Fit Is Not Healthy: A Shaolin Monk's Guide to Exceptional Fitness

[@frskatefun]

This guy is about 22-100 years old

[@cassanopiano5332]

lol this is true

[@_____J______]

I would give him 50-60 yo, still looking superb

[@cassanopiano5332]

J na I’d say like 30s maybe or 40

[@noriorck4017]

@@cassanopiano5332 lol he is 46 dude.

[@Tera4m]

What are u on about, He doesn’t look a day over 12

[@matthewprior3762]

I respect monks and buddhists so much for their levels of discipline and views on life and the world.

[@mannymew1651]

I dont. Against trained fighters they stand very little chance in a real combat situation. Like a lot of chinese martial arts it is mostly based on fantasy and has no real world application. Doesn't help to have all those chinese films where they can practically do magic with their finger tips and they start believing this

[@olivervandal8645]

manny mew You are so ignorant. Writing some comment without knowing about the subject. He is a known fighter with a large background in other martial arts. Your comment is disrespectful.

[@grzegorzk1177]

So Christianity is nothing to you? Good luck.

[@dq8835]

@@mannymew1651 nah dude this one is the real one. you need to watch the latest video which this guy posted. he talked about shaolin and monk are all about having a strong foundation, train your mind and your body first then starts combat training, which is the same way how MMA fighter train, you need to have good conditioning and strong mentality to walk in octagoal. people who has stronger foundation/ conditioning, mentality would always win against another one. the kungfu masters you were talking about they aint the real martial artists, they don't possess half of this guy do mentally or physically. Please open up your eyes and your brain to acknowledge some truth instead being so judgemental and assuming all things are the same, is like you got bite by a dog and you assume all dogs are gonna hurt you . i bet you know nothing about martial arts or fighting at all.

[@AwakenZen]

​@@mannymew1651Sanda

[@tjjourden4806]

Thank you for sharing. Being a Martial Artist is a Lifestyle. It isnt just about trying to hurt others

[@TheSeeking2know]

Wow. Those punches were powerful! Just the way your body moved showed that you were generating tremendous power, and your kicks as well. Your body is definitely well trained and powerful, but it is great to know the secret to sustainable external is a strong foundation.. I guess we can say that often people in other parts of the world miss the foundation of the Asian martial arts by rushing into only seeking how to develop physical strength and fight capability, and miss out on the philosophies and internal disciplines that carry you for life, and also give you physical strength and fight capability.

[@dZorroIII]

@Everything Ok guy.

[@likes2spoogelol]

He actually means the secret practices to develop strength speed and power which he very slightly showed a fraction of and I can't even explain to you like he couldn't or else we'll be killed like Bruce Lee was for showing things like the 1 inch punch and his speed. It doesn't really mean all that spiritual stuff honestly dude the art is designed to kill someone and when the art became modified for Buddhism it lost all movements that would easily fuck someone up really bad like it's kinda scary dude. My dad was trained by an ex navy seal one of the first trainers, the very best hand to hand instructor in fact out of all the other seals who are also deadly. These original seal trainers when they changed from demolitions to what they are now we're taught by a Chinese man lol and it is quite literally Kung Fu before it was altered to take the kill moves out. There is literally hundreds if not thousands of movements, where boxing only has 3 with variations. My God you poor people, I wish everyone could feel like I do. Nobody short of having a gun at a distance can stop me it's so unfair. You can believe me or not it doesn't change anything.

[@alantinoalantonio]

@Langdon Alger I agree. I think I settled on Wudan. It just looks cool and good for mental and physical well being

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@likes2spoogelol I wish he would have a good interpreter to include correct subtitles, since he is not a native English speaker.

[@TheSeeking2know]

@Everything Oh, you think his punches and kicks are *not* strong?

[@eddieteach3088]

No roots, no growth. You Sir, are an example of pure art. Thanks

[@UNGETABLE7]

Tried the first kick, now on amazon looking for a desk lamp..

[@redgreenblue12356]

🐒🍻

[@lucindagaskill7137]

Try walmart - hahahahaaa ! You are funny.

[@bobsmithers1924]

...needed a new one anyhow.

[@ieattrollsforbreakfast2973]

Haha!

[@nightswatch9007]

UNGETABLE7 😅🤣🙌🏻

[@iliricumdrymountain8092]

Lots of wisdom from our Chinese broters. Greetings from Serbia (Europe, Balkans).

[@rickyspanish8373]

@@improover113 Use your brain a little dude... It's sad that you can't figure out what he meant to say.

[@rickyspanish8373]

@@improover113 Try harder champ.

[@GallowBop666]

My man Krillin all grown up

[@twistyx808]

Krillin is taller

[@3SPCOD]

That door knob low af

[@kardashevtypeiii1805]

Low doorknobs for exceptional health.

[@PopsRacer61]

..the door is upside down or his room is !

[@ChronoSerum]

it's a doorknob that you open with your feet

[@Northwindbreeze]

Fitting the locals height

[@nickl1852]

Wheel chair friendly lol

[@savanaviolenta]

Just stay focused as long as you are awake,keep your mind focused all the time,eat healthy,don't overeat,starv sometimes for short periods,drink lots of water and develop your brain and grow spiritually.

[@Saundersstrong]

yes. observe sensations. wise words

[@salazam]

Shut the fuck up.

[@fred4382]

lmao knew i was gona find some dweebs before clicking this video... ok totally random fucker from the internet, i will listen to everything you say!!! basically the shit you wrote is "b healthy, b happy, and stuffs.." ya wonderful great, the trophy academy should be sending you a prize any day now for that superb advice!!

[@darkdevil6508]

@@fred4382 you re behaviour on this thread is so amazingly ignorant and closed minded that i can t think you re not like this in real life too.

[@fred4382]

no im worse in person.. id break your wind pipe without a second thought just for looking at me wrong

[@always_trust_all_scientists]

This is the GREATEST! Seriously man. It makes brutal sense. People should listen up because this is worth something!

[@ErLong1800]

This really explains the true background meaning of the shaolin gong fu. Thank you for making us understand more! Besides, you look so healthy and your movements look so smooth and powerful!

[@satnamo]

The benefit of Shaolin gongfu is a healthy body and a peaceful mind; exercise and peace of mind are the keys to a happy and fulfilling life.

[@lutzy411]

truth

[@markJones-yz6ke]

So peace of mind thru violence eh?😕

[@lasnoches8224]

No bro, peace of mind *through* self discipline. @@markJones-yz6ke

[@markJones-yz6ke]

@@lasnoches8224 I,v heard it all before it's buiishit.I,v studied jkd.wing chungbjj,boxing,kick boxing.nothing to do with self discipline, or any other nonsense you can convince yourself of!its all about the violence of the human being!the urge to be the boss.nothing more.

[@lucindagaskill7137]

being able to defend yourself will make your life happy and fulfilling.

[@JasonReese1962]

That was excellent. To make your body healthy, Number 1.

[@arbsan8366]

I keep forgetting this man doesn’t even use weights to workout with and he has a pretty good in shape body. He makes me want to get like this so inspiring!

[@zxzxddxxdgrddgtrdew1784]

Everyone wants to be a shaolin until it's time to do what shaolins have to do...

[@lucindagaskill7137]

they use weights.

[@lucindagaskill7137]

@Neil Wiggs - Yes, the stamina, strength & balance exercises that these guys do are extreme and requires insane practice sessions several times each day - I think that they only take one day off per week. Their practices go for 6-8 hours each day. They are professionals, so they don't have to go clock in at work, do their 8 hrs then clock out and go train. They train, train, train. It's a military life. Americans need to keep things in perspective - most of us must work to support ourselves, then hopefully have enough money left over to pay tuition at a martial arts school for training. This is fine ! No one needs to become a Shaolin Monk, in order to be a productive martial artist. No one needs to become the most fearsome martial artist that has ever walked the earth, in order to have the skills to protect themselves. The people that run their yap the most about martial arts, are the ones that sit and watch kungfu movies and little else. Then they want to give their "perspective and philosophy" on the martial arts. The best students are the ones that work, pay their tuition at the martial arts school, give every training session their all, train their way up through the ranks the way the rest of us have to do - the best thing about true martial artists, is that they don't say much at all about their training - they just do it.

[@lucindagaskill7137]

@Jaime Ares If home workouts are working well, then wouldn't it be a good thing to supplement your home training, by arranging a meet-up workout once a week/month with a group ? I'm sure that people that work out hard at home, would also inspire others to see your conditioning and skills once in a while during a meet up. Share your knowledge. Share your gift and hard work !

[@FilippoCardoni]

Get started with calisthenics, thank me some years from now ;D

[@robertesposito8288]

What a powerful teacher , thank you. Please continue your teachings 🙏

[@jollybigfist]

Brilliant explanation of traditional methods and the reasoning behind them

[@miguelcarvalho5852]

Thank you, Shifu, for your teachings and for your positivity which is inspiring.

[@thewayofheartmind5069]

This is a very good video! It’s good, brief and clear info on Shaolin Gongfu! His students are very fortunate! Salute

[@phakwipha]

The difficult thing with explaining what he wants to say but doesn't have the words to describe is understanding the ability of the muscle tendon system to compress into the tightest ball and expand into the broadest stance and everything in between... movement is the key and understanding how the internal membranes restrict your movement and stiffen the joints is the pivot for change. Moving in certain ways like figure 8's for example between the hips and shoulders, highlight how the internal affects your ability to move smoothly in full circumferential patterns adding weapons increases this by adding further moment arms that stress the system . Once you release the membrane system it allows your joints to open up enhancing your flexibility and improving your chi flow, which enhances your health. Love this guy

[@julioc.toledo]

Thank you very much for this video. Indeed, number 1 goal: healthy body, always. Thank you, and all the best.

[@stefanoandrianopoulos9071]

Awesome seeing you still make videos. Before moving to Wudang, I used to train with some of your methods at home. After training kung fu in China for almost a year now, it’s awesome to see that we train the same methods in basics.

[@Alchemist3333]

Your kicks are scary good and I can see by your control of movement and the way you are able to generate power that you are healthy and very strong! Excellent teachings! Please make more!

[@bajuszpal172]

My deep appreciation for the job of Shaolin insturctor, and some thing like understanding the dilemmas when trying to meet your students both ends, though contrasting.Interestingly, the kicks I have learned from Japanese Karate, first raise ythe knees, whereas you start kicking from the gorund. Naturslly, I have learned your so called crescent kicks as well, and appear to be more natural for common people, as I am from. Best regards, good help and God bless You. Paul, 67,

[@wolfgang4368x]

Livingroomwarrior, 67, Germany.❤😂

[@charliehodgkinson7422]

this guy is incredibly strong.

[@abdulmumin6251]

Because his been training since being in his mothers whom

[@gesshugh9976]

I do more modern style combat training. So this was a pleasant surprise. The kicks were similar to the stretching kicks we perform before training. We also do numerous splits warm ups, and lots of leg stretches and half splits. We also do breathing exercises and practice from several of the stances you demonstrated. While its all purely for warm up, and none of that directly applies to the actual fighting, I was taken aback to see it all here and quite pleased if I might add. The brush thing was cool too. After lifting, i always shake out, and then do light strikes, more like slaps across my body to wake it back up. It's particularly good for me since my health is poor, and I often can't train properly, so I have to do a lot of slow exercises and conditioning.

[@agelesskarate]

Very well said. I love this. He’s right martial arts shouldn’t just be about fighting. It’s a life style.

[@beingsupermanonamazon1786]

The energy brush and his circulation widom is priceless. Thank you shaolin!

[@criticman123]

bro those punches had tyson level power in them

[@will-i-jay]

Yo for some reason this comment killed me!! Right after I read this I saw him punch and I could just imagine a guy getting messed up by those! 😂😂

[@bruceleroy8063]

Crescent kick lol. That's power.

[@Tera4m]

Morpheus: Your weakness, is not your technique

[@TooBizarreJulian]

every single boxing punch he threw there unfortunately wasn't techinally correct.

[@Seattlefan77]

Bruh.. He's the size of one of Tyson's arms

[@fulltangclan]

Excellent video. Thank you Sifu

[@noir66146]

"Martial Arts is not about fighting." YES!. Before you can even think about engaging in those insane postures and executing backflips, you must first gain flexibilty and tendon elasticity... EXACTLY. Being in America, martial arts are so commonly associated with violence and almost demonized by the public, but it is actually traditional movements the stimulate body health. I can practice forms and kata all day XPPPPP

[@benben-sl7hi]

Dudes on a whole nuther level.

[@JD-ph1dz]

I tried the first kick, now I'm in hospital

[@poisonouspagan1690]

Excellent tips for training. Thank you. Looking forward to more.

[@supremefitness6828]

Inspiring seems to be the word. Thank you for this video!

[@antonioelrocho7918]

What a great message in this video! This is the reason I chose kung fu over all other martial arts. I only trained for about 3 years, a long time ago, but it's always a part of me. I would love to return to training, but lack the motivation and have not found anyone who could replace my former Sifu. I don't really trust many people. Everyone seems to be all about toughness or silly posturing.

[@jaroslavprokop2408]

i understand you, i too look for good teacher, hope soon i will start again, shaolin for me is not about fighting but its about lucky life and know how to live, hope you too go back to train

[@bobbi7894]

I trained at the Shaolin Temple in Archway, London with Shifu Yan Lei & Shifu Yanzi. They trained me well.

[@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744]

"Sifu"

[@wesleymartins5970]

Shaolin temple, in London?

[@bobbi7894]

Gianna Filicia no. It’s Shifu.

[@bobbi7894]

Wesley Martins Yes Mr Martins, in North London to be precise.

[@cwr8618]

super useful comment john wick

[@otaoinfinito7283]

Muito bom os treinos....fmexibilidade muito da hora

[@boastrom6118]

Really good information. Muay Thai been my sport and the old school way does contain alot of what he is talking about. Food, recovery exercises and sleep. I don't think they do anymore. I blame UFC.

[@colinbennett8115]

Like the concept & physical approach towards training the body both externally & internally ☯️👁

[@dang.s]

Energy brush. Got it. Instead of coffee every morning, I use the energy brush. 😁

[@emphaziz]

This really made me so happy to watch. Though I am just a beginner with Shaolin, I enjoy practicing it so much because of the different aspects being trained. Now I find going to the gym so boring lol. I mean, who needs a gym when you only need your own body(weight) ;-) Shaolin is really awesome!

[@drbellows]

Very impressive stances to improve breathing and circulation techniques You have gained a YT student sensei

[@boblevey]

Very nice video. Thank you for sharing

[@ladyt1866]

great point . To balance yin/yang within and with out of the body.Is an ongoing battle for most of us westerners .

[@mooselee902]

How so? apply yin and yang for me

[@lucindagaskill7137]

We can win this battle !

[@chaoticsoul8809]

Finding balance is a problem for many people around the world not only Us westerners in these strange modern times that we live in

[@beyoneenterprisesllc9942]

Pure knowledge.. Love it. Thanks you for sharing!!

[@Doreo91]

the main ideia and very true: traditional martial arts are for health, not fighting ;)

[@likes2spoogelol]

Hahaha, that's what they want you to think. You've been fooled like everyone else has it's the greatest trick that they've kept up all this time.

[@jamesonboxingfan4274]

Any system of self-defense was first inspired by a need to protect oneself or to defeat an enemy. Back then, I think they incorporated systems for good health that were already in place, in with combat. That is what present day traditional Martial Arts is missing... The Combat!

[@likes2spoogelol]

@@jamesonboxingfan4274 exactly. Ever since Buddhism became intertwined with Shaolin monks, they altered the style to not kill or hurt and to only disable attackers, which if you know it's easier to kill someone than disable them without getting hurt yourself. Your skill level would need to be a good level higher than theirs. If you want to learn Kung Fu, learn "pre-zen" because they have kill moves lol but good luck finding ANY information on it or even a single video showing actual traditional wushu

[@jamesonboxingfan4274]

@@likes2spoogelol One of my first Martial Arts teachers used to tell his students that a street fighter is just as good at fighting, if not better, than a black belt. That is because a street fighter has experienced the rhythm of actual combat and is more comfortable there. I think once a Martial Arts student reaches a certain level(black belt) some REAL sparring is in order. Having them do all this training and pumping their heads up, they might be encouraged to use it one day to protect themselves or someone else. I think it is irresponsible to send them out there like that.

[@likes2spoogelol]

@@jamesonboxingfan4274 I have to agree with you there, it's very important to feel comfortable in an actual fight and once you have developed your movements enough perform them properly at will then you need to test it with sparring

[@TheRick8866]

its amazing we live in a time when any one can get this powerful information.

[@MRVAANY87]

PERFECTION

[@MrMultiMediat0r]

Do you think your Wu Tang sword can defeat ME?!

[@fred4382]

let me see your wu tang style.. bring the motherfuckin ruckus x100

[@LuciDreams]

Ghostface catch the blast of a hype verse!

[@gregerious6549]

The sky is high the cloud is low

[@electricshrapnel4368]

I like it raaaaaaaaaw

[@jonathanbethune9075]

That's just what I needed to hear right now. Thanks. I need a new brush...

[@igorka9354]

Flexibility is a key factor to be healthy

[@michaelwells8412]

Mobility* flexibility without strength in that range of motion is dangerous, the risk of injury is high.

[@igorka9354]

@@michaelwells8412 is it possible to be flexible without strenght?

[@michaelwells8412]

​@@igorka9354Yes, most extreme cases are genetic disorders granted, people who have to do strength work to lessen their high risk of injury. But there are different ways of stretching passive or forced ballistic stretching that won't give you much strength but will increase flexibility. Especially when starting young. The high amount of injury in some schools for professional ballet is an example. Combining dynamic stretching, and holds are best for healthy mobility with less risk of injury. For example PNF is very effective, even then pairing with strength moves would be best for health.

[@the781269]

Very Good Shifu 🙏🙇‍♂️

[@Rambo-kv7dm]

I ain't gonna mess with that Bro!!!

[@s.d4078]

Dedication, knowledge & focus.

[@unprincipledvegan2506]

yes, professional heavyweight boxing kills the brain cells.

[@danielscimone2542]

Thai boxing instructor here and he is speaking the truth, there is benefits to every discipline, marital arts is for health, not mead heads looking to hurt eachother

[@ninagoldiloks]

Ty. Ty. Ty. I understood perfectly. May yu continue in health. I'm on board. 🖤👍💯

[@critical488]

HE HAS A TORN LEFT TRICEPS... That shit is permanent

[@FlareSoul69]

His chest and delts are not from the gym... that's some strength conditioning stuff are amazing!

[@musopaul5407]

This guy is a great athlete. You can do it, too, but it means devoting your life to it, not just doing a few exercises. Some of us were put on earth to do this, but not all of us.

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

I am a breakdancer of 19 years. I am trying to work on my agility. Very motivated and inspired by Shaolin, body, mind, spirit and agility, I am trying to focus on merging shaolin philosophy and art with my breakdance and movement. What is a good strategy to start on flexibility, my biggest challenge and obstacle. Also how do I meditate when I appear to lack patience? Great videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@adritrace88]

For flexibility I personally found Yoga to be the most helpful. You can look for short classes for beginners here on youtube. You need patience and perseverance to achieve anything, like for anything really. For meditation, read about the benefits. Make it a pleasure practice, and also look for guided meditations. For spiritual lessons I recommend you checking Thích Nhất Hạnh conferences as they will help you understanding meditation better. [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DUm4ilmqhgqMk] Best of luck to you

[@psyris3454]

Check out Tom Merrick he has great flexiblity routines for beginners

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

@@adritrace88 thank you so much for your recommendations. I will check the link.

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

@@psyris3454 thank you. I will check him out.

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

@@longfeijiang2449 True Bruce Lee

[@katiestanley93]

I dry brush every single night and then get in the bath before or after training and i feel great

[@alainhouaqbard5525]

learned a Lot Shifu Thanks ! Always wondered why those fancy moves in wushu, now it makes sense !

[@6thlincrest849]

Chi-Lin

[@fotrosri1872]

You are amazing,thank you so much💛💛💛

[@husseinmohamed6298]

Motivated

[@k-stuntsrevolution]

Strong

[@lautaromondaca]

Great speech, thanks

[@ForestofSongs]

That is interesting about the brush near the end of the video.

[@rodgerrain7033]

This guy is awesome!

[@MarcMcRae]

Food for thought, holistically, the total package. IMHO..totally unlike MMA which is lacking so much right..

[@Tomorer]

Very pertinent :) Shaolin is not a sport, its a way of life!

[@WolfRacing81]

legend

[@fuifahho786]

Sifu Yanlei ,like your utube we more people like you to spread positive thinking,perseverance and discipline and you are very humble despite your achievements. You are fantastic.👍

[@lopezb]

Very nice - so many people nowadays emphasize fighting fighting fighting, which art is "better", trying to be "stronger"- all for naught. Even if they can win the match, if they die at 45 from bad health, or hurt someone else, creating lots of bad Karma, or have a selfish attitude- what's the point? No wisdom, only blindness.....this shows the right attitude, combined with right practice.

[@Gillymonster18]

Been watching your videos off and on for a few years. Most of my life I’ve been fit, but not what I don’t know if I call myself healthy. Over the last few years a lot of personal stuff has happened, and the last few my physical lifestyle has gone downhill. This next month I have my kids for part of the summer, after that is a great opportunity to start a new lifestyle. I’ll be following your example more closely. I don’t know if it’ll be qigong or Kung Fu, but just the concept of whole body health, inside and outside.

[@caliguland]

This is THE profound truth of all martial arts that gets overlooked by outsiders and combat proponents. Cultivation of a body/spirit union and overall health is really the only goal and everything else is ancillary and consequential. There is a clear lineage going back to yogic practice that came hand in hand with the Buddhist pilgrims who brought the message and teachings back from India.

[@kenbrisby4825]

same with yoga itself. westerners simply take whats on the surface, and the rest goes unutilized. like watching the american edits of foreign films that are often dumbed down.

[@michaelcraig9449]

@@kenbrisby4825 Or foreign edits that are dumbed down, of great long classic American films.

[@The_Gallowglass]

@@kenbrisby4825 Mythology, just like the bible.

[@kenbrisby4825]

@@michaelcraig9449 its definitely a lost in translation thing more than a westerner fuck up. but people in the west don't seem to study transcendental meditation to the degree its been done in the east either.

[@michaelcraig9449]

@@kenbrisby4825 Yeah they are all yoga crazy now.. but it is almost all chicks and soy boys teaching it, I bet they changed it a lot from how it is supposed to be, suburbanized it, took a lot of the humility and silent wonder out of it, since those types are mostly anti-God.

[@andresbottazzi5907]

I watched again... So good, thanks again

[@belkys120]

ITS VERY IMPORTANT , TO WORK OUT AT ANY AGE .!!!! FOR BETTER HEALTH .!!!! . AND CONTROL , WHAT U EAT .!!!!! IT MAY EVEN EXTEN , YOUR LIFE .!!!! . BASE ON , MEDICAL STUDY .!!!! .😳📚📖📚🙏🏾👍....

[@Fallzvidz]

Why do you write like that?

[@GAZEREAPER]

@@Fallzvidz I think he's having a stroke

[@fred4382]

SHUT THE ACTUAL FUCK UP, STOP YELLING AT ME YOU STINKY HIPPY@@@!!!!!!!!!

[@whatda5956]

The movements are graceful and beautiful, yet deadly at the same time

[@Anonymous_Eyeballs]

Where can I get pants like those? They look comfy af

[@kckrye]

@Anthony Best that cracked me up

[@lioravni7245]

This guy is awesome. He can't articulate everything he is thinking because his english isn't good. But you can see by how he looks, how he moves, and his concepts that he is a real monk. I wish I could train with him.

[@spencer7404]

What the master said is so true. Most of the Kongfus are not designed for fighting, but for body health. For example, the traditional Chinese martial arts routine is designed to make people's muscles, ligaments, bones and internal organs more healthy. Chinese traditional martial arts are not trying to be faster, more powerful, or better angle with the laws of physics to hit the target faster and harder. Sanda, Tang, etc., which evolved from traditional Chinese martial arts, are thoes that designed for fighting and killing.

[@mooselee902]

lol youre an idiot... china has been around for centuries (the arts of which were created when melee warfare was the way) and you think that a few arts developed in the last 100 - 200 years are the most developed arts in the world? shaolin is dead btw

[@alonzowashington8051]

@@mooselee902 What? Yes the few that were developed within the more recent time of history are the most developed in the world because they proven in warfare and have remained throughout the the dominant nations in the history of civilization (i.e. Pancratium, Roman-Greco Wrestling). The fuck are you talking about? And now, in our time we have a method of sharing martial knowledge throughout the world and do so in competitive forms of sport, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) being a prime example.

[@Drpissed]

@Wade nobise Any of those will help you, but the problem is when you practice all of them you get contradictions. For example, Systema and Wing Chun are about no tension, flowing movements. Whereas boxing just an example is a lot more tensed up. I understand the concept that it's good to know many different tools so you have the right one for the right job but in reality, it's probably better to master a striking art and master a grappling or ground art to the point where muscle memory does the work. Regardless though keep training and keep having fun ^^

[@Drpissed]

@Wade nobise In that case definitely keep on with your TKD, it's pretty deadly. If you blast somebody full force with a roundhouse to the chest you're breaking ribs and they won't want to fight you anymore. For evading strikes and situational attacks, look into Krav Maga, Systema, Silat. They've got some great defence techniques because all's fair in a life or death street fight

[@actimasprime6226]

fucking thank you

[@macCloud2021]

Good teachings I always wanted to become totally fit and disciplined. you have encouraged me to restart my training.my issue was i had no time always on the job.

[@Peter-rg4ng]

Less than 1% of professional fighters will ever reach this level.

[@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514]

This guy would get wrecked by a pro MMA fighter.

[@1111111111202]

@@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514 u morons always measure shit by that. There are many subcategories of martial arts. Inner outter Health and philosophy. Also ppl are not training to fight always. U fucking low iq fucks are all teenagers or some low life

[@maodanz1672]

These guys do mma things better than some mma guys but competing is not everything and on the street your mma rules wouldnt apply

[@Peter-rg4ng]

MMA = rules and real martial arts = no rules. Kick to the balls my friend

[@Bushcraft242]

Great teacher

[@bryce223453]

3:19 no stretching stands up and kicks with his knee touching his shoulder. Okay I need to practice more

[@6thlincrest849]

Tell me about it...

[@dracol]

He probably did stretches / warm ups before making this video

[@xora7490]

@@dracol well hes a shaolin so probably not though but nice comment.

[@lucindagaskill7137]

I know, that was crazy. He had most likely just finished a long training session or was taking an afternoon break, after training so his muscles were still warmed up and flexible.

[@xora7490]

@@lucindagaskill7137 again, hes shaolin so commits daily to these exercises, you guys are just playing it off saying hes stretching. Go stretch right now and you wont be able to do it.

[@Tomb743]

Awesome insight into your world, thanks

[@yakuza7056]

Shaolin is where you are.

[@lucindagaskill7137]

uh, he's in new jersey

[@yakuza7056]

@@lucindagaskill7137, The complexity of the translation Google. In Russian. Шаолинь там, где есть ты.

[@Nautilus1972]

Sifu is most correct in ssaying the body must first be right. In terms of self defence, most 'fights' are over very quickly if your body is correct. One or two blows to a sensitive area when your body is strong would see you prevail in that moment, against a single opponent.

[@pelletey]

Shaolin is psychological health, not just physical health. I wonder what shaolin does for actual fighting? I guess it would be sanda.

[@stefanoandrianopoulos9071]

Think of it this way, kung gu is a way of life. It encompasses fitness, flexibility, peace of mind, and over all well rounded health while you gain strength and technique. It’s martial applications are more of an added bonus than its central focus in my opinion.

[@ten5487]

This explanation is an absolute treasure.

[@smendesmusic]

I might get weird looks in the gym if I use that “bamboo energy brush” 😂

[@troyargent3471]

True lol try swinging a kettle bell at home ,then tenderise your muscles

[@mvpmvp2980]

i appreciate the rest of the video but i dont understand exactly what is special about the bamboo brush? what is the advantage in using it for recovery versus seemingly similar things like massages, or hitting/slapping yourself with other objects and/or your hands? thank you for the video though.

[@jaromor8808]

probably the same bs-magic that turns rhinoceros horns into an aphrodisiac

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

@MVP MVP In what he said of circulation and your mentioning massage. It is well known in massage that all knots in muscles are pockets of toxins. When pumping a muscle major amounts of toxins are rushing there same as injury that a major block of any part of the whole bodies "circulatory" system will trigger new vessels to grow around blockage as every square inch of flow from head to toe is needed. This to me is an amazing way to knock loose anything accumulating that you cannot see to send somewhere (your kidneys) to be eliminated. Bet this guy never needs a massage.

[@andresbottazzi5907]

Thank you so much! This is very useful! : )

[@braedenmoses]

Love the overall message here!! If I was to make an “energy brush” myself, any suggestion on what to use for materials? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@GrakoGames]

You can get a similar brush for a good start on AliExpress for $5. Tested.

[@braedenmoses]

Grako, much appreciated. You remember what you “searched”? The site is huge :)

[@mooselee902]

pubes

[@paulkazimierzdanisz5152]

Thin strips of bamboo 🐾🎬🐾

[@creator-of-bridge-creators]

welding electrodes

[@johnhrock1009]

I just saw your movie the turtle and the Sea love the real, grittiness of that movie. I can tell your way more balance in strength agility than most people I see in the gym.

[@christopher-johnkoopman5333]

Good Advice, thank you. But you really need a better microphone, your voice is too deep and accent is too strong for such a bad microphone.

[@arbsan8366]

I have scoliosis do you think his videos will be helpful or beneficial for someone like me?

[@SarumanDeWhite]

ARB San I need to know this to.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

I have scoliosis. Watch my kung fu heavybag videos. Spoiler : its the "crippleness" i rarely mention ever slightly. It hurts like fuck if i move the wrong way. You have to adapt to it and work around it. You should learn how to rehab/stretch if you wanna stay physical .

[@kapoof2]

Kung Fu Sifu here, always consult the doctor, Sifus are not health experts. Having said that, once the scoliosis is fixed, kung fu will help strangthen and lengthen your back muscles if performed properly.

[@ya-rx8nd]

You can still be physical with scoliosis. It depends on how much the scoliosis affects you. Usain Bolt has scoliosis. I think it affects him some but he still has the sprint world record.

[@nikolacurcin5923]

Well,my friend, Usain Bolt have a scoliosis, and rest you know

[@dZorroIII]

Respect. My younger self had good hips by accident through play alone. As an adult, I train more - but I've neglected the hips. It shows everywhere. And I'm starting to understand.

[@firethorn007]

a year ago, I started doing tai chi, qi gong and kung fu at a local place. I was very out of shape.. had lost some weight but was still overweight and had really bad flexibility. after a few months I started feeling better. Then one week I had a dancing episode and we also learned a new form that had a rapid 180 degree twist and a leg sweep... I have a torn disc and having nerve trouble now as well. the pain started the week of these two events. that was last May and I'm still dealing with the pain. I have basically lost all my strength in my legs because I don't get to move a lot at work and when I get home I just lie down. I'm so sick of this. I miss the martial arts classes. :(

[@Fitysa]

Hope you heal soon!!! Just give it time!

[@edwinchin8292]

Don't just do the motions , feel the nerves connecting to your muscles especially your back from the toe and heel up to your hips and lower back ..most probably your hip is misalligned due to sitting a lot .. connect to your body , breathe a deep diaphragm breathe while executing , no ones gonna care if your tummy is bulging .. therefore BREATHE ! usually people don't breathe deep because they wanna hide their tummy unconsciously, take the effort to try and breathe the deepest you can stuffing air inside your diaphragm and know that your body is designed to heal when you breathe deep . Start with the breathe ..

[@firethorn007]

Edwin Chin I do computer drafting for work. I have an adjustable desk so I alternate standing and sitting but I have to stand so much because it is so painful to sit. Because I stand so much my legs get very bad knots, go numb, tingle, have shooting pains. All kinds of stuff. The right leg is the worst. It is so swollen behind my knee and has bad knots. I try to massage them, go outside for walks sometimes or use a tens machine but doesn’t seem to do much. I have been to many docs. Can’t afford physical therapy. The back problem is not bad enough for surgery. They said I just have to wait until it heals but bc blood flow to the spine is not much it will take a long time.

[@edwinchin8292]

@@firethorn007 gonna get those knots out , and certain of your muscles are weak being compensated by your tight ones. Check out Jeff's video definitely Also check out some Myofascia release videos for knots

[@firethorn007]

Thanks guys