. But if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear."
I respect his answer and his culture.
Real teacher! Thank you.
some techniques work for some but not all. the only way to be a good fighter is by sparring
@markrene6108
Жыл бұрын
Mate he just explained the opposite of what you said, many people spar, but until you get a punch in the mouth, attacked by many, with a weapon you won't know how you would react. Be free of mind & whatever is act.
@castle6660
10 ай бұрын
None of you have ever trained so why the argument? His point it...the style doesn't matter. ALL styles are effective...it just depends on who is using the style. If you are weak and lack the warrior spirit...learning muay thai and bjj isn't going to save you in a street fight. ALL styles are effective. A natural badass who decides to train aikido will destroy a weak scared beta who goes to the boxing gym.
Thank you for this information sir😇
Bro basically said what Ra's al Gul said in Batman begins training is nothing without the will to act
This is the answer I’ve been looking for
Great response
Love this🔥 A good fighter will kick ur butt with any martial art or no martial art. A bad fighter will lose with any martial art or no martial art.
THANK GOD there was subtitles!!!
Rewatching this like I'm Daniel Jackson
Best answer
Shi Yan Ming! Long time since our visit to the Shaolin Temple in 1999. I hope that you are doing well.
Avoid fighting as far as necessary. But when you must, you must.
In my experience boxing is best for street fight because it's very few technics but very very useable.
You have such a calming and at the same time authoritative voice. Also I always wonder if you guys have some very old artifacts in your temple, I just love antiques hence I had to ask lol?
extremely simple but mind blowing revelation
Martial arts starts with your choice of environment, way of moment to momentum intimacy, routines, standards, friends, venues, and then your awareness of yourself and situations, then your listening, observing, then your creative intuitive responses to disarm/deflect, then your response to necessary movements by being in the moment.
The master tells you the real reason, discipline and thoughts of how to react in any situation. Good statement that he said on KZread.🙂
So, “Hold my beer. I got this,” is a good plan? Got it.
Beautiful wisdom 👍👍
Probably the best short ive pressed
My training was being a punching bag for my older brother because my father wanted to make sure that his training was sufficient after teaching my brother karate and boxing
I saw this film when it came out & it blew my mind. I love it the more I watched it. ❤
He's so wholesome c:
IF SOMEONE WANT TO FIGHT WITH GROUP. STEP 1 ASK THEM TO RECRUIT TO THEIR GROUP
A true master induces in you, a warrior mindset and not just a particular style of fighting.
“Don’t think, feel” -Bruce Lee
THANK YOU!!! Been trying to explain that to people. Especially the jujitsu weirdos 😂
Kung Fu was often used against bandits back in the old days! You don't get more street then that!😎
He'd make a good politician with that answer. 😂
@markrene6108
Жыл бұрын
He's telling truth, what has that got to do with being a Politician, oh your a Republican 🤪
@iamshredder3587
Жыл бұрын
@Mark Rene uh buh buh blah bi buh buh boo bum ba ba da dum? Baddadadumda dumdum? 😯😯😯 Boogedy boo bop bananananana beh? 😁👏👏👏
@FlatlandMando
Жыл бұрын
The monk's kind of double speak promotes that you do your own thinking on these matters. A poilitian's double speak is because they don't want to be pinned down & they don't want to be accountable.
You know....that was actually profound. Thank you, sir!
That's the perfect answer you can get to the question "is martial arts useful in street fights?" No matter what the martial arts is in question no 🧢
Instructions unclear. I achieved ultra instinct
You are amazing thank you ♥️
@usashaolintemple
Жыл бұрын
Amituofo!
Shi Yan MIng is such a Good man...👍👍He is very helpful with his students & his community....
@junodonatus4906
11 ай бұрын
Gotta say, I haven't trained at a better school than his. It's intense.
Wise man once said "Best way to win a fight is to avoid the fight."
Thank You Sufu....
He gave an enlightened answer. Fighting is ultimately about how much fight is in that person. Either you have it or not. You don't think about it. You just know until someone can show you that you don't know.
When I trained,there was an instructor who was a 2nd Dan,he was good in class but had no natural aggression,most people would freeze in violent situations no matter how long they had trained for
I've used it, it does work very well!