Fighting Meditation - Shaolin Monk Documentary

[@sabermaster80]

"Don't let your weakness win. Staying negative is easy, Staying positive is difficult" - Shifu YanLei

[@stellarex8569]

This is relevant, especially now a days

[@Dontbeweakvato]

@@stellarex8569 things have always been bad for thousands of years but it's the negatives that are always at the forefront to be seen

[@tommynguyen6176]

plays a role in any aspect of life

[@tommynguyen6176]

ryukenb2k you can’t just call someone a fake shaolin monk when you don’t know everything not all Buddhism is the same maybe what you said isn’t even true there might be other reasons as well it’s just rude for you to say something like that

[@dbrzy8989]

@@tommynguyen6176 i think following the teachings of buddhism is a good everyday practice, however, rules that prevents one from staying happy by starting a family is something that should be changed. We do live in the future of old religions and practices, so i think new rules is needed to better fit this generation.

[@Surokkh]

Ladies and gentlemen - here we have an extremely rare case of a _real, genuine_ human being. Thank you Shifu, you're inspiring

[@GlennGo0uld]

David Miljkovic neverovatan! Drago mi je što postoje ovakvi ljudi!

[@333elixartdelano8]

Golden heart

[@louqmandaouda7536]

11:36 "Old people know the time is limited, young people think there is a lot time" Thank you Shifu YanLei. From Benin, West Africa.

[@tyme6400]

@Vincent Junio Yes, but with how we live and how we act, it makes perfect sense.

[@tasgaz4881]

He must be a very good shifu!!! I would like to train with him...!! At least once!!

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

@Vincent Junio apparently not a no-brainer for young ppl

[@macrognsqd]

Assuming is a dangerous weapon. Just because you understand a quote, does not make it a fact.

[@JustBeYourslf]

I used to train with Shifu Yanlei and his brother Shifu Yanzi back in the Uk and it was a great experience. Everything i've learned from them is stuck within me forever. And seeing Shifu Yanlei open up like that just shows how great of a person he was and still is. We are not in this world to be perfect but to help each other reach our full potential and goals whether big or small. Thank you Shifu Yanlei 🙏

[@mikepict9011]

I've never seen a monk cry . And honestly I watched the movie 3 times because of the genuine truth in his emotions. Truly profound. Deep respect as a man as a monk as a human being

[@sunraylight8]

He say on truth suffering it means to suffer is to suffer less on life because his training as a shaolin was a way of life.

[@mikepict9011]

@@sunraylight8 run towards that which you want to avoid .

[@mikepict9011]

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[@phillozoph50]

What a man...This is not a mask,this is pure and honest being.I liked him before,love him now.

[@hglim8927]

Phill Ozoph ,what you see is what you get 👍 simple ,sincere 👍

[@antoniosemerad9595]

Sad vidim iz ovog videa kako živiš,vrlo teško! Svima je život borba i prestaje jedino sa smrću i predajom. Dobro radiš,a sad to dobro i naplati. Ne jadaj se u kameru i ne podučavaj mukte.

[@hanschristian1939]

Are you gay ? .

[@hanschristian1939]

I think you gay ...

[@phillozoph50]

@@antoniosemerad9595 ?

[@trdrushworth3444]

Around 4 years ago I was over weight and unhappy and saw him on KZbin training. I was driven to train non stop because he was so genuine and inspiring . It slowly became a habit and now I train smart as part of my daily life. I have a business and I’m strong lean and feeling better. Thanks Shifu

[@TheAznboituan]

I am a healer in America and my heart broke for you, I am of Chinese and Spanish decent and bind both worlds of healing ,the pain you suffered is unique to you in your experiences and for others it has claimed lives but for you the difference is you are sharp as a sword because you went through fire then were beaten and each time you felt weaker but like a well forged sword to become strong it had to be folded over its self time and time again .Your physical strength and skill will never defeat the emotional burden of the soul that is a different type of strength and must be combatted inside. I have done many things in my short time on this Earth and I will never master anything on this Earth or claim to but I have learned many things from you over a short period of time and am honored you humbled yourself to show who you truly are.

[@TheAznboituan]

@B B it's sad that first thing you do is attack words of encouragement

[@mellamankill]

@B B try to read. And who the fuck eats salad with mayo

[@profyle766]

The honesty in this guy is transparent. He's nearly in tears when he goes back to where he grew up almost starts crying revisiting his thoughts of the hardship, this is the reason that keeps him training soo hard!!!!!

[@davetruther31]

Wow! The part where he said his mother had saved all the money he had sent her, knowing he might one day need it was very selfless and powerfull😢.. Also him talking about how he was not there when his parents passed on and the regret he has for not spending more time with them hits home for me also.. Family is everything and I think in this day and age of "self righteousness" we have for the majority lost the true sight of what really matters most "Our families".. May we all reflect upon this and do what is right, and make time in our "busy lives" to reach out to the ones we love and keep a close relationship with them and cherish what little time we have here on this earth with them because life is but a vapor..🙏

[@satnamo]

He who looks back on life dies before his time. Live on. Look forward to the next day as a great adventure that lies ahead of me.

[@davetruther31]

@@satnamo I strongly disagree, it is important to reflect on the past(but not live in it) in order to learn from our transgressions/ downfalls and make better choices for the future.. Of course that being said I fully understand we can't turn back the clock and change that which has already happened, but we can surely learn from those things in order to make better choices on the road ahead🙏

[@donnchadhmcginley3153]

@@satnamo regret & reflection are important, it's what makes us human. but yes don't let it consume 🙇

[@freedomatlast8756]

Not if you have a dysfunctional toxic family that living with is bad for mental health.

[@freedomatlast8756]

@ryukenb2k Allah? Allah is Satan. Burn the Koran and read the Bible. Jesus is the Way, Truth, and Life.

[@jessi5924]

When you were talking about your family I cried with you. Thank you for being so humble and inspiring. Thank you for showing your humanness.

[@limitededition328]

We all have struggles, worries, dreams, faults, aspirations and tears. Even thousands of miles apart. May God bless this man.

[@Tritionoblivion]

From the uk as a soldier that is a genuine MAN

[@damienholland8103]

I feel similarly. When I exercise very hard I feel peace. Today, for example, I was in a pretty horrible mood and it helped those raw emotions calm down. Less anxiety, paranoia, and depression. As he says staying negative is easy staying positive is difficult. I couldn't agree more.

[@kashyap5849]

Doing nothing and staying with laziness is easy. But Doing something and hard training is difficult. Didn't you get the point

[@CGB.SPENDER]

Indeed today we get miserable with our pointless jobs in the west

[@IronBodyMartialArts]

I know the pain of loss and the constant gnaw of regret. I know the sacrifice. I know that this man has always been a true inspiration to me. Thank you Shifu. What a legend.

[@Cormac2023]

Shifu Yan Lei, I am 57 years old, and I sometimes get sad that it took me so long to realize that all the materialism I struggled for, for so long, left me feeling empty, lonely and abandoned. I have no desire for it anymore. I have a new heart now, a new desire, to be free of things, to only have what I build with my own hands, to only eat what I plant, nurture, grow & harvest, whatever I fish for, or hunt, and to cook on what I forge, everything I want to make with my own two hands, not with tools another man or machine made. I only want to work for myself, on my land and focus on building and maintaining my strength, my skills, learning from men like you. You are inspiring! Don't put value in the words of those who don't value your worth, because that can block you from those who do value your worth. I lived a hard life, from birth, disease, defects, from a 9 year old child I suffered violence, I've struggled my whole life just to have everything taken from me, to be reduced in value only by what possessions I had. It's not about what we have, it's about what we do. I once was a slave to materialism, and it drained the life from me, but I am free now to pursue the things that matter.

[@Cormac2023]

The American Dream used to be about that, but it turned into a system in which you're entire livelihood rests upon the Elites, and if anything happens to you that impedes on your ability to jump through their hoops, you can potentially lose everything you worked for, and then you discover what a cold son-of-a-bitch the American Dream is. And then all your loved ones & friends treat you as if you were a substance abuser, or as if you have some secret addiction that caused your age and stress related health problems. LOL! What a cluster f***. The Rat Race be damned!

[@scotiushobius]

More than 20 years ago I had the honor of training with sifu Yan Lei at the first official Shaolin Temple in the uk. A wonderful experience. I miss those times Glad to find Yan Lei is, and still as I would always imagine and remain the strongest, beautiful man of character I have ever met. Made me the man I am today. My old body still tries hard to practice even just his warm up sessions that I will never forget. Thank-you Brother Lei

[@sabermaster80]

And this is the reason why i want to train at the temple some day, even if for only a week. Just so i can be surrounded by such strong & positive individuals as shifu yanlei. Could be life a changing experience. This brightened my day. Thank you shifu.

[@wildrain8602]

I'd say if you want to get the most out of shaolin go for at least 6 months. But prepare yourself for training all day.

[@finnneilson6229]

@@wildrain8602 do you know Shaolin temples that you can travel to and live and train at? It would be an incredible experience for a few months

[@nunosilva187]

I relate a lot with what he says. My Master gave me an excellent example one day, "Imagine you are born with a million dollars, so you spent a lot without any care. But when you only have maybe 10 thousand or less you start to save it, but it´s already to late". You need to focus early on in life and do things that you love to do, because if you dont you won´t have enough time to achieve it when you are older. In a world where we are always focused on speed this is something that millions of people are missing.

[@osamab814]

Better than all these motivational videos people keep making

[@mtt6709]

Shifu Yan Lei is a true inspiration to all young people.

[@richardwere4487]

Your parents are Proud of your hard work in helping others better their lives Shifu....

[@leoneranger9348]

This was really insightful. So much meaning and purpose behind what he does. He had no idea that the very combination that he thinks doesn’t make him a hero, actually does! Keep fighting, stay humble, have purpose and use your emotion 🙌🏾

[@livingmindfully8178]

“All my life- fighting- fighting for meditation- fighting for peace.” I am there. I understand. Life is suffering. Life is a constant, internal war for me. Physically fighting someone is rare. Fighting myself is every day. I am glad to have this training to know how to become a warrior, internally through external means. Thank you.

[@bronzetiger3837]

I was "looking for an excuse NOT to train tonight" ,started channel surfing,saw this........NOW,in the middle of a "killer" workout session. Such a Genuine Person.Inspiring. He's right,when I was young I trained to Hurt,to fight. Much older now,still strong,still fast,I train for Life. Quality,Quantity and in the process, maybe touch a few lives. Thanks for this, I will probably watch a few thousand times 😄

[@TheYeti_97]

45? He looks like he's in his 30's...goes to show what happens when you have the discipline to keep fit! Trying not to cry at the end for shifu Yan Lei

[@michaeljovan9957]

I feel so lucky and honored to watch this about Shifu Yan Lei! He embody's all there is about Martial arts teachings. To me it was very humbling t see him show how he struggled in life and love of his family! I wish you all the success sir in your endeavors! Thank you for all you share, you are truly inspirational!

[@shodansmith]

What an amazing individual, as a fellow martial artist he definitely embodies all that is right in the world! And what a beast he is too...💪🏻

[@a.m.zivkovic526]

I respect you Shifu Yan Lei, there is no reason to be angry with yourself. We all make decisions in a moment at our best knowledge and after that we know better, because it is shown to us. There is no need to be in the past, life is now. Thank you for sharing your life!

[@lorenacharlotte8383]

Hope living in UK won’t ever take away from you the amazing beautiful gifts you have and cultivated all your life. I bow to you in profound respect as the remarkable big heart human being you are 🙏💪💕.

[@aristeaapollonia2954]

When a strong and powerful fighter opens his heart , the only thing you can see is the kindness of his soul!!!🙏

[@alan_mythicalgnome]

Shifu Yan Lei. I was touch with your thoughts on your Mother. Grieving is always full of ' What Ifs' You feel that you wasn't there for her, but you were exactly where your Mum wanted you to be. This has given her best wish for you. I'm sure that she is happy with that.

[@icebabydra]

it takes a real man to sit here and have a real conversation with you especially when he's on camera I respect that

[@natepilate1277]

That was great - this man is an inspiration and I’ve been watching his content for months now. Because of these videos I began working out again and it’s become a consistent habit - thank you Shifu!

[@luclandry92]

Same here brother, he has the answer we were looking at. Gratitude.

[@nikolaizetrov617]

What a great man he is this is why I love martial arts it's not all about physical strength, technique and hard training it's also about spiritual and psychological well being, it compasses all the facets of a person as a whole.

[@goa7516]

Dear ! Brother God bless You 🙏 . Your Mom n Dad are still with You n they care n love You . - Goa ❤️ India .

[@mastabah6861]

Full of dignity! Modesty IS another massive weapon ! Great story!

[@humanbeingtraining1394]

Thank you, Shifu. As I re-enter martial training after a deep injury, I so appreciate your work ethic and tough brand of self-compassion.

[@panoskaiolakala1053]

He is the guy with the half tricep what really happen to him?

[@thegratefulone74.]

@@panoskaiolakala1053 why dont you ask him directly?? I'm certain he will be happy to answer.

[@laughoutloud4074]

If we would have more people like this in our world, there would be no wars!🙏

[@Walkingzombi]

Yeah right, The military industrial complex can corrupt anybody

[@laughoutloud4074]

@@NathanSander777 you don't need wars for Material Arts

[@NathanSander777]

Oh Yeah There would never have been ma if there wasn’t wars. If there are no wars, the government would make ma illegal.

[@cond.oriano4945]

True WingChun is it people’s fault that they grew up in a bad environment, with no role models or people to tell them what’s right or wrong? Most people don’t know the reason of crime, poverty, war etc. So yea instead of judging people try being in their own shoes with no options

[@Lůc8å]

sometimes you feel a deep love for someone, even tho you dont love that person. but even that love is so great, it could just as well be so. that's what i feel for you, Shifu YanLei. Don't stop, you are amazing!!

[@tanblack9927]

Thank you for allowing us to see a personal side of you, open and honest and with emotion, sorry you had so many difficult challenges in your life - it's made you the strong determined person you are. It inspires me to keep training. May you be happy and healthy Sifu - thank you x

[@akitaarigatosoncouture2640]

I m currently participating at your 30 day just train program, I am not young, but survived some heavy block stones on my path. too. As many of us. I thank you for being so honest and real. Much respect, Shifu. - and wonderful photos your friend took!

[@georgeisaak5321]

Genuine and simple , humbled and human , this monk represents a huge number of people , that despite poverty and problems in life , can maintain discipline through meditation ! Without discipline you are nothing but a moving mass full of ego and insecurities , with discipline you are someone with purpose ! If this man who went through all this , since his childhood can achieve so much and in his age of 45 can be in such a wonderful shape , normally someone would think that people from "developed" countries would be even better , but ...they are not ! Why ??? myself included of course , because we become lazy .

[@borisakwablintanny5659]

Thank you for inspiring all of us. Because you decided not to let weakness win, today you have given the same determination to all of us around the world watching....thousand thanks for that!

[@BushidoRyu]

It's so hard to stay positive. But i always make it somehow. Thank you for being this inspiration. My friends ask why i train..and i could never answer..because they don't understand.. the battle is within. Truthfully i don't know if imma be alive for years or succumb to my weakness...but i will always remember warriors like you. That inspire soon to become warriors like me. Thank you.

[@tkjohn885]

It true, when you stop training you stop learning and growing, there no end to it, never stop making improvements and progress.

[@VistipoeVii]

Amituofo, they need a button for phenomenal content like this. It's in a category all on it's own! it's not about click bait titles and all that jazz.

[@bmaniac1]

Shifu just know that you have changed a lot of peoples lives for the better!!!! Thank you

[@passengeroftime9279]

I always like watching these types of documentaries, it gives me a hopefully feeling because I have also many problems physically and my parents don't seem to care you know so I try to stay strong and positive when I feel alone.

[@user-cm9lz1rn3w]

What you see here is the pure heart of an authentic soul speaking words of wisdom fulfilling the dharma of service to others.

[@hopeammann1314]

I sat in saliente after I saw this video. You inspired me to want more.. to learn more. Many if us too, have been seperated from our families. I feel yr expierence and embrace you with respect. Hope is my name

[@fleetingdesires__]

to be so vulnerable and strong at the same time, huge respect for you shifu

[@Dontbeweakvato]

With much respect I say you have a beautiful life. Wish my life was more like yours shifu. I'm struggling with infections in my head they don't know where or what it is. My ears ring everyday and I have dizziness and very low energy level and severe headaches . I used to box up till 3 years ago and I felt great then. Now some days are so bad I would love for God to just take me away and end things here Shifu you remind me of the inspiration and strength I used to feel where I could do anything and had no fear

[@satnamo]

Dontbeweakvato Be strong Vato! Never give up unless you have to or want to give up.

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

@@satnamo stupid

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

For there be an effect there has to be a cause. Btw doctors aren't your freind..

[@warriormonk169]

Inspiring way of life. Real balance. tranquil, savage, content and hunger for life. Humble yet he has it all. Congratulations to him.

[@Dontbeweakvato]

Your mother sounds like mine. She would give me things like her last money to fix car if she had to. She's too good to me. And she was brought up poor. She like a saint. .. saint Julie

[@barsotti0077]

You have been my hero for a very long time. Thank you. I love you, my friend

[@joshuamaurer1194]

Man you inspire me. I meditate since a few years and started with Muay Thai a few weeks ago. On the first day I thought it was the best decision of my life to do learn it. I also fight with positivity every day. The negative thoughts want to drag me down, but you gave me the last spark to stay positive today and never give up. You deserve the best and never stop fighting

[@Ali_0h]

“Your mind can’t make things happen, if you don’t take action nothing will happen”

[@m0thdm]

It doesn't matter how much you think. If you don't put in the action, nothing happens.

[@frederickg.6155]

God bless you Sifu, I miss my mother and father every day. You inspire me to be better🙏

[@DianaMJoice]

Thank you so much for this beautiful documentary, for showing your heart in such depth.

[@shaolinvstheworld8952]

Amazing film Sifu. I feel really fortunate to be your student. You are truly a force of nature! Great film. .

[@iiAzT3Cii]

11:06-11:16 that spoke to me on a deep level. I needed that. I feel you on that one shifu, keep your head up and thank you for this beautiful piece of art. Your videos/teachings have really helped me.

[@markussnyman8695]

I have allot of respect for this man, NEVER BACK DOWN!!!

[@maforo85]

Steve Legend What a fucking idiot. Go away kid.

[@AdventureBon99]

Master you are an amazing man to all of us. You are what we need in the west. Peace and love man xxx

[@AnthonyJones-lb1cy]

"I'm learning because I am suffering"

[@AndyLippner]

That doesn't sound like an easy childhood. Great to see what became of it, a Shaolin who writes books. Congratulations, very good.

[@robertvang406]

Bon your maitre yan Lei c est tres bien ce que vous faites merci soies pas triste la vie est toujours difficile mals quoi qui arrive il faut avancé merci encore

[@Zaysomeday]

Love you Shifu ! ✊🏾🙏🏾

[@gerardforeman5259]

Thanks Shifu. How nice to have an insight into the man whose spent a lot of time in my front room on the tv teaching me so much about myself through all the wonderful training DVD’s you’ve made. I’ll always be grateful for the day I stumbled across you on the web some years ago. Amituofo 🙏🏻

[@lindaocean6858]

thank you for the beautiful movie.. I love you Shifu. Thank you for the wisdom and the inspiration

[@mikegrass6629]

Honor and strength to you. Deeply impressed by your story. Thanks for all your wisdom and that you share it with us. You are truly a martial artist.

[@davidbass3395]

You are strong, brother. Your teachings are influencing people all across the globe.

[@georgelucas5445]

Love they made a documentary on him. His humbleness deserves some fame.

[@jonrastafari5771]

Sifu your family is proud. Big heart 🙏🙏🙏

[@danielcarmichael8961]

Such an inspiration. I did an instructors course in 2012 for Chinese Health Qigong Wu Qin Xi and Yi Jin Jing and try to practice every single day...even if only for 5 minutes. I ordered your Yan Lei Instant Health Shaolin Qigong Workout For Longevity about 3 weeks ago. I can't wait for it to arrive here in Australia and to start from scratch again in Ba Duan Jin. I feel humbled being able to learn from a real Shaolin teacher and happy to get the book personally signed too! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and humility.

[@everysteputake]

Thank you master for sharing your life with all of us.

[@Gokudera1501]

very beautiful impressions. I guess we often think shaolin monks are like robots and it was kind of nice to see that they have a emotional side and a backstory too. Wish you all the best and keep up the good work. I hope many people will see this documentary

[@parrotshootist3004]

Yes it is easy to forget other humans are human, once they become uniform. Because once they do, they become cogs in a machine, a participal in a thing that is not human.

[@K.5s]

This makes me love this man even more ❤️❤️❤️

[@megannifranklynschool]

Amazing.. such emotion... passion.... dedication... I love to hear him saying he isn't perfect... gives us all something to work towards without the pressure of being perfect.. x

[@JordanG-i5k]

Even the hardest men cry hard as F. Much respect!

[@jamesjordan6500]

Wow such a inspiration thank you for making me grateful again for the things I do have and thank the production crew for bringing this video to the world I am truly amazed

[@Marowitana]

Shifu, I shed tears for you. I really admire you even more now. Love and Light to you and your family. May peace always be with you.

[@tygermoses5202]

Thank you for sharing your story. 谢谢师傅。thank you for showing us your heart.我很高兴。thank you for showing us we can over come obstacles. Very moved.

[@alexanderlopez4357]

This man makes me feel the inner power...an inspiration, a leyend. Thanks for this

[@mp2jimmay]

That was beautiful. Thank you, Shifu!

[@ReasonMarketing]

Awesome! Thank you Shifu Yan Lei for sharing you story.

[@Yaizn]

I am so impressed. Deeply moved and emotionally charged. Such a bright example. Thank you f sharing.😥 If Iam searching for solutions f my problems, I just have to watch this videos. Youb gaveall the infos I need to have for solving my problems. 🌱thank you very very much

[@KateJohn2013England]

Thank you for giving us some insight into your life and your feelings. You must be training the wrong people, I'm English and I have trained with people from all over the world and found that some are snowflakes and some are not. You can shout, swear and hit me and most of the people I know.That's how we were brought up. As I said before I love your honesty! Deepest thanks and Respect.

[@natethemosaic]

such a big heart, man. Love from Texas!

[@liamburgess804]

You are a good man sifu, thank you for all that you do. Thank you for sharing.

[@jasonkeppery3403]

I have so much respect for that level of dedication and love it's rediculous!

[@rogermoore6102]

"Your whole life is a meditation"... Wisest words from a Sifu I've heard yet.

[@GREYSAAGA]

I love you man, I feel you, Thank you so much for your amazing Documentary, You the best.

[@anthonymichael7988]

Shifu, this was wonderful. Keep working hard and motivating. Great stuff!

[@dannycamacho2664]

This is beautiful, to train with him must be one of the greatest honors ever. Much love.

[@notvisible3754]

I absolutely love this guy. What an inspiration.

[@jonowoodgo]

Thank you so much for being open and honest much respect for that. Bless you and know your parents are always with you just not in physical form.🤗🙏🇦🇺💚💛

[@maxmagnum73]

What a great person bless him.. He has a big heart! Great person all around! I wish him the best!! God bless ! I love your videos!

[@ballzack4866]

More influencers such as this man in the western world and the world would be a far better place.