The 14 Extreme trainings of Shaolin Warrior Monks | My Life at the Temple

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  • Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
  • Time Codes for each type of Shaolin Warrior Monk training, which is your fav type? Sub for more:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:33 - In this video you'll see...
    1:10 - Daily Life at the Shaolin Temple
    2:05 - A List of Each Type of Warrior Monk Training we'll be covering
    3:00 - Subscribe if you've been enjoying me Shaolin Temple Content
    3:20 - Introducing my Master Warrior Monk Teachers
    4:44 - #1 Shaolin Kung Fu
    7:27 - #2 Sanda
    8:51 - #3 Wing Chun
    11:32 - #4 Hard QiGong
    15:22 - #5 Meihua Quan
    18:57 - #6 Buddhist Meditation
    22:09 - #7 Power Training
    24:30 - #8 Qinna
    26:43 - #9 Taiji / Tai Chi
    28:45 - #10 Soft QiGong
    30:04 - #11 Temple Duty
    31:50 - #12 Martial Arts Forms
    33:18 - #13 Power Stretching
    34:41 - #14 Tournaments / Fight Day
    36:40 - Me Vs The Masters of the Shaolin Temple
    37:10 - The Dark Truth of my Injury
    39:58 - What I learned from living as a warrior monk at Shaolin Temple
    41:05 - My graduation Ceremony at Shaolin Temple
    42:36 - A special message from Yan Jun Shifu
    43:24 - Outro / Which was your favorite type of training? Subscribe for more!
    Thank you to the Shaolin Temple for having me! Stay tuned for more Chinese martial arts videos from China including the fight scenes with me Vs the Masters! Contact the Yunnan Shaolin Temple on their website if you have questions for them!
    #shaolintemple #china #warriormonk
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  • @philiphartshorn
    @philiphartshorn  3 года назад +454

    What was your favorite type of training and what do you want to see more of? I've separated each by time code! NEW FIGHT VS THE MASTERS OUT NOW: ruclips.net/video/hfevXdazXyg/видео.html
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    • @blockmasterscott
      @blockmasterscott 3 года назад +6

      Forms for me. Never been much of a fighter, always been a forms man.

    • @NenoAlfarano
      @NenoAlfarano 3 года назад +5

      Wing Chun, Forms and Sanda ❤️💪👍

    • @jav.angel1205
      @jav.angel1205 3 года назад +11

      Honestly all of it.. Lol
      Wish it was longer.
      I really enjoyed the Sanda and Wing Chun section

    • @Shi.Hengyi
      @Shi.Hengyi 3 года назад +3

      My personal favs are: hard qigong, forms, meihua and sanda (light sparring). But it is all the trainings combined, that will take your kung fu to the highest level. 🙏

    • @patrickarionget6411
      @patrickarionget6411 3 года назад +2

      Hello

  • @kaneki4947
    @kaneki4947 2 года назад +1403

    The monks know how to be hard as nails but also how to be funny and relaxing. These guys are so respectable. :)

    • @climatepurification
      @climatepurification 2 года назад +31

      How men should be. But it must be taught that fighting is not the purpose of a human being.
      -Honorably discharged combat veteran

    • @santoss5807
      @santoss5807 2 года назад +20

      @@climatepurification
      Duh, they did it for health and self defense :)

    • @andrepostlewait5159
      @andrepostlewait5159 2 года назад +5

      i agree :)

    • @kaneki4947
      @kaneki4947 2 года назад +3

      @@climatepurification i respect you

    • @Pyc_82
      @Pyc_82 2 года назад +6

      Естественно, если ты чувствуешь и знаешь, что можешь одолеть любого, освободиться от захватов, увернуться от удара, ножа и пули.. нейтрализовать любого))) то легко быть уважительным и спокойным.
      Всем идущим по Пути стойкости и веры!

  • @silverhollowshadow7855
    @silverhollowshadow7855 2 года назад +698

    I was honestly so happy to see women learning Shao'lin and going through the rigorous training regimes. It inspires me ❤

    • @grodygibsonlcd8038
      @grodygibsonlcd8038 2 года назад +8

      Amen.

    • @ubcroel4022
      @ubcroel4022 2 года назад +5

      Try it at home.

    • @donsimons9810
      @donsimons9810 Год назад +7

      they obviously weren’t experiencing the same rigor. I would save the emotional impact for when it’s really the same training

    • @neutrino78x
      @neutrino78x Год назад +71

      @@donsimons9810 real martial arts doesn't take much physical strength. If you hit Arnold Schwarzenegger in his pecks, he wouldn't feel shit. Even if you put all your strength into it, he's just too buffed. Now if you hit him in the solar plexus, that he would feel, and a woman could knock the wind out of him that way just like a man. But doing that kind of thing takes intellect and thinking and meditation, not just steroids like with MMA.
      Also don't forget, Wing Chun, which is 50% of Jeet Kune Do, was created by a female...Shaolin Monk.
      I think all styles can be made to work, but if you sincerely feel like your technique can only be done by a man because you need to be in the same weight class, you need a better one. Because on the street you might as well be a woman. No one your same size or smaller is going to fight you. It's going to be somebody bigger or somebody with a weapon. So your technique has to work on that. Not just in the ring against the same weight class.

    • @andrewphillips8603
      @andrewphillips8603 Год назад

      many of just voluntary projects for a time only.
      coming maybe from Taekwondo or something else and you have to pay it.

  • @justinmo
    @justinmo Год назад +87

    I’m a Jiujitsu instructor and I have been training on and off in Chinese Martial arts for about 30 years. This video was fascinating and inspirational thank you for sharing these beautiful arts.

    • @wolfgang4368x
      @wolfgang4368x 10 месяцев назад

      Agreed!

    • @johnnydhollywood1587
      @johnnydhollywood1587 4 месяца назад

      do you think shaolin beats jiujitsu thank you

    • @baersworth2010
      @baersworth2010 2 месяца назад

      @@johnnydhollywood1587 shaolin is the origin of all eastern asian martial art, including jiujitsu.

  • @zachhays9974
    @zachhays9974 Год назад +61

    The Shaolin Temple looks like an arduous and grueling but fun and wonderful place to train the mind and body. It looks like it would be an amazing experience!

    • @user-jh8my1by5o
      @user-jh8my1by5o 2 месяца назад +2

      اذهب وجرب ستكون تجربة ممتعه لو كان لدي لغة صينيه او انجليزيه كنت سأذهب على الفور 😂❤️

  • @deanharstad5404
    @deanharstad5404 2 года назад +78

    Wasn’t expecting something so deep and spiritual… also wasn’t expecting a song from Skyrim, and now I have to play it again so thanks lol. But seriously, thank you for this video. It’s beautiful.

  • @user-il5qk9sf7q
    @user-il5qk9sf7q 3 года назад +491

    Man let’s be honest this video needs more views.

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  3 года назад +17

      Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @user-nf1bz3sn4z
      @user-nf1bz3sn4z 2 года назад +1

      @@philiphartshorn hi daddy

    • @wars4242
      @wars4242 2 года назад

      it has 4 million now, good enough?

  • @nigelpalmer9356
    @nigelpalmer9356 11 месяцев назад +30

    i don't know why i left this video in my watch later. This might as well be a documentary. Music, videography and production is well done and the content is above anything that I could've expected. Thank you Phillip, I can't wait to watch more of your content.

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much! That means the world 🙏🏻

  • @chrislynn7316
    @chrislynn7316 Год назад +52

    Thanks for doing this. I visited a Shaolin Academy in Shandong and was a bit surprised. It confirmed something you commented on early in this video about how westerners approach martial arts. The Academy was populated with a lot of immature and insecure westerners, mostly American and some European. They would often would talk about martial arts in terms of what it would do to another person as opposed to the technique and the goals to maintain. I'd like to see more on Wing Chun and also more specifically the Forms-- breaking up the forms, showing their names, a breakdown of the techniques. It's interesting how you sped through the forms.......

    • @user-gm5xr4cf1v
      @user-gm5xr4cf1v Год назад +3

      詠春是女人創造的拳法…以弱制強!所以我很buy!!!

    • @maxk880
      @maxk880 Год назад +4

      If you're interested in that, look at Shi Heng Yi's RUclips. He does full form video's in English.

    • @user-dc1ud6px3s
      @user-dc1ud6px3s 7 месяцев назад

      @@user-gm5xr4cf1v "很buy" 🤭

  • @C4D4U
    @C4D4U 2 года назад +531

    I love Chinese martial arts. I was fascinated by Shaolin temples and all the old movies since I was a kid. I love the power behind the smooth movements. It's a pity that I don't take the time to visit a Shaolin temple. Maybe I will manage to visit such a Shaolin temple in the future. I love the calm and balanced way of the Shaolin fighters. I could watch the training for hours and I would love to join in. But the students there are much younger and on a much higher level. I would probably need the whole thing in slow motion :)
    Thanks for the very great video.
    Sorry for my bad English (translated with DeepL).

    • @shaolinabbott9161
      @shaolinabbott9161 2 года назад +6

      The only Chinese martial arts that make you better at unarmed fighting are Sanda and Shuai Jiao. Everything else is incredibly doubtful - in most cases, you'll just waste years of your life and a small fortune, just to become worse at fighting then when you started.

    • @shubhambarmase78
      @shubhambarmase78 2 года назад +23

      @@shaolinabbott9161 Martial arts originated from India.

    • @AllfatherBlack
      @AllfatherBlack 2 года назад +20

      @@shaolinabbott9161 like saying boxing doesn't work. yes, yes it does. so does judo, taekwondo, etc

    • @shubhambarmase78
      @shubhambarmase78 2 года назад

      @@mojojojo5446 right

    • @shaolinabbott9161
      @shaolinabbott9161 2 года назад +3

      @@AllfatherBlack Boxing and judo work. Sanda and Shuai Jiao work. "Traditional" Shaolin does not work. Any Shaolin "monk" who can fight can only do so because they cross-trained in Sanda, boxing, BJJ, or other effective martial arts.

  • @srirachasoda8961
    @srirachasoda8961 2 года назад +695

    I train mma (striker) alot of what I see here at its very core basics are similar. Minus the crazy acrobatics and "flowy"? Type movements. I understand that they are more for emphasis on precision and control over every tiny body movement, balance, dexterity, and over all mastering your body mechanics. MMA and modern martial arts in general tend to focus on the simple, most brutal, most efficient techniques that can be easily taught to anyone. How effective that "anyone" is, depends entirely on them. Given the insane athleticism displayed here, and YEARS(not months as you see so many people drop MMA training after a few months and believe they are the ultimate weapon) of training, fighting one of these masters would definitely be not an ideal situation to be in. I got to train anywhere from 2-4 hrs a day pre covid. These guys train all day everyday. Day in day out. Not just the body, but the mind is extensively trained. This is my take away from this. They truly are training in "real" martial arts. It's eye opening to see true masters of traditional martial arts displaying their skills, and not the McDojo types that are all bark, no bite...you know the ones Xu Xiao Dong AKA Mad Dog embarrassed. Very cool documentary and eye opening to myself. Loved the selection of bgm and how they were used in this video, many of which come from my favorite games. That little bit you went into around the 21 min mark, had me take a deeper look inside myself, and ask myself what I was training for. Self defense? Ego? Pride? Maybe all 3? One thing I did come out of this thought provoking moment was: Seeing my limit, and going beyond. I feel the reason many MMA practioners come off as toxic, are the same reason why fake masters of the traditional styles are also toxic is: they havent climbed to the peak of their mountain, just found a nice plateau, with a nice view, on which they can look down upon everyone. Thank you so much for this documentary. Subbed!

    • @syedfarzanulhaque3517
      @syedfarzanulhaque3517 2 года назад +3

      nice 👌

    • @iwontbebeat7111
      @iwontbebeat7111 2 года назад +15

      Ok MMA worshiper. Wait till new Martial art styles comes up . Till then lol 😂 by the way , Shaolin Kung Fu was developed about 1500 years ago . So you are comparing like full equipped Roman empire army vs Full equipped Modern US Army differences .... Satisfied ? LMAO 🤣

    • @maxgoldfield7790
      @maxgoldfield7790 2 года назад +12

      @@iwontbebeat7111 If Shaolin has so much value for fighting, why is it that the only Shaolin students who can fight are the ones who did the sanda/kickboxing course?
      Clearly the traditional Shaolin training methods are lacking something when it comes to fight training.
      Good for circus tricks though. And fleecing rubes.

    • @dhanvikareddyreddy8792
      @dhanvikareddyreddy8792 2 года назад +2

      Seriously iam very interested to learn it

    • @iwontbebeat7111
      @iwontbebeat7111 2 года назад +8

      @@maxgoldfield7790
      Who said Sanda/ kickboxing course are the only one can fight ? I don't get it .

  • @annak.5477
    @annak.5477 Год назад +37

    I've been reading Chinese Novels of wushia, cultivation and martial arts. I'm making my own research about these topics to understand better them. Which led me to watch this video and wow I'm fascinated. I feel motivated to learn Kung Fu even when it seems harsh. Thanks for the video!

    • @happyhappay9881
      @happyhappay9881 Год назад

      ruclips.net/user/shortsBGLKzkxcigI?feature=share

    • @jadhajali2804
      @jadhajali2804 Год назад +1

      Did you break through to nascent soul yet? or are you a beginner at the Qi sensing realm?

    • @malagebide
      @malagebide 6 месяцев назад +1

      你应该看武当的视频,这是少林,修不了仙

  • @chinesebob7220
    @chinesebob7220 Год назад +16

    For the "don't work in MMA" crowd, sanda and even wing chun have been used with success in combat sports. Qinna is considered small joint manipulation and banned in combat sports. On the street with no rules you're free to break arms and fingers. Hard qigong to take hits comes in handy for both combat sports and street self defense.

    • @mtd12345
      @mtd12345 4 месяца назад +3

      yeah this is for real life combat, not pure sport

    • @piotrmalewski8178
      @piotrmalewski8178 3 месяца назад

      The agility alone in real life would allow to engage and disengage at will.

    • @albo6106
      @albo6106 Месяц назад

      Contro un buon pugile, non avrebbero speranze nemmeno per strada

    • @arihaviv8510
      @arihaviv8510 Месяц назад

      The argument isn't that techniques don't work, it's that it is missing submission wrestling and grappling on the ground

    • @piotrmalewski8178
      @piotrmalewski8178 Месяц назад

      @@arihaviv8510 I don't think that fighting on the ground is a realistic scenario. You're an extremely easy target for your opponent's allies when you're on the ground and if you're opponent is bigger than you you're likely to be dominated anyway. Best to make enemy fall if possible and then run away.

  • @closed1666
    @closed1666 2 года назад +239

    I just watched the whole thing in one sit, and I have to say, my respect for these guys just skyrocketed, and it was such a good documentary, really enjoyed it!

  • @bahstongamer165
    @bahstongamer165 3 года назад +424

    Phil, I’m blown away. What a tasteful and beautiful documentation of this journey. Be proud of yourself, this is your best work and it has inspired me.

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  3 года назад +29

      Damn that means a lot Bahston, thank you so much for watching, so happy to inspire, it was a magical experience 🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @rubensanchez3157
      @rubensanchez3157 2 года назад

      @@philiphartshorn I would love to learn any or all of these teachings.Unfortunately I'm unable to travel.Is there somewhere here in California,particularly Orange County I can go to?

    • @ff-ti7nj
      @ff-ti7nj 2 года назад

      @@philiphartshorn hey I'm a woman, I want to do this. how should I try to sign up for it?
      does it changes your face? does the head hits give you concotion? I don't have a good experience with head hits

    • @geoffreylane5606
      @geoffreylane5606 2 года назад

      @@philiphartshorn How much was it for them to train you? And how long did you stay for?

    • @Kinji_Hakari
      @Kinji_Hakari Год назад

      @@philiphartshorngreat video, Sir I wanna know what style does Master Han use in Jackie Chan's Snake in Eagle's shadow movie at time 1 hour and 2 minutes of the movie

  • @DahshonPugh-iq1bd
    @DahshonPugh-iq1bd 3 дня назад

    “There is really no end. There is really no beginning. There is really no fail, there is really no winning. There is really no real. There is really no pretending because nothing really is, and everything really isn’t!”(Jhene Aiko, 2014) Japanese Lyricist and Tibetan Sound Bowl Healer. Philip, you have done a great job with helping to deepen our understanding of your perspective! Not only does this really go towards allowing the world to see where your culture and traditions have allowed the art form to evolve into the modern world, but in a way where you are not just a representative of but an actual living breathing part of your trade! I respect you wildly for coming out and sharing your wisdom on this. Overall, this has been a great experience; Super sacred and your viewpoint is cherished here. From Dahshon🙈🔥🎺⚽️

  • @sombrahypuu5033
    @sombrahypuu5033 Год назад +2

    Its beautiful to find places dedicated just to martial arts and craft it puts a smile on my face a true sanctuary.

  • @zal2303
    @zal2303 3 года назад +308

    When you said that trip was the hardest thing you’ve ever done, I see why. Amazing documentary, captures the world of Shaolin beautifully and descriptively. Well done job on this dude! Your work payed off. This is also really useful for learning/getting into different martial art styles

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  3 года назад +18

      Very much appreciated Zaladin! I really tried to encapsulate all the different styles and do them justice!

    • @xk3260
      @xk3260 2 года назад +4

      @@philiphartshorn Hey man I'm from Italy, i have one questione for u, at the Shaolin temple what language do the use?
      Is there any chinese dialect that u had to learn or something likes this?

    • @Kelghor
      @Kelghor 2 года назад +2

      @@xk3260 im curious too

    • @0minutes243
      @0minutes243 2 года назад +1

      @@xk3260 I’m Italian too.

  • @raenfox
    @raenfox 2 года назад +140

    It's kinda mindblowing to see this. I find the Shaolin fascinating and when I watch documentaries about them, they aways seem super-serious and distant and all that. But here they seem very approachable, they're smiling, joking and laughing. It's actually beautiful.

  • @glenforehand
    @glenforehand 2 месяца назад

    What an amazingly beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @MasterCianbo
    @MasterCianbo 11 месяцев назад +8

    Great masters are great art, I have been practicing martial arts for 32 years, there is no limit to the perfection of the body, spirit and consciousness!!! I thank all the masters who preserve great knowledge for posterity.

  • @ghostinameatsuit4654
    @ghostinameatsuit4654 2 года назад +50

    I can't explain why I'm brought to immediate tears of joy when I watch these monks move, speak, breathe this honest, human way of existing. If I could take a one way ticket anywhere, I'd like to stay in a Shaolin monestary. Their way is so pure and steeped in ancient knowledge that western culture just doesn't possess. Incredible film, beautifully pit together, perfectly showed the beauty of the monks, the temple, the landscape and the practices. Well done. The qigong is something I'd try, I have so much built up restlessness energy in my muscles I typically punch my muscles to relax them anyways lol

    • @ErraticFaith
      @ErraticFaith 2 года назад

      Your naivety benefits the very opposite. Sadly you are blessed with the ignorance of a foreigner, as nothing they teach is remotely legitimate anymore.

    • @animalmake7149
      @animalmake7149 Год назад +2

      it is probably past trauma mixed with fetishizing mysterious cultures that cause you to cry.

    • @marcodeza3359
      @marcodeza3359 8 дней назад

      I feel you completely. I wish I was there and had that opportunity when I was younger to do it. It is not like I don't do martial arts but the beauty, sincerity and purity with no ego as they are training you.... I never experienced that.

  • @ammygamer
    @ammygamer 2 года назад +80

    Shattering yourself, then raising from the pieces, brings a strange sense of tranquility build on the certainty that you **can** endure this, and the next, and the next... Much like birds that learns to trust their own wings, and let go of the fear of heights. I would love to experience this sort of training. It looks like it would make you (truly) believe in your own potential.

  • @jjeairborne8428
    @jjeairborne8428 Год назад +29

    I love your words, your mentality and your spirit. You are so lucky to experience all those ancient techniques and to be able to truly appreciate their meaning and effects in the mind, the soul and the body. Thank you for the respect you show to the monks and to Kung Fu, hopefully the world one day will stop hating and instead start respecting and loving our differences.

  • @heartofvisionholistic
    @heartofvisionholistic Год назад +3

    Amazing documentary, inspiring, thorough and well covered. Thank you for sharing.

  • @michaellattimore3450
    @michaellattimore3450 2 года назад +34

    The use of legendary video game music from the likes of Skyrim, Final Fantasy, and Smash Bros, was an absolute beautiful cherry on top of this already incredible project.

    • @mark290039
      @mark290039 2 года назад

      Do you know the name of the skyrim track used?

    • @MegaG15
      @MegaG15 2 года назад

      @@mark290039 Streets of Whiterun (my absolute favorite)

    • @60ncid
      @60ncid 2 года назад

      yeah, surprised he used nier ost

    • @ZohndYT
      @ZohndYT 2 года назад

      No one is saying anything about how many 90's Berserk songs are in it, that was most of the video at the start tbh

    • @tyan4380
      @tyan4380 2 года назад

      and Xenoblade Chronicles 2

  • @leozheng370
    @leozheng370 2 года назад +55

    this makes me feel more confident to navigate through the difficulty in my life now.

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair961 Год назад

    You know what is truly amazing??
    How we can come here from pure loving source energy, connected to to all things through love. In such a short amount of time here, we become so out of touch with everything that we are. To see what we must do to remove the fear. Look beyond pain. To feel truly alive again. To reconnect with our higher power that exists in each life giving breath we take.
    It absolutely blows my mind..
    What a beautiful experience it was that you chose, and they allowed!! I thank you for sharing this with all of us. 🙏🙏 I also send much love, light, and gratitude to all the masters that have dedicated their lives to share this training so others can experience this beautiful way of life , and learn the culture and ways of the elders, that walked on this planet before them..
    You are walking on sacred ground when you enter the gates of that Temple..

  • @Bahia320
    @Bahia320 Год назад +3

    This is fascinating. Thank you for making. Highly disciplined individuals always inspire me. Thanks!

  • @masonstorm21
    @masonstorm21 2 года назад +124

    You guys did a great job especially covering all their training. Totally enjoyed and loved this clip. Mad Respect to the Shaolin Grandmasters, Students of Shaolin Kung Fu and you for sharing.

    • @animalmake7149
      @animalmake7149 Год назад

      they are ass at martial arts and stand behind tittles and money ... those dudes even tho they are dedicated their pretentiousness is a discredit to all of that. well as they say "a sucker is born every minute" wazz good my sucker?

  • @Darthvanger
    @Darthvanger 2 года назад +11

    I can't believe I have finally seen the real Shaolin.
    My life is now complete. Eternal glory, Philip Hartshorn!

  • @ednatorres3499
    @ednatorres3499 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing such an amazing documentary, ❤ Blessings 🙌

  • @andreamiskulin9720
    @andreamiskulin9720 Год назад

    I had watched this video first time and I am amazed how much I had learned about mind, meditation, quality of training and Shaolin Temple. Thank you for that great video, my dream kid will be to some day visit that Temple 🙏

  • @jollyjokerpansy
    @jollyjokerpansy 2 года назад +14

    Forgive my lack of martial arts knowledge but I once was a Korean Angel, Folk Dancer tutored by a Chinese Korean women. 50 years later and in my beloved adopted America, I recognized some of those movements and it brought tears. She brought together many of the most mis-caste girls and made us Flower Drum Warriors. Subscribed and hoping for more.

  • @matt._.5127
    @matt._.5127 2 года назад +138

    i enjoyed every second of that documentary, but what i enjoyed even more is the effort put into making it. Thank you so much

  • @Staf1968
    @Staf1968 6 месяцев назад +9

    This was so cool to watch, I'm 55 and used to practise Shaolin Kung Fu with Sifu Walter Toch in Belgium. everything I saw in the video was exactly how I remember my training and it took me back and refreshed some things that became evident. And you explain everything so well.
    I practised for 7 years and learned persistence, self confidence and so much more. I later took on Vipassana meditation and did two Silent retreats.
    After the 7 years I pursued my life time dream and became a Commercial diver. They warned me and I was invincible ,right...7 years of Training. but years later it took it's toll on my body. I'm practically Robocop! I still practise Qi Gong because I refuse to have screws put in my back.
    I recently picked up my old Staff and slowly working on what my back will allow me to. no matter how fast or slow the flow , it is mediative.
    Even 30 years later I will automatically and surprize myself how I still have the reflexes. Catching that cup or falling glass is still...nice.

  • @MichaelMosesHammer
    @MichaelMosesHammer 11 месяцев назад +1

    The movements are beautiful, and precise. Just amazing.

  • @georgevadakkel9363
    @georgevadakkel9363 2 года назад +203

    One of the things I like about traditional martial arts like what's shown here is that a character development/ training takes place. Not just giving fighting techniques to anyone who can pay.

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 2 года назад +2

      Well, there are no fighting techniques. It's all just mystical nonsense and circus tricks. These 'warriors' never fought anybody.

    • @hollow7648
      @hollow7648 2 года назад +17

      @@Arigator2 Well, Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Kung Fu was made to be used in war back then for centuries so it is not nonsense. It is just that today, there are no more wars so they won't be able to fight anybody.

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 2 года назад +1

      @Connor Urch - They are con-artists who prey on the ignorant. They know nothing about fighting. They are no different than circus performers. That guy is doing a dance routine.

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 2 года назад +1

      @Connor Urch - They've never fought anybody. They're dancers and con artists.

    • @Spiritcr1jsher
      @Spiritcr1jsher 2 года назад +2

      Nothing more than a cheerleader routine they practice to get tourism. It was never used in war and there is no way to even verify that claim other than to watch them fight real opponents. Which they almost never do and the few I've seen lost in 25 seconds . 5'3" and 115lbs male dancers.

  • @mr.person1219
    @mr.person1219 2 года назад +22

    As someone who trained under a Shaolin monk in the States and as a former Buddhist monk in Myanmar, this really captures the true essence of Shaolin and Buddhism philosophy. Watching this video reminded me of all of the unforgettable times I had in Shaolin and you reminded me of core foundations and techniques that I forgot, so thank you.

    • @corinageorge679
      @corinageorge679 2 года назад

      Could you please tell me how do i get to one of the shaolin schools? How did you get enrolled there?I'm so beyond fascinated with this

  • @thuanvosn
    @thuanvosn Год назад +1

    That was a great film. Thank you so much for making this and sharing it with the world. 🙏

  • @tracylyle1902
    @tracylyle1902 8 месяцев назад

    I love this it is inspiring to me, I recently have stared walking again and the movements have help me in just a few weeks to regain my balance, Not only my balance but my mental state as well has improved. If I were able to come over there i would do so. Chi young is great because it sends blood flow to my legs and I"m so grateful to God that I found this site. Its is amazing and wonderful that the human spirit can be regained by the simple life lessons and yes to be an athlete I'll never be again but this shows me above all that there is hope for me yet. Just to be alive and breath and love again has been amazing. Life is short and I wish everyone could feel the absolute Joy watching and following along, It's cooler than air guitar. Love you guys and God Speed to you.

  • @PhilDancer
    @PhilDancer 3 года назад +10

    Beautiful. Loved watching every moment. Your channel over the last 6 years has made a big impact on me in terms of martial arts and seeing the friendship you, Spencer and the others have was a privilege to watch and I have to say that I am jealous of those bonds. Keep being great Philip. 🙏

  • @MrArcheopteryx
    @MrArcheopteryx 2 года назад +6

    Sparring and form, for me. I think this is a healthy path to finding out who'se the boss. Then, to reclaim the driving seat. In western societies, spiritual culture is often ridiculed, and ignored. We become overly sensitive of how the body "feels", and rely on pills and drugs and alcohol to make it feel better. The boss of your life will always be you. Hard training makes you come back, or closer to, who's the boss - you. Thank you very much Phillip for that wonderful video. Will watch more from you! Cheers.

  • @GT-fh5no
    @GT-fh5no 11 месяцев назад +1

    That was a really beautiful video, you captured the beauty and the spirit of the temple

  • @cheftekard7165
    @cheftekard7165 Год назад +3

    This is one of the most beautiful and heart warming videos I have ever seen

  • @eddiearmenta5248
    @eddiearmenta5248 2 года назад +36

    This is one of the coolest video’s I’ve ever seen. I enjoy learning martial arts, Bruce Lee’s one of my heroes and am now very much working out every other day of the week. It’s just a part of my life and I’m currently training at two gyms including a boxing gym. I can’t do without being physically active, happy and focused it’s like breathing for me. God bless you my fellow martial artist and thank you for sharing.

  • @raymundolovera8796
    @raymundolovera8796 2 года назад +5

    You just gained another fan, the way you express yourself, the content, the overall message, this was time well spent. Thanks for the video.

  • @Val.Kyrie.
    @Val.Kyrie. 3 месяца назад

    I’m so glad I finally watched this. What an inspiration.

  • @yb1000
    @yb1000 Год назад

    Incredible video! Thanks so much for your work. Finally, the puzzle of the many practices in Kung Fu came together for me. I did practice a number of these things.

  • @dannydonnelly8198
    @dannydonnelly8198 2 года назад +18

    This is a masterpiece of a martial arts documentary, thank you.

  • @lifepsycleofficial24
    @lifepsycleofficial24 2 года назад +11

    This kind of training is unimaginable. I loved that he kept the video honest.

  • @pedroleal7118
    @pedroleal7118 2 года назад +28

    Hello Philip. I'm watching from France, and you did managed to convey the depth and the respect these monks deserve. Curiously, it made me envious of your experience there, as everyone watching I suppose. I've seen a few videos about 'Shaolin Monks', but none of them conveys such respect and made such an impact on the mind. Great to know you enjoyed it too, and hope you'll have the occasion to return there. It was also very nice to see ladies training too. Thank you for sharing! Stay safe.
    ps sorry for my bad English, hope you can understand it!

    • @animalmake7149
      @animalmake7149 Год назад

      respect for poor skill? being fake about skill? or what??? fukk make some sense

  • @martinisitt5522
    @martinisitt5522 Год назад

    I luv it I trained for many years of my life & it saved my life many times,due to fitness & perseverance so anything is possible, I met them & the abbot many years ago, I loved every minute of the video thank,s martin

  • @Razgriz218
    @Razgriz218 2 года назад +12

    Wow what an experience that must have been! Thanks for the cool video and showing what it's all about living and training in a Shaolin temple.

  • @diacor4life489
    @diacor4life489 3 года назад +42

    I don't know how to explain it, this touched me so deep, I actually shared a tear during this video.
    Don't remember when was the last time I've seen anything this beautiful.
    Thank you.

  • @barsotti0077
    @barsotti0077 11 месяцев назад

    I truly appreciate this i have been using Qigong to heal from my scoliosis and it is a dream of mine to live and train the way of the warrior monk much love and respect my friend

  • @BoundlessGamerB
    @BoundlessGamerB 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love your use of videogame music throughout the video. I'm inspired...well done.

  • @LukelaLoop
    @LukelaLoop 2 года назад +25

    I love all of it, all the training and focus and way of life. Wish to bring much of the great monastic life & training to the UK Europe going forward.

  • @jamesmoushegian3723
    @jamesmoushegian3723 3 года назад +5

    I really gotta thank you man. You were the one who inspired me to find a martial arts school and start training. A few years ago I saw your video on how to find a teacher/school and one of the number one things I remember you saying was something about "not letting that fire die out". I'm happy to say since then I have found a good school, persevered, and even surpassed a few of the people from my school who have been there longer than me because of my fire and love for the art. Even during the pandemic I found it in me to keep the fire burning strong and it's payed off no doubt. Thanks again brother, keep the content coming!

  • @ScapePlayer
    @ScapePlayer Год назад +1

    This video was so informative I don't know where to start when talking about it. I guess I can start with Thank you! I am grateful you uploaded your experience within the Temple. Also I noticed the Xenoblade 2 music that was a nice touch!

  • @xxmadmanxx9882
    @xxmadmanxx9882 2 года назад +5

    I think it’s beautiful to see such powerful people, yet they’re also the most peaceful. The world needs more of this in it. Great show!!!

  • @Kobenoz
    @Kobenoz 2 года назад +25

    Great video! This brings back a lot of memories. I learned Shaolin 25 years ago, as my basic style. Later on, I focusing on Baji Quan style while I also learning Pencak Silat. And you're right: the real Kung Fu master (or any other master from any martial art style and discipline) will never get into a real fight without a really crucial and important reason, they will almost always avoid fighting because they know the fatal impacts that the opponent will suffer

  • @aquilamxp6267
    @aquilamxp6267 Год назад +2

    Perhaps it may surprise you, but the sparring with the one really well placed and timed kick was the most impressive one to me. That is true beaty, measure in time and space!

  • @Tom-zy5ci
    @Tom-zy5ci 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful reportage Shaoling , Thank you 🙏👍

  • @shadowsteppin1577
    @shadowsteppin1577 3 года назад +59

    Sometimes I wish I could have grow up having such training, because it would've helped tremendously not only my physique but also my issue of self-discipline.

    • @lifepsycleofficial24
      @lifepsycleofficial24 2 года назад +3

      I relate to you

    • @thac0twenty377
      @thac0twenty377 2 года назад +11

      self discipline is learned, like anything else. don't feel you can never learn it, or that it's unobtainable.
      start small and build. the will is a muscle.

    • @johndoe8854
      @johndoe8854 2 года назад +3

      you can still start

    • @shaolinabbott9161
      @shaolinabbott9161 2 года назад +2

      I'd rather have an education. Being abandoned by your parents, and left to be raised by a troupe of kung fu circus performers, who don't even have a concept of child welfare - absolutely not. That's only a fantasy that soft, privileged people from the West could have.
      Stop having kung fu fantasies. Be an adult. Get an education. Better yourself. Support your family better. That's the true Chinese way.

    • @Dork20
      @Dork20 2 года назад

      @@shaolinabbott9161 Self-discipline isn't some obscure Kung Fu myth, it's a completely normal part of every human's every-day life. It's an essential part of some peoples' lives, and it only has benefits. With self-discipline you can do a lot of things that you otherwise wouldn't be able to do. It's not a martial arts technique, it's a fucking learned trait. Quite simple. No "kung fu circus performance" is needed nor involved. So to your whole spiel about "Being an adult, getting an education, better yourself, support your family" ALL involves Self-discipline in varying degrees.

  • @orxideya3
    @orxideya3 2 года назад +3

    Im living in China for 6 years, and I've never even thought before about going to Shaolin! Thank you so much, for discovering different China for me, out of all the megapolises they've built around. Big appreciatiom for this film!!! 👍👍👍👍

  • @singingbass63
    @singingbass63 9 месяцев назад

    You have a wonderful way of making each facet of Kung Fu accessible; thanks kindly.

  • @Johnnyfreitas1
    @Johnnyfreitas1 Год назад

    Awesome 👏 I appreciate your detail and that was an excellent experience watching that. Thank you

  • @benzelrhomb
    @benzelrhomb 2 года назад +24

    The inclusion of the Elder Scrolls music is sublime. What a wonderful journey. Thankyou :)

    • @AWESoMENESSBrOO
      @AWESoMENESSBrOO 2 года назад

      And the smash music 😭👏🏾👏🏾

    • @cellohm
      @cellohm 2 года назад

      its the donkey kong country music that resonates with me. 90s kids go.

  • @bronzecobra8556
    @bronzecobra8556 2 года назад +8

    I’ve always loved the Shaolin, they’re the perfect blend of spirituality and mastery of martial arts

  • @denislemelin7653
    @denislemelin7653 Месяц назад

    Great time for you, I couldn’t imagine having all that.
    My life would be so complete.

  • @mixedbyangelo9093
    @mixedbyangelo9093 Год назад +1

    unreal man, what an experience. Thanks for sharing

  • @johnjones8839
    @johnjones8839 2 года назад +41

    Just Incredible, I'm 55 and studied various martial arts including some wing chun. Currently I was looking into some Bo staff movement and found a beautiful Wushu tutorial. Then stumbled upon your Shaolin training Vid! Lets just say I have subscribed, saved and will watch over and over again! I heard Rumors that the teachings were very strenuous, and this is proof of that! Congrats on going through what you did and document! Thank You!

    • @Idkwut000
      @Idkwut000 Год назад

      Bo = Japanese staff= Chinese
      Common mistake.

    • @Izayoink_Saccuy
      @Izayoink_Saccuy Год назад

      Bo is translated as staff so when you call a bo "bo staff" you are calling it a staff staff

  • @olgac8211
    @olgac8211 2 года назад +6

    The best part is doing high intensity interval training but without the intervals! Love it

  • @jaymesjmathias9390
    @jaymesjmathias9390 Месяц назад

    Wow! Unexpected watch from start to finish!

  • @ATMAN.YOGINI
    @ATMAN.YOGINI Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for making this video! I've been staying in Yunnan during pandemic and have no idea of this temple in Kunming! Will definitely give it a try once they reopen~~

  • @Nightmare-ux4eb
    @Nightmare-ux4eb 2 года назад +37

    I just wanna say I've been in bad times for a long time. Lately it got worse. I nearly forgot how to let go of certain things and help myself feel better. But your words at 21:16 helped me a lot. I know it doesn’t matter to you or anyone here but I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  2 года назад +5

      This is very moving to read, and I can assure you, it matters very, very much. Thank you for sharing, and you’re endlessly welcome. I almost didn’t include that part of the video, but now I know it was the right choice.

    • @richardisme2010
      @richardisme2010 2 года назад

      Try change your name and do some 断舍离 stuff

  • @MrSupersia
    @MrSupersia 2 года назад +5

    This was mind blowing Wow! The stretching looked intense I need that kind of stretching.Thankyou for sharing.

  • @gamerforever2007
    @gamerforever2007 8 месяцев назад +1

    I like the fact they are willing to take in anyone willing to learn

  • @CamEastham
    @CamEastham Год назад +2

    This was amazing, definitely worth the wait! 🔥

  • @solomonmartinez5550
    @solomonmartinez5550 2 года назад +8

    This is one of the greatest videos I’ve ever watched haha! Great stuff man. Thank you for this 🔥

  • @helicopter2616
    @helicopter2616 2 года назад +39

    Absolutely life changing experience. I wish everyone could soon have his own one.

  • @FredJones-lo2df
    @FredJones-lo2df 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are a special human for sharing this experience with us . Look for huge good for you.

  • @Fortniteclipz2014
    @Fortniteclipz2014 Год назад +1

    Loved this video. It's my dream to go out there. Also the Donkey Kong 2 music at the intro was a nice nostalgic suprise 😎👌🏽

  • @aureliavel3783
    @aureliavel3783 2 года назад +4

    I love seeing these beautiful people and their lives. The experience must have been so life changing. I wish I could go on a journey like this! Living happy has become an important life lesson for me. It’s nice to see the monks incorporating it as well. And it doesn’t take much to have true happiness. Love this documentary. Congrats on your invitation!

    • @animalmake7149
      @animalmake7149 Год назад

      lmfao your tourists being ripped off , given a fake assed experience ... WOW ... guess we all gotta eat and yall easy marks for them

  • @jrcalumpit5852
    @jrcalumpit5852 2 года назад +7

    Wow. I was moved by your experience and training. What a journey to go through. Treasure this always.

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  2 года назад +3

      I will always treasure it! Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @HopeS68
    @HopeS68 Месяц назад

    This was really fun to watch, glad it popped up.

  • @lawrence6075
    @lawrence6075 Год назад +1

    Thank You for sharing this Philip

  • @Shoshuten
    @Shoshuten 2 года назад +34

    There were a few moments that had me on the verge of tears. A beautiful, very well done documentary. I have always had a huge respect and admiration for the shaolin monks. What a blessing it was for you to go train with them.

  • @nikkiebrown9430
    @nikkiebrown9430 2 года назад +20

    I could not express my appreciation for this film enough.. I am so jealous that you were able to go on this journey but at the same time humbled that you shared it with all of us.. Peter thank you from the bottom of my heart I have such a love for the monk lifestyle and wish I made different life decisions that would’ve led me to China.

    • @thiduong2762
      @thiduong2762 2 года назад

      His name is Phil..not Peter:)

  • @DADTHEFATHER
    @DADTHEFATHER 8 месяцев назад

    You did a great job. I am proud of you. Also great documentary. I laughed, cried and cringed. Thankyou for the inspiration. - Ed

  • @CRStarks
    @CRStarks 8 месяцев назад +1

    Just stumbled upon this video and I must say this is a truly inspirational and powerful video. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’ve always been interested in martial arts since I was a young boy. I just recently started taking karate with my children and I enjoy it thoroughly, you asked in the video if there was anything you could explain more we’re going to depth about and I would ask about the power stretching as of right now that is probably the hardest thing for me is flexibility. If you have a video for that or could go into more detail I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much.

  • @ashleyplace3529
    @ashleyplace3529 2 года назад +7

    You my sir are inspirational man I can’t even lie I started my spiritual journey not too long ago n I’ve recently done some shadow work and now I’m constantly looking to do things out my comfort zone learn new things and constantly push myself to a higher level but sometimes struggle with self discipline due to mental health so this for me is so motivating n inspirational that from now on I CAN and I’m going to push myself and give my all in everything I do I just wanted to thank you for this I subbed you and I wish everyone love and a fulfilled life 💯🙏💙💪🏼🙌

    • @animalmake7149
      @animalmake7149 Год назад

      wow so you moved from one delusion to another... you are the type of studend good teachers try to avoid. unless they are Narcs with a mystic lining that like to talk nonsense to easily suggestable minds

  • @hariszukic5910
    @hariszukic5910 2 года назад +3

    I have to say…this is a insane „documentary“! I love it!

  • @user-sg2lo9fq8k
    @user-sg2lo9fq8k 26 дней назад

    I really enjoyed your video and you are right about everything❤

  • @CelestialWhisperss
    @CelestialWhisperss 10 месяцев назад +1

    4- 5 yrs back i visted shaolin temple and trained for 14 days and shifu shi yan jun was with us! this video was really great and gave me alot of memories of china and the training

  • @xxd4o2gxx79
    @xxd4o2gxx79 2 года назад +10

    I love this. I’m glad there are people like you all still here. Great and strong minded and willing to give all you have to better yourself and others. I hope peace comes to all of you out there. Thank you for this video. Brought me peace and it made me want to meditate now more often Thank You.

    • @animalmake7149
      @animalmake7149 Год назад

      he is weak ... not able to learn or perform ANYTHING he was taught.... yes it is inspiring that he keeps trying but beyond that no bro... look far elseware

    • @jeffadams9807
      @jeffadams9807 Год назад

      @@animalmake7149
      Ur A Wuss !!! Do U Think
      U Can Do Any Better ???

  • @Mikestarwalker
    @Mikestarwalker 3 года назад +40

    This is soooooo epiccc!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @philiphartshorn
      @philiphartshorn  3 года назад +5

      Thank you Mike!! Way too much fun! We still have to collab one day!

    • @Mikestarwalker
      @Mikestarwalker 3 года назад +3

      @@philiphartshorn heck yea man! I’m definitely gonna have to increase my speed stats after seeing this!

  • @RenSanti
    @RenSanti Год назад +7

    So grateful for the insights and info in this video! Been researching different kinds of martial arts like crazy, but this is the most helpful example! It's also motivating to watch someone share their experience with authenticity. At the end when Shifu Shi Yanjun wished him all of those blessings for his channel, he seemed really moved. It affirmed all his earlier insights about what was most fulfilling and gratifying about his training experience. imo, he's lacking that affected, performative commentary that's on-brand w/ YT vloggers these days. Its truly refreshing. for real. After seeing countless vlog in this genre (my life as/i try/cultural immersion), what a blessing to find one that exemplifies learning from a specific culture by grounding oneself in honest, humble reverence and humor! the bruh check hard qigong bit 😂😂 reminds me how it felt watching Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown for the first time. Super effectual and fun to watch! 🪷 🙏🏼🙌🏼 gonna see if he has any posts about the temple food or the Shaolin animals now. TY Philip 🌻

  • @sokhnafallou
    @sokhnafallou Год назад

    Wow thank you so much !!!! This is incredible and absolutely magic 🙏👏👏👏👏👏💫