The roots of Pak Mei - Documentary on Siye Lao Wei San 2015

4 years ago I made this documentary with my crew.
I always wanted to make a documentary about my Sifu since I met him.
For me, my students, to spread the reality of what we do.
Lao Wei San is someone really discreet and secret, but I made up my mind. Someone really close to him passed away in 2015 and I told him that I am not Chinese and most of people will doubt my words on what is Kung Fu. No one will doubt his, because he is the son of Lao Siu Leung, because his level says it all and his thinking is just pure gold.
This man lives in the shadow but he accepted to share the conversation we always have in front of the camera.
Now it is the time to release it.
It is the eight years opening of my school.
Enjoy.
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[@Doobie386]

This is a wonderful insight in kungfu and what a powerful and meaningful art Pak Mei is. I actually came across it through the game. I am a long time martial arts practitioner and this style looks very effective and powerful. Very inspiring documentary on the Chinese culture as well. Perhaps one day i come across one of you practitioners. For now i continue deepening my Jeet Kune Do and Taijquan knowledge and skills, and I'm always open to learn more. Thanks for making an excellent game and documentary!

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you for your words! It is much appreciated!

[@RoadtriptheNetherlands]

Thank you Benjamin, for this fantastic documentary with English subtitles. You are very lucky to have met Sifu Lao Wei San. Often it's all about money, but this Sifu lives for his Kung Fu and wants to transfer that to someone worthy. He has a lot of faith in you, and that is nice to see. Greetings from a Pak Mei friend from the Netherlands, Ruud

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you Ruud. Greetings from Paris. Lets keep in touch

[@masterninja03]

Yes thank you Benjamin! What was said in this documentary is exactly what my Sifu tells me and my brothers. Thanks again from your kung fu cousin in wing chun in the US.

[@assailent72]

@@LWSPAKMEI is there anybody you recommend in america?

[@assailent72]

@@masterninja03 where are the schools I'm the US?

[@LWSPAKMEI]

@@assailent72 no school in the US yet!

[@BrianDonaldson6352]

I came to your KZbin channel after playing the video game Sifu. Curious, I’ve watched most of your videos, but I don’t think I understood until I saw this beautiful explanation and retelling. This video moved me very deeply. Thank you for sharing this art and introducing it to people who would never have been exposed to it otherwise.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you so much! It means a lot🙏

[@congdothanh9316]

Pak Mei ( Bạch Mi) kungfu is one of authentic material of arts ascending from South Shaolin. Thank Benjamin for this documentary!

[@littledragon175]

Was waiting for this in English, great to know more of the authentic Kung Fu Systems are starting to shine.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you

[@lauriehartley9808]

“When their body is loose then we will see”. Yes indeed. So much to learn from this humble mans comments. “To be a man is to want peace”. I will remember that.

[@xavierthomas5835]

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

[@cheahd]

Wude = respect= to Teacher, to Ancestor , to Student too, it’s hard to find a Good Man

[@StanfordLeeStrong]

Much RESPECT. Nice to see Kung Fu spread and to see such a connection between disciple and Sifu. Authentic respect and love is needed for an art to survive.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you!

[@juandiegocorton9778]

Congratulations, such words for a disciple are a great recognition. Hope you can always make him proud.

[@mholman888]

The impressive game Sifu brought me here. The martial arts choreography in the game is outstanding and blew me away, which made me want to know more about the art. I think by now I have become infected with the Pak Mei virus haha, the more I learn about it the more I want to know. As a lifelong martial artist I have practiced various arts (Judo, Wing Chun, JKD, Karate and Aikibudo) and met multiple masters, Pak Mei looks powerful and effective and I recognize it immediately when I see a true Sifu. You are truly the definition of a Sifu. There are very few masters like you. Your students are lucky to have you. I wish I lived in Paris too then I would have started Pak Mei right away. Thank you for making the impressive game and this amazing and inspiring documentary. It also gives a lot of insight into Kung Fu and Chinese culture. Wonderful also to see the bond between you and your Sifu. You are a gift to Pak Mei and have restored the honor of Kung Fu to the common public. Keep up the good work Sifu. PS. My two year old son absolutely loves the Lion dance videos! Which, by the way, are also impressive performances.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you so much for your words. It means a lot. There is more to come, you will see!

[@scottrussell876]

I’ve been playing Sifu a lot more recently and since then I’ve instantly googled Pak Mei and I’ve been hooked ever since… And this documentary alone has inspired me to learn the art myself… I have so much respect for the style and the culture of it keeping the craft sacred… As a martial artist myself I have respect for all styles period… They all bring something to the table… Hopefully one day I can train and learn Pak Mei kung fu… Much respect due

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

This video was beautifully made. Thank you!

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you for watching!

[@togetherdivinechange3235]

This man is very down to earth human being. Compassionate with his art and building relationship with himself

[@jide7765]

Glad to see that document now available to all :)

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you

[@egoboy]

This brings tears to my eyes. I wish you and your school every success, sir.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you

[@saberserpent1134]

From Lam Hung lineage here, through 5th generation Master Ng Yiu, now under Sigung Simon Lui Long Chun. Thank you for this amazing documentary on the treasure that is Pak Mei Kung Fu. 🙏🙏🙏 👊👊👊

[@LWSPAKMEI]

joplinpakmeiathleticassociation Thank you for your words! It means a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

[@saberserpent1134]

@@LWSPAKMEI my pleasure! Sharing this on my business page, facebook.com/whitebrowmissouri// , and several Pak Mei and Hakka groups. It's getting very good reception! 👍

[@LWSPAKMEI]

joplinpakmeiathleticassociation thank you to spread the word! 🙏🙏🙏

[@tweetalig]

Benjamin, this was awesome! I really loved it. It brought back memories from my younger days with my sifus. I also speak Chinese too. Thank you for sharing! I hope to meet you one day while visiting France.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Tweetalig thank you! This documentary brings back memories and feelings to you. Lets connect and for sure we will meet one day!

[@kdongzheim6071]

Nice edit of the documentary, look like in Wong Karwai's film!

[@NomNomm6063]

Very cool. Thank you!! 🙏

[@only1mo601]

Speak in Cantonese. We can tell the sifu is a native canto speaker trying to speak in Mandarin. And most of us internationally watching this speak Cantonese. Especially a southern martial art like Pak Mei, speak in the mother tongue of where it's from.

[@CottonBoxer]

xie xie, though i know what wude is and try to embody this even if i'm not teaching, i watched anyway. i could smell their was more to this video then the same ole stuff. at one time i had a student like Benjamin and i was elated that we met. unfortunately he had to move quite a few states away. another student came and was very talented and smart. he was lured away by a sifu without WUDE which became apparent over time. there was one more a female and she was the best. her pregnancy usurped her kung fu training along with an accident that should never have happened brought on by the same sifu who's wude is sorely lacking. i have more to teach but don't think the one who can get it all will actually show up before i can no longer show them yang style far beyond the basic empty style usually seen today.

[@methodtraining]

That was awesome!

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Methodtraining thank you

[@mholman888]

I can't stop watching this documentary. Everytime I learn something new. Recently I also discovered your online practice tool, I've been practicing for several weeks now and it's absolutely amazing! A great alternative to still be able to train high level Pak Mei Kung Fu from you and in return a great way to support your work. I was surprised with the amount of content, definitely worth the money. The level of dedication and detail you provide is incredible! Do you have any recommendations on what to start/focus on first? Thanks again for sharing this wonderful art called Pak Mei Sifu.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it. I created this online tool for you who want to get the real basics of style. Practice as you like, put in the effort and time and you'll get something great! As you say, each video is consistent and precise, instead of making a video every week to say exactly the same thing, you have short videos with everything you need to know! Practice well my friend!

[@nativewarrior39]

I looked up forbidden kung fu style and found bak mei aka pak mei and now that i have found these i'm gonna try to use it in sparring.

[@TuanVo-gn8jy]

Whatever your videos, I try to learn the techniques. Thanks and greeting from Vietnam.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you⚡️

[@wiser.kinder.calmer.6530]

Awesome

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome!!! :)

[@209Richsta]

Wow awesome upload. I was always curious about the Fushan branch of Pak Mei. Though i never have trained in kung fu (ive done mma) i still like researching on kung fu and traditional martial arts as well.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you

[@ob4149]

great style, sifu gives u a lot of compliments :-)

[@LWSPAKMEI]

ofir b Thank you! Happy that you liked it!

[@grula99]

great story 🙏 I hope that more and more people will understand that authentic kung fu isn't like wushu. I was lucky to find a master in italy who was tought by a tibetan monk and when i see pak mei style it's clear that it has nothing to do with wushu.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

thank you⚡

[@kungfuteresina]

This is true kungfu. Thank you for sharing this. 🙂

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you 🙏

[@AlessandroAmbrosio75]

Thanks for sharing this precious material, it has been deeply moving 🥲🥲🥲🙏💖✨

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you🙏

[@TheWillie314]

I would love to see a movie about this art

[@stevetartalia7116]

'Prodigal Son' 1980 frankie chan, samo hung...one of h.k cinemas best! ..there is good movie pak mei in this... of course also 'executioners of shaolin' hungar/tiger style vs pak mei

[@spiritboxer]

Respects. your sifu is a class act of the traditional old-school values. My sifu was the same. Cultivating Character Excellence was a priority

[@nyclee9133]

He’s right one who has Kung fu must have wude because it’s shaolin principally aswell as great generations of martial artist in China hold these principles of wude or Martial virtues

[@clementwillebois5434]

Magnifique ce documentaire ! Dommage que je ne soit pas sur Paris j'aimerais beaucoup apprendre et pratiquer le Kung Fu Pak mei. J'ai adoré le jeu Sifu et le finir à 100% à été un vrai plaisir !

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Merci beaucoup⚡️

[@JKDVIPER]

Hi guys! We support you! ㊙️💯💥

[@icedgaspare_]

I really like his words and view on kung fu.

[@houseofkungfu2543]

How do you deal with..the jealousy and envy from others? 11:40

[@LWSPAKMEI]

I just don't care.

[@houseofkungfu2543]

@@LWSPAKMEI what if they try to ruin your reputation when you're just trying to make friends? Thank you for answering by the way 🙏

[@LWSPAKMEI]

@@houseofkungfu2543 Difficult to say anything without knowing more.

[@dannysangtea.]

Bonjour sifu je t’envoie le resumé par KZbin je ne sais pas comment faire par un autre moyen mais bon le voilà: Pourquoi j’ai commencé le kung-fu ? J’ai commencé le kung-fu à 5 ans à Madrid. J’étais le meilleur en sport, et je commençais à m’ennuyer pendant les cours - je voulais apprendre un sport de combat: le kung-fu m’a attiré parce que c’est beau, c’est puissant et cela rend plus fort ! Quand on est revenus à Paris, j’ai eu la chance d’entrer par hasard dans le salle de pak mei et il m’a tout de suite plu ! On apprend plein de mouvements, on se fait des amis, l’ambiance est géniale. Et puis, Benjamin Sifu nous montre les traditions des arts martiaux chinois. On voit des vidéos, on fait des cérémonies, il nous apprend la danse du lion. J’espère être un jour un grand combattant pak mei !

[@LWSPAKMEI]

The pro C.D Fr merci Champion! You started the fire! Tu peux me l’envoyer ici: [e-mail]

[@dannysangtea.]

L’as tu bien reçu remet sur mail si oui tu peux me le dire? Merci

[@LWSPAKMEI]

The pro C.D Fr reçu champion

[@claudiodirenzo2520]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thank you

[@claudiodirenzo2520]

@@LWSPAKMEI i went to china since 1996 to a Jinan trip and i wom some plaquetes! i went 12 times to china and know how hard it is, i went to foshan to train!

[@LWSPAKMEI]

@@claudiodirenzo2520 thank you and congrats yo you!

[@anythinggoes1813]

What kind of Kung Fu is pak mei? I can't seem to find anything about it.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Game Movie check our website to know more about it: www.lwspakmei.com

[@rainyseaweed5725]

Sifu game is coming out soon, I can see a lot of resemblance in him

[@enrico754]

Beautiful words from your Sifu .... he speaks about kung fu with extreme honesty and sincerity, it's always nice to listen words like that ,and his pak mei is excellent!

[@LWSPAKMEI]

enrico thank you 🙏

[@dipayandey5372]

How old are Sifu now ? How many forms are there in bai mei kung fu ? Please reply me when you can.

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Hi, Sifu Lao Wei San is 64 now.

[@kwokpunchan5261]

功要從實綀，氣養在丹田，心持一正念，中氣頂頭懸，心念從意發，神是氣先天，力從根腳起，一柱便擎天，內有穿雲箭，心是發弓弘，一切無非意，形神結合全，虛靈為我用，生氣便如泉，心田中一物，就是我本原，尋師都不易，看到是有緣，不忘初心在，水滴石能穿，事事都能練，實意貫中穿，寶山為我用，無是我先天，大道無非理，理明法自備，條條都是路，堅持行得到。

[@Spectre2434]

Sifu is there a connection between Bak Mei and Tibetan White Crane?

[@hellohamana3368]

The name of pak mei is given by cheng lai cheung, I don't know where is his kung fu pai mei come from

[@theloniusmonk1263]

What dialect is he speaking ?

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thelonius Monk he is speaking mandarin.

[@theloniusmonk1263]

@@LWSPAKMEI 好 謝謝

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Thelonius Monk 👌

[@777wilsonliang]

He is speaking Mandarin with Cantonese accent. His primary dialect is Cantonese.

[@brendanduffy6145]

What cigarettes is sifu smoking? (the brand please) I need to buy some .

[@LWSPAKMEI]

Brendan Duffy This is special cantonese tabacco

[@anooymous84]

& soon, its coming to a game called sifu

[@TS-gd2ug]

what are they smoking?