World Wushu Championships 2010 by Empty Mind Films

This is the World Traditional Wushu Championships 2010, which took place in China at Wudang Mountain (in Shiyan City) in October. We put together this overview of the martial arts championships. Quite a large number of countries competed including a small USA team. Empty Mind Films was there filming part of an upcoming film release about one of the competitors from Shaolin.
The event was not actually open to the public which is odd, so I am not sure how tickets were dispersed. We did see a number of friends from Wudang Mountain which was nice. Enjoy the video, Jon from Empty Mind Films. Visit us at emptymindfilms.com

[@aeortiz2004]

I had the privilege of being a participant in this tournament...It is an experience that I will not forget!!! 一个拥抱中国 !!

[@xanderdashredder]

Wu Shu is definitely one of the most aesthetically pleasing martial arts.

[@tyrelhaz]

Once again, I find an emotion I had not anticipated being brought to the fore. Awe.

[@JMBZ78]

I wish every country can keep their traditions these days and bring them to new millenium. To show their children the courage, the beauty and art of the things they were doing for hundreds of years....

[@JCastle98]

such a graceful sport

[@DomDollx]

yet again, beautiful and moving thank you

[@agomezr1]

Greatest and funny compilation.

[@phenbuz]

Wonderful culture

[@DomDollx]

i want to be part of the world the man is playing his little instrument about ...beautiful

[@vlad48329reborn]

i'm currently taking a cultural anthropology course at my college and after studying much on family systems in different societies around the world, the high aggressive and competitive behavior is how u.s. people are raised to be. it's part of our Independent societal structure. while in places like china there is a more dependent societal structure that emphasizes pretty much the exact opposite as u.s. culture. very interesting stuff when you get into the fine details.

[@aeortiz2004]

I went there and our group place 3rd in Tai Chi Fan routine in the International Group Competition-Puerto Rico

[@miguelquintanajr]

the wu dang was nice, as always.

[@ihatefakersandposers]

it is always worth to wait for your videos, thanks for all the awesomeness and epicness! by the way, the music sounds very nicely! and i want to go to china!

[@Alerialope]

Wow, this video is really an inspiration to keep on training!

[@vlad48329reborn]

my friend, Jesse Ling (part chiense), had spent some time in training at a shaolin temple one or two summers while on break from college. what he described in an interview with me was not so much unbelievable was it was something i'd expect. but it makes me envious that my society (u.s.a.) could never be anything like that. mostly because chinese culture is based around cooperation, while u.s. culture is based around competition. there's a lot to be said on it.

[@sehelheten]

My sifhu Jakob Isaksson representing Sweden recived one silver and one bronze at this event. He was coched by teacher Tang Li Long from Wudang Health and Gong Fu academy.

[@NYCK1807]

Excellent skills. It's just so different when Americans do it.. But very nice job indeed to all!

[@jayangli]

nice video!

[@RexDisaster91]

some day il have the privilege to participate in a world championship.

[@TaichiTalk]

If Iahve been told by you guys up there , i would have make it to Shiyan city in October.plse let me know the next one over there, Ok.thanks

[@bharathbalram41]

@DopoNotte wushu is not fake it is a beautiful martial art teaching u how to fight close range battles

[@xisdezinhu]

Nice video, but would be way better if half of it wasn't athletes stretching and random people...

[@MrGaetano1]

THEY DID! SO DID MALCOM X!

[@aeortiz2004]

Beneath another sky by Bjorn Lynne...the album: Secret World from 2006....

[@redcodec]

pretty sure jet li practices the 'pouncing about' version but he knows how to use it for a real fight

[@Goldengun1989]

At least I got you an upvote

[@aeortiz2004]

Sorry...I have change the order...song Secret world..album, Beneath Another Sky..

[@SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky martial arts but they have by far mastered the mental and spiritual side far beyond many others I've known to have mastered the physical side. Others you seem against because their skills are seemingly inadequate perhaps haven't practiced long in their art before this video was made but still had the passion and courage to join the championship, who knows.

[@RoyalDragonusa]

@DopoNotte That depends on the type of Long Fist. Some actually are done close in. Shaolin Tai Tzu Cang Chuan is an example of a Long Fist style that fights in close. The term "Long Fist" is derived from several things depending on what art you are talking about. Many begin the engagement from a great distance (kicking range, as opposed to punching range). However, they actual fight is much closer in, often ending with takedowns that are performed hip to hip, shoulder to shoulder.

[@Tisha701]

Because he's good enough to perform Wushu in China, Cartman.

[@vlad48329reborn]

going off what i have seen and learned of their society (in general and in marital arts) through a pen-pal in china, i'd say it's their strict discipline. there are probably other aspects to the culture that figure in but they have a great deal of respect and there is apparently no, or very little, prejudices or hatred amongst the people there. they are rather polite and curious about new things and people. they also cherish their historical culture with reverence. very different from the u.s.

[@trapdeath]

2:20 Hadouken!

[@rodrigotol]

3:37 That's My Shifu!!!

[@R1Prev]

the gingers dad kinda looked like hugo weaving, just putting that out there.

[@BoogieManSince1977]

@aterlvx Absolutely correct mate! ...... have trained Taolu ....... will be training Sanshou Next Year.... Can't Wait.... :D

[@MrGaetano1]

DAYMN SUN WHERE'D YA FIND THIS!?!?!?!

[@MrGaetano1]

MONKZ R KEWL 2!

[@MancMatt]

@x3SoloTalent if only

[@loeaglelo]

@TheAndchipzz there is no such thing as an art which is "better" or "worse"--it all comes down to personal preference and how hard a person trains.

[@SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky The fact remains that they are actually trying to practice their art and if they are serious enough to actually go to a championship to show off their skills they obviously don't just think of this as a small side hobby to practice on and off and they have passion for what they are doing. And in my opinion one does not have to be the best at the physical aspects of martial arts to be a master in one sense of the word, some people I know haven't entirely mastered the physical side of ...

[@TheAndchipzz]

Even though this kind of martial arts is not very powerful, at least it is more enjoyable to watch compare to boxing, which is not sophisticated nor classy at all. But, the ninja art is still the most powerful and deadliest of all.

[@KakuAndy]

fancy, but souless

[@SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky I do apologise for the 10000 responses but I can only type so much in a box. I would like to add finally that people like that are not pathetic, it all depends on why they have no vision for there are many reasons and many of those are not pathetic and something that can be helped with guidance. My mother to was an american soldier in the Marine Corps and was trained her entire life in martial arts so I to respect all arts and those who truely and passionately practice them.

[@1nathrh]

LOL at 1:28 that little girl picks up her weapon like she is playing with a Barbie or something.

[@vlad48329reborn]

mostly i did mean in the sense of sociality. but i do see similar behavior in sports competition with at least martial arts. i've had a chance to meet and compete against some chinese and other asians in tournaments. they were pretty composed individuals. while attacking is an aggressive action there is no sense of them actually wanting to hurt the person while doing it (like with americans). they also don't take the aggressive emotion outside of the ring like americans do.

[@Ahmadkhamash]

0:25 Is the Real martial arts

[@MancMatt]

@vlad48329reborn well not all are fake but i think this is what i would call TRUE martial arts

[@MrGaetano1]

WELL U R RIGHT DAVID CARRIDINE DID KUNG FU B4 BRUCE DID

[@MrGaetano1]

I FORGOT THAT DAVID CARRIDINE WAZ DOING KUNG FU B4 BRUCE SO IMO DAVID IS THE INVENTOR OF KUNG FU!

[@MrGaetano1]

wushu is real like general tso's chicken

[@SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky Aye that is true, and I will say that in general there are not so many true american masters of Martial Arts as you may find in the Orients because of how martial arts is perceived and practiced in the US. But this event isn't only in the US, actually the situation is much worse in the UK and other parts of Europe depending. But even if they are doing it wrongly or not seeming to be talented or amazing at the physical technique I don't see that as reason to speak badly of them.

[@MrGaetano1]

TITO ORTIZ

[@Xargxes]

The ginger...

[@s087079]

where can buy this video? I am taiwan's friend empty mind Films is GOOD movie maker !!

[@ism94786]

Are some parts of this video sped up? If not, I've got SO MUCH training to do!! O_o

[@mikeleoMagna]

@DopoNotte could u shut it and enjoy the video? and try reading some papers instead of sleeping under it.

[@ausreir]

Traditional Chinese martial arts, say Taijiquan, goes far beyond physical prowess. Its foundations are derived from Taoist philosophy. Even for us Chinese, the archaic language used at times makes it difficult for us to grasp the spirit of Taijiquan, let along translated it correctly for others. I'll forgive people who are "faking". What I cannot forgive however, is people charging a fortune to teach crap. And yes, not commenting on such things takes great discipline.

[@MrGaetano1]

Empty headed films

[@loeaglelo]

@NeoTranshuman u think you can take a Sanda fighter on? (sanda is contemporary wushu too...wushu isn't all about taolu, or forms. if you can't appreciate something for it's value, don't talk trash about it).

[@SushiCoke]

@PcCAvioN who cares. the term probably came from europe but "martial arts" existed in asia way before 1550s :P

[@DopoNotte]

@bharathbalram41 You know how I am certain you are absolutely full of it? The most common and popular form of Wushu is "Long Fist." Do you think a style called "Long Fist" is used for 'close range battles' ? Hmm??

[@ihatefakersandposers]

@skfbz haha :3

[@saab_9]

What's the name of the song ?

[@MancMatt]

@PcCAvioN ...........eeeer i never said anything about the origin i just called this true martial arts...

[@PcCAvioN]

@8matthewlee8 Actually, martial arts didn't even start in the East. The term derives from latin, meaning "art of Mars". The earliest usage was in the 1550s to describe the sophisticated combat systems of Europe. Asia just stole it because their fighting could also be used for dancing :P

[@robotonsteroids]

they dont have souls?

[@RapingRapier]

@FooDanger You have foreign people living in China just like you have Chinese people all over the world, did you think only chinese people live in china?

[@DopoNotte]

@vlad48329reborn No prejudices or hatred amongst the people in China? Have you ever seen an older Chinese woman get onto a bus? Have you ever asked Chinese what they think of Japanese? Have you ever asked what Chinese think of 'lo faan' ? Try it sometime and you'll get a real glimpse into their culture. Sure they have a great deal many things to teach others, like soft power. But there is a lot they can learn from us as well.

[@DJEmonTV]

They don't have souls...

[@SephirothSeraeoth]

@ligisky Answer me one thing, what is the real name of Tai Chi??? You seem so against the USA participants yet you use the American name for the art. If you believe them so much under the other Tai Chi masters then you should know the real name of the art without having to Google it, am I not correct???

[@TheCowTipper123321]

Because everybody in asia is born with black hair

[@kinggameheart6600]

That's casual not the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. I detect they all are not good enough for the World Championship.

[@MrGaetano1]

THEY ALL LEARNED KUNG FU FROM BRUCE LEE. BRUCE LEE IS A GOD AND CAN BEAT UFC! LONG LIVE BRUCE LEE!!!

[@yudv45]

0:23 the first chinese girl *_*

[@MrDolluser]

and people that aren't asian can't do wushu because...?

[@Tisha701]

People like @MrDolluser will find the most insignificant reasons to discount other people. smh

[@KeytoKungFu]

Of course this is modern wushu, but I bet that no one of these people can apply only a single kung fu technique. Kung Fu forms are unimportant as hell!

[@runeseekerz]

I bet that that asian guy at 0:07 was blind :D

[@Rumi7i]

本尊は四国です。

[@mathiasgoesdumb]

Women sleeping at 2:23!!

[@darrenboyle6193]

no denying kung fu is a great art but this is just poncing about

[@819022]

what the fuck is this, do they actually get to hit something?

[@MrGaetano1]

BRUCE LEE INVENTED KUNG FU! HE BEAT UP CHUCK NORRIS AND COULD FUCK UP JOE ROGAN! BRUCE LEE NOT ONLY KNEW THE 1 INCH PUNCH BUT THE 5 AND 3 INCH PUNCH! H8TRZ GONNA H8T BUT BRUCE IS THE BEST! BRUCE LEE INVENTED MMA!!!

[@MrDolluser]

@FooDanger ... and gingers can't do wushu because...?

[@oceanichippie]

@vlad48329reborn You betcha they're fake. In the U.S.A. they make a big show of it and all they focus on is how they're beating each other up. In the U.S.A. it is like: the bigger and more agressive the fighters, the better. In China it's exactly the opposite. They focus on the art itself. It's, of course, also a bit for the show, but it's not meant to be a big festival, as WWE can be.

[@martelly55]

Because they need souls lol

[@arikateno]

hot chicks at the beginning hurray!

[@venTurebrothers100]

what about the shaolin monks? did they learn it from bruce lee?, your a proper bruce lee fan boy you, go back to your jkd forums

[@venTurebrothers100]

bruce lee wernt that good mate. some of his kicks were dreadfull

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Crap music.

[@venTurebrothers100]

right so no one before bruce lee was doing kung fu?? get a grip mate..click on my name..go to my videos, and watch a video ive created for fan boys like you called 'bruce lee fan boys;'... his kicks are dreadfull!!! and its there to see ..

[@sugurunakamura8319]

because its not fair, we don't have wands ;P

[@Alatrid87]

thats not traditional Wushu, thats what the real master calls Ti Cao , no Yi Nian(intention) Zhen(spirit) or posture, totally fake