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The Secrets of the Warrior's Power: Kung Fu [VHS]

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This video delves into the reasons that Chinese martial arts have survived and even florished for over 3000 years. With interviews and biographies of four modern day kung fu masters, this video is a must for anyone who loves kung fu. There is a certain myth and mystery to kung fu that those who don't know any better scoff at. For those who do know, this video is an affirmation of what one can accomplish with years of study and a true love for the art.

This was an excellent overview of the history of Chinese Kung-Fu with an emphasis on the development of the Shaolin systems of Northern China. As a long-time student of history, and kung-fu practicioner, I highly recommend this video.

This video is a documentary which introduces the viewer to the basic history and common knowledge of kung fu. For a martial artist, this video won't be very interesting because it is made for people who have no previous knowledge of kung fu, it intruduces them to the basic concepts of the art. In this video they discuss and explain chi, forms, weapons, the basic history of kung fu, different styles, etc.. There is lots of footage of people doing forms, and a few good clips of monks filmed at the Shaolin Temple. If you don't have any experience with kung fu, and you want to learn about it, or if you are just starting kung fu, I recommend this video. But if you already study kung fu and are familiar with it's basic concepts, this video will probably not be
very interesting to you.

I gave this video 4 stars because it was pretty informative and interesting, but some of the information was a little off.

A complete documental of the history and development of Kung Fu. This video would be great for all ages, especially those who are interested in Martial Arts. It is VERY interesting and you will want to watch it more than once.

This is one of the best documentaries on Kung Fu, and branching arts. It shows the monks and how they train... this is scary. The stuff they do, and what they put themselves through, is amazing. I have more respect then ever for Kung fu.

This is a very well done documentary. Amazing and very inspirational for practitioners of all martial arts, as well as ordinary people. I believe that everyone interested in martial arts should have keep a copy.

I'm a martial artist and never saw shaolin kung-fu.I never saw it until a few years ago at a demo and later,I went to the tonight show with Jay Leno and I saw them their.Jay had announced they would be touring so,I went to see them on tour.The way they moved showed so much strength and grace I couldn't it. And, what they could do using"hard chi-kung"was amazing.This tape showed every thing and more.Sifu Shi Yan-Ming was great as well as the other masters in the video.I always wanted to learn shaolin kung-fu and become as good as one of the monks.So,I think I'll attend his school,the U.S.A. shaolin temple in New York,NY.He also has a website.

This was one of the worst purchases I ever made of anything I have purchased.