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    Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home At the Shaolin Temple in China, a Buddhist warrior monk faces a test that will change the course of his life forever.
    Discover just what people do for faith in some of the most stunning sacred places on Earth.
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  • @Snowy123
    @Snowy123 Před 4 lety +42106

    He spent 10 years of training, studying and meditating in order to do a test to spend the rest of his life training, studying and meditating.

    • @sonkeschmidt2027
      @sonkeschmidt2027 Před 4 lety +4219

      Life in essence

    • @neymarlim5235
      @neymarlim5235 Před 4 lety +3065

      Step by step in different level to enlightenment

    • @bobbiusshadow6985
      @bobbiusshadow6985 Před 4 lety +2478

      and then you get super woke

    • @gemenyboy
      @gemenyboy Před 4 lety +716

      Super work levels to the power of 1 trillion bro. Woooaahh

    • @kimgysen10
      @kimgysen10 Před 4 lety +2755

      Pretty much what we do in the West. We study and work hard so we get a job to work hard, to get a better job to work harder. Their reward is not money though.

  • @thelu7547
    @thelu7547 Před 4 lety +14518

    Good to see the Air nation rebuild

  • @sowparnikakrishna7183
    @sowparnikakrishna7183 Před rokem +326

    When his test for monkey climbing tree came, I was literally praying for him. His dedication of 11 years is enough why someone beyond 7 seas is praying for him.

    • @Dudush90
      @Dudush90 Před 6 měsíci +4

      its scripted, he is a trained monk there for a years, not a student

  • @JW-rj6dx
    @JW-rj6dx Před 2 lety +79

    This amount of discipline, sacrifice and dedication some people will never understand

  • @pedromarberger4709
    @pedromarberger4709 Před 4 lety +16486

    Poor man also has the pressure of having a crew filming him during the whole test

    • @user-kj6cf7wf3f
      @user-kj6cf7wf3f Před 4 lety +886

      I don't think he cares much since he is learned concetrate

    • @samuelmcgovern
      @samuelmcgovern Před 4 lety +1533

      They’d never have allowed them in during a test of this nature. My bet is they re-staged it for camera.

    • @user-kj6cf7wf3f
      @user-kj6cf7wf3f Před 4 lety +354

      @@samuelmcgovern I don't think those monks act

    • @glizzydestroyer
      @glizzydestroyer Před 4 lety +337

      Sam McGovern or it’s expected of them to able to do it even in front of an audience.

    • @aSinisterKiid
      @aSinisterKiid Před 4 lety +295

      @@samuelmcgovern The shaolin temple has changed drastically in the last decade. The are far more open to the public than they were in the past. Things aren't quite as secret and forbidden as they used to be.

  • @syamless
    @syamless Před 4 lety +4029

    BBC : let's film a scene at this place
    Ranton : We don't do that here

    • @Divalo
      @Divalo Před 4 lety +34

      Lmaoooooooooooooo

    • @chocolito9461
      @chocolito9461 Před 4 lety +6

      Quite literally lol

    • @kaliberaiz8703
      @kaliberaiz8703 Před 4 lety +40

      Watched his vid before this

    • @um02122
      @um02122 Před 4 lety +12

      czcams.com/video/jHUewEWi9SE/video.html

    • @FightCollective
      @FightCollective Před 4 lety +31

      Just watching it you can tell it's scripted. Just doesn't feel natural.

  • @adityakiran3898
    @adityakiran3898 Před 2 lety +26

    Its like a public service interview, but these are warriors. Every one in this world can be a part of this beautiful tradition with some limitations

  • @K3dzz
    @K3dzz Před rokem +127

    As a fellow Buddhist and as a Wing Chun practitioner, I know I should have equanimity but I am not afraid to say, this made me very emotional

    • @Beauty-China
      @Beauty-China Před rokem +3

      Yeah, respected, I just loaded a more shocking Shaolin Monk's video on my CZcams channel, maybe you can get interested.

    • @sline1276
      @sline1276 Před rokem +4

      @@Beauty-China that’s cool and all, but who asked?

  • @samueljackson315
    @samueljackson315 Před 4 lety +1745

    The closest possible real life equivalent to being a Jedi.

    • @mark4tesla
      @mark4tesla Před 4 lety +37

      Well, not Rey

    • @lukeingle5587
      @lukeingle5587 Před 4 lety +44

      @@mark4tesla Well it's literally called the last Jedi, and that belongs to Luke, so yeah you right.

    • @melvinbarnett1910
      @melvinbarnett1910 Před 4 lety +1

      true

    • @tranngockha6562
      @tranngockha6562 Před 4 lety +8

      Luke Ingle Luke is truely the best and the last true Jedi we can get

    • @kree8iv
      @kree8iv Před 4 lety +2

      bullshit.

  • @ravikiran5296
    @ravikiran5296 Před 4 lety +4254

    Students who passed will become full warrior monk and who fail will become famous martial art film actors.

  • @Sockpoppet
    @Sockpoppet Před 2 lety +67

    The dedication and effort required to become a warrior is beyond what we experience in Western societies. Keep an eye on him, he is going to become a grandmaster.🔥

  • @crowsak.
    @crowsak. Před rokem +16

    Ranton (a former shaolin dude) has a video on this. The guy was already a Shaolin warrior monk for years and this test was only for the camera. Also, Ranton had said that never in his time did he hear of a formal test to progress. I recommend watching his videos for an actual look into the real shaolin temple.

    • @mikenuzzo3323
      @mikenuzzo3323 Před 5 měsíci

      Where is it. So this is fake?

    • @crowsak.
      @crowsak. Před 5 měsíci

      @@mikenuzzo3323 Yeah it's mostly fake. If you want to watch the real Shaolin temple, search "Ranton" and watch some of his videos (he was a Shaolin monk).

  • @hynjus001
    @hynjus001 Před 4 lety +3605

    The narrator's voice has an unforgiving quality that amplifies my tension as I root for a guy I didn't know 8 minutes ago.

    • @RyanxDunn
      @RyanxDunn Před 4 lety +4

      True that hey xD

    • @AZEROTH0611
      @AZEROTH0611 Před 4 lety +14

      more like from hitman

    • @miggysss1
      @miggysss1 Před 4 lety +9

      Shes a uk comedian called sue perkins, amongst her tv work she presents throne cast on uk tv, a game of thrones spin off and used too present the great British bake off, a cooking programme

    • @thewolf5444
      @thewolf5444 Před 4 lety +7

      When she said it’s a 3 year wait if he fails the test, I felt almost devastated. They take commitment to a whole new level

    • @xell6834
      @xell6834 Před 4 lety +11

      I gottense when he stopped saying the scripture. I thought he froze

  • @shalashaska69420
    @shalashaska69420 Před 4 lety +5322

    Everybody gangsta until they start air bending

    • @hectorhector3819
      @hectorhector3819 Před 4 lety +65

      More like Everybody Kun Fu until they start to fight.

    • @PeteThePikachu
      @PeteThePikachu Před 4 lety +87

      Actually, firebending is based on shaolin

    • @donthaveaname9458
      @donthaveaname9458 Před 4 lety +21

      everyone gagsta until one pulls everyone bending technique

    • @moos868
      @moos868 Před 4 lety +1

      Lmao

    • @bigtime9597
      @bigtime9597 Před 4 lety +52

      @@PeteThePikachu All bending forms are based on a different form of Kung Fu. Earthbending = Chu Gar (grounded form), Firebending = Northern Shaolin (high energy form), Waterbending = Tai Chi Chuan (water-like flow), Airbending = Bagua Zhang (spiral, air-like flow).

  • @carlosdragaobagasan8392
    @carlosdragaobagasan8392 Před 11 měsíci +51

    Way to go! I’m glad the Shaolin warrior monk passed the test in the Shaolin temple because he studied and worked so hard for many years 😊

  • @Quackery415
    @Quackery415 Před 2 lety +14

    Wow! I was able to meet the abbot in the past, and I was amazed by the culture and dedication. As part of a morning prayer, the monks were able to stand still for hours without any emotion or movement, only stopping for a small lunch (a bowl of light soup). Very nice of BBC to show how the monks' dedication and hard work.

  • @VastGameMaster
    @VastGameMaster Před 4 lety +4799

    I respect these men for keeping this tradition alive for so many years.

    • @sunstatesnipr1k759
      @sunstatesnipr1k759 Před 4 lety +58

      VastGameMaster it’s easy when no one has TAKEN it from you

    • @tnygp
      @tnygp Před 4 lety +141

      It’s not a tradition, it’s a way of life

    • @sunstatesnipr1k759
      @sunstatesnipr1k759 Před 4 lety +30

      Tony G exactly. A way of life that was never TAKEN from them. They’ve never been conquered ..Melanated ppl have had Everything taken.

    • @justinsane3909
      @justinsane3909 Před 4 lety +9

      "so many" is kind of an understatement, lol.

    • @mohamedalinajar4012
      @mohamedalinajar4012 Před 4 lety +14

      Tradition is peer pressure from dead people

  • @rocketpunchgo1
    @rocketpunchgo1 Před 4 lety +2572

    "The monks are trained to show no emotion." *shows no emotion* Mentor: "I could see you were very nervous."

    • @dibbidydoo4318
      @dibbidydoo4318 Před 4 lety +180

      Guess Mentor could see right through people.

    • @kinleong4340
      @kinleong4340 Před 4 lety +31

      Incorrect interpretation and understanding from the reporter

    • @Ankit-ul1hc
      @Ankit-ul1hc Před 4 lety +46

      I think the examiner monks are trained to show no emotions, at least during the exam. They said "you failed" to one of them with a straight face.

    • @aa1bb2cc3dd4
      @aa1bb2cc3dd4 Před 4 lety +40

      His eyes said everything. You can't hide emotion. The only true way to hide emotion is to be a sociopath. Study your way to being emotionless, study your way to sociopathy.

    • @50subswithnovids28
      @50subswithnovids28 Před 4 lety

      @@dibbidydoo4318 I could see it.

  • @RayChristo
    @RayChristo Před 11 měsíci +9

    Their voice and language is beautiful ✨✨

  • @remeyrune6009
    @remeyrune6009 Před 2 lety +6

    When I went to China, I saw a lot of men his age rather large and stuck to their phone screens. Glad to see there is still dedicated people keeping up traditions.

  • @KhoPhi
    @KhoPhi Před 4 lety +12503

    BBC carrying over the cinematography skills from wildlife documentary to Shaolin!
    Flawless! Intense, I could watch a full length documentary on this, no questions asked!

    • @richardbloomfield5459
      @richardbloomfield5459 Před 4 lety +77

      Could not agree more man. This was superb!

    • @CharizardLv95
      @CharizardLv95 Před 4 lety +65

      I 100% agree. Woke up and watched this and now I'm gonna kick some ass today.

    • @sushilbir
      @sushilbir Před 4 lety +53

      Dont always belive what BBC telecasts
      They are very good at hiding true facts

    • @xdeadwrongxdeadwrong7181
      @xdeadwrongxdeadwrong7181 Před 4 lety

      I couldn't agree with you more 👍👍

    • @ReegusReever
      @ReegusReever Před 4 lety +6

      They've been doing it for years

  • @rollercoaster478
    @rollercoaster478 Před 4 lety +3435

    Plot twist: He knew how to do the ''monkey climbing'' trick all along, he just failed it to add tension for BBC's documentary.

    • @owlcat8896
      @owlcat8896 Před 4 lety +296

      That is probably what happened, actually.

    • @NishantSingh-qe7vv
      @NishantSingh-qe7vv Před 4 lety +83

      It happnes actually one time some mma fighters came to india to fight some local wrestlers in their way of fighting ,and they were asked to loose the fight for that show

    • @BinuJasim
      @BinuJasim Před 4 lety +65

      For sure! It is evident from the poor acting of the trainer at 2:51

    • @Spontaneous0rder
      @Spontaneous0rder Před 4 lety +55

      It would be disappointing to find out a Shaolin warrior monk would lie with his actions.

    • @infinitydreamzz
      @infinitydreamzz Před 4 lety +65

      czcams.com/video/jHUewEWi9SE/video.html he's apparently ALREADY a master, the test and the 3 year wait to take another one is bull.. Definitely a heavily scripted documentary

  • @Oakleaf700
    @Oakleaf700 Před 2 lety +4

    What a lovely man he is ! I actually clapped in an empty room when he did that move beautifully!

  • @Scratchingforcash
    @Scratchingforcash Před 2 lety +5

    I am so proud of him!!! Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊

  • @ulzze5569
    @ulzze5569 Před 4 lety +4224

    Everybody gangsta until the fire nation attacks

  • @SinnerBeta
    @SinnerBeta Před 4 lety +957

    Everybody: wow, he'll have to wait three years to try again?!
    Ranton: *DOUBT*

    • @yukiamijochi
      @yukiamijochi Před 4 lety +14

      Press X ^^

    • @spartanwar1185
      @spartanwar1185 Před 4 lety +2

      >He actually says that part is pretty accurate, and mentions how he went there for 3 years

    • @yukiamijochi
      @yukiamijochi Před 4 lety

      @@spartanwar1185 I know I know ... ^^ I'm a sub of his channel fir over a year now XD

    • @SinnerBeta
      @SinnerBeta Před 4 lety +20

      @@spartanwar1185 We're referring to the "he'll have to wait 3 years to try again" bit people are commenting on, not how long he was there.

    • @youtubeast121
      @youtubeast121 Před 4 lety

      Most monks practiced more than 10 years.

  • @boryavasili
    @boryavasili Před rokem +2

    I love when the algorithm brings this back into my recommended, especially after watching Ranton's video. Gotta love all of the touches BBC added for dramatic flare.

  • @boldflyer_creations
    @boldflyer_creations Před rokem +19

    So happy for this monk. Great work, amazing skill, total dedication!

  • @azgoatti5245
    @azgoatti5245 Před 4 lety +1390

    this dude trained 11 yrs for this moment, cant imagine his pressure he had .. congrats!!

    • @melkormorgoththetruedarklo9326
      @melkormorgoththetruedarklo9326 Před 4 lety +14

      @EJK tell that to Cung leea Sanshou and Wushu practicioner.
      His UFC record is pretty good.

    • @centenarium
      @centenarium Před 4 lety +6

      It was in those 11 years that he learned to keep any pressure from affecting his performance.

    • @kristypolymath1359
      @kristypolymath1359 Před 4 lety +36

      @EJK From the looks of it, you trained 11 years to be a troll. Congrats.

    • @bashirsfar3825
      @bashirsfar3825 Před 4 lety +2

      I mean the ACT is a test you take after 11 years of school

    • @justsmileback9516
      @justsmileback9516 Před 4 lety +5

      EJK my dude best move you have is putting crisps in your mouth move on pal

  • @xspcy2508
    @xspcy2508 Před 4 lety +3453

    me when i clicked: huh wats this
    me 7 minutes in: NOT THE MONKEY UP THE TREE

    • @katschrodinger954
      @katschrodinger954 Před 4 lety +118

      Nate Kaufman
      I was holding my breath the whole time! Unlike these gentleman, I have no such discipline so I was applauding when he passed!

    • @IceTeaElias
      @IceTeaElias Před 4 lety +7

      I still remember a live event that I have been to 8 years ago. It was amazing!

    • @borgin2174
      @borgin2174 Před 4 lety

      😂😂😂

    • @user-vw4qw6tc8h
      @user-vw4qw6tc8h Před 4 lety +1

      川菜美食

    • @edwardsmith6627
      @edwardsmith6627 Před 4 lety +3

      This was the best comment ever haha haha

  • @David-ke2tx
    @David-ke2tx Před rokem

    So much respect for these guys such a big admirer , very hard work dedication mind and soul. Love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤

  • @dopeblacktherapist
    @dopeblacktherapist Před rokem +2

    It's 11pm here in Washington DC. I'm just a boring mental health therapist trying to feel something and I literally just cheered when he passed. Congrats!!!

  • @jomembawang
    @jomembawang Před 4 lety +2120

    Who's here after Ranton's video?!

    • @karatm8548
      @karatm8548 Před 4 lety +17

      I have searched that comment

    • @AnymMusic
      @AnymMusic Před 4 lety +20

      Kinda sad to know the truth now tho

    • @milkywayhuizar5641
      @milkywayhuizar5641 Před 4 lety +3

      I liked your comment but decided to leave it at 69 so here's a like instead 👍

    • @jkob8245
      @jkob8245 Před 4 lety +4

      Many people in the comments are fooled by this. I didn't watch this nor some sneak peak on this but when Ranton reacts to this ohhh boy I'm pump to watch his shit and throw some comments immediately on this video HAHA

    • @rpscorp9457
      @rpscorp9457 Před 4 lety +1

      @Blue cigar Gaming you got it yo

  • @pritamsingh8950
    @pritamsingh8950 Před 4 lety +3200

    11 years of hardwork and then he says "You are passed. Send in the next one".
    No celebration, no chest thumping, no bottle of champagne. Just a bow and quiet exit. Legends

    • @account-pb2df
      @account-pb2df Před 4 lety +40

      Pointless

    • @kyandorsey1355
      @kyandorsey1355 Před 4 lety +204

      To them, they don't need to celebrate. They just need to see that one is able to pass. That's it. But I'm amazed as to how they can be *THAT* calm.

    • @JustRockRC
      @JustRockRC Před 4 lety +69

      That’s western celebrations

    • @SeaJay_Oceans
      @SeaJay_Oceans Před 4 lety +16

      One Test every 3 years = that would really make public school much more challenging.

    • @dedeeaminah7896
      @dedeeaminah7896 Před 4 lety +1

      Its you that would never pass the test

  • @brucegabriel1188
    @brucegabriel1188 Před 2 lety +14

    Seriously wow What level of discipline and commitment I respect these martial arts a lot 👏🥋

    • @bhanuka_18
      @bhanuka_18 Před 2 lety

      buddha did not agree with use power,,,

    • @Beauty-China
      @Beauty-China Před rokem

      Yeah, respected, I just loaded a more shocking Shaolin Monk's video on my CZcams channel, maybe you can get interested.

  • @mssramsunker4820
    @mssramsunker4820 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Such pride and joy to watch the Shaolin Monks; their grace, humbleness, extreme dedication etec! I always loved martial arts, but sadly never did complete it 😞Congrats to the Monk who passed 🙂Greetings from South Africa!

  • @DennisFeinsteinCEO
    @DennisFeinsteinCEO Před 4 lety +1598

    When they said he passed, I felt a proud Dad moment for him

    • @danielasefa1884
      @danielasefa1884 Před 4 lety +7

      brOOtal bananas me to bro

    • @twinkletwinklelittleyuuga8206
      @twinkletwinklelittleyuuga8206 Před 4 lety +12

      Are we all dads now :o

    • @edenlunareclipse8446
      @edenlunareclipse8446 Před 4 lety +24

      except that there was no test in the first place and both of these dudes have been seniors at the temple of shaolin for like the same amount of time. this is a classic case of the monks making a show for the camera.

    • @wathson
      @wathson Před 4 lety +3

      me too! so happy for him! The test seems soooo hard

    • @flamixflame2685
      @flamixflame2685 Před 4 lety +9

      czcams.com/video/jHUewEWi9SE/video.html
      Mfw literally everything in this documentary was fake

  • @areelkhan4004
    @areelkhan4004 Před 4 lety +1694

    Monk: Bows when he passes the test after 11 years of training.
    Me: *Runs around room after an 8 minute video.*

  • @andydavies5883
    @andydavies5883 Před rokem +2

    I give these Men my total respect and I’m in awe of there dedication 🙏

  • @tonychopper2882
    @tonychopper2882 Před 2 lety +11

    Kung Fu is such a beautiful culture and wonderful martial art, the monk's dedication is astounding.

  • @melvinbarnett1910
    @melvinbarnett1910 Před 4 lety +790

    This could be a movie ; I was cheering when he nailed the technique, yet still nervous about the recital, great story.

  • @BornSt3llar
    @BornSt3llar Před 4 lety +1440

    Never in all my life, have I been so edge waiting to see if some random dude can pull of a move called "Monkey Up a Tree" and elated he pulled it off successfully.

    • @mikehumphreys239storms2
      @mikehumphreys239storms2 Před 4 lety +8

      Same here 😆

    • @FarranLee
      @FarranLee Před 4 lety +13

      I got all of the feelings running through me when he succeeded

    • @ep6808
      @ep6808 Před 4 lety +7

      Gareth Gingell It's a shame that he's already a warrior monk and has been for years, and that this whole 'testing' story was made up for the camera

    • @mariotali2040
      @mariotali2040 Před 4 lety +1

      Sounds funny but i feel it too!!;)

    • @BornSt3llar
      @BornSt3llar Před 4 lety +1

      @@ep6808 No way. Proof required

  • @staceyk.210
    @staceyk.210 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow incredible this experience was for this young warrior!! To have spent the last 10 years of his life studying and practicing shows he's extremely devoted and dedicated!! I'm so happy he past his training and now he can focus on being a full monk warrior with Phenomenal 😅 Martial Art Skills!! Great ❤ Video and Thanks for Sharing💚🤍🍀🤍💚

  • @junaidjoseph1617
    @junaidjoseph1617 Před měsícem +2

    The ultimate discipline...much Respect to the Shaolin ❤

  • @gristlyscarab7938
    @gristlyscarab7938 Před 4 lety +2197

    7:18 when she said “Fail” I thought he failed and I was like: 😱 Nooooooo

  • @jaimezarco9271
    @jaimezarco9271 Před 4 lety +2777

    Monk: remembers 200 pages off by heart
    Me: struggles to remember what I wrote for C In the test I did 2 minutes ago

    • @easy_peasy_and_fresh
      @easy_peasy_and_fresh Před 4 lety +27

      Jaime Zarco .In Islam Hafaza Quran who are the deep people’s in Islam remember 604 pages of Quran by heart ❤️

    • @zynifi
      @zynifi Před 4 lety +83

      @@easy_peasy_and_fresh nobody cares mate

    • @zynifi
      @zynifi Před 4 lety +19

      Ikr, that is so impressive. I know he trained for 10 years but knowing all those pages is incredible.

    • @dzah04
      @dzah04 Před 4 lety +21

      PeanutKaas why do you say nobody cares when someone mention remembering 604 pages of the quran but congratulate the monk shouldnt you congratulate both?

    • @zynifi
      @zynifi Před 4 lety +4

      @@sarasara591 well thats sad cowboy🗿😎

  • @BigNorbert
    @BigNorbert Před rokem +3

    I'm glad he's able to show no emotion in the testing, but always a smile with his mentor

  • @jothysadanandan3997
    @jothysadanandan3997 Před rokem +1

    This kind of dedication in learning or teaching is commendable.

  • @Alexander-kn9ly
    @Alexander-kn9ly Před 3 lety +5289

    Students; "engineering and doctoring is the hardest exam"
    Monks; hold my sculpture.

    • @electronaut9858
      @electronaut9858 Před 3 lety +87

      You haven't studied dynamics😂

    • @GokuBlackEdits
      @GokuBlackEdits Před 3 lety +100

      You haven't studied anything like relativity, quantum physics or fluid dynamics

    • @Mimiczeylon
      @Mimiczeylon Před 3 lety +25

      I know you're joking but that is hard

    • @benma2241
      @benma2241 Před 3 lety +15

      @@GokuBlackEdits /whoosh

    • @leandroctv9266
      @leandroctv9266 Před 3 lety +14

      Hold my monkey stick

  • @exoticbutters7448
    @exoticbutters7448 Před 4 lety +2089

    “And when we needed him most, he vanished”

    • @vitalyakim5122
      @vitalyakim5122 Před 4 lety +44

      😂😂😂 ooh, man. I think I hear this music inside of my head along with "Book I, Water"

    • @prabachann
      @prabachann Před 4 lety +12

      ahh shit here we ho again.

    • @DrDomich
      @DrDomich Před 4 lety +6

      What's that quote, where from?

    • @prabachann
      @prabachann Před 4 lety +10

      @@DrDomich avatar the last air bender

    • @DrDomich
      @DrDomich Před 4 lety +1

      @@prabachann thx 👍

  • @bluecosmos7448
    @bluecosmos7448 Před rokem +2

    The most subtle detail you need to respect if anything is 7:37, his lack of attachment from his emotions and maintaining his composure after hearing he passed is amazing, complete and utter control and lack of attachment, not emotionless but in charge of his emotions,

  • @CCJJ160Channels
    @CCJJ160Channels Před 4 lety +1255

    6:09 - “Don’t be afraid of challenge and hardship. As long as you persist, I believe you will be great.” Choked me up a little when he told him that.

    • @sobreaver
      @sobreaver Před 4 lety +80

      it doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop - Confucius

    • @rightybricks1582
      @rightybricks1582 Před 4 lety

      Are you using your brain; these shaolin students will have lifelong arthritis in their joints because they subject their bodies to extreme conditions

    • @rightybricks1582
      @rightybricks1582 Před 4 lety +2

      @@sobreaver Are you using your brain; these shaolin students will have lifelong arthritis in their joints because they subject their bodies to extreme conditions

    • @FreedomTown
      @FreedomTown Před 4 lety +3

      Now he's gotta wait 3 years before he can retest again. Yikes! 🤪

    • @NGBH
      @NGBH Před 4 lety +7

      @@FreedomTown he passed though?

  • @am6utoi97
    @am6utoi97 Před 4 lety +688

    7:40
    Him: *enjoys his moment
    Elder Monk: Call the next one in.

    • @venusspacey9685
      @venusspacey9685 Před 4 lety +64

      Kennjamin Au like, you passed now get tf out !!

    • @perdanaponsel212
      @perdanaponsel212 Před 4 lety +3

      Kennjamin Au ,sjx

    • @DoodleDan
      @DoodleDan Před 4 lety +24

      "Show no emotions"
      I'd be jumping and screaming if I passed lol

    • @iyamaxx
      @iyamaxx Před 4 lety +1

      Maybe alot of applicants that day?

    • @ssejllenrad561
      @ssejllenrad561 Před 4 lety

      We all know what happens when elder monks try to suppress the emotions of promising young warriors... Younglings get massacred via lightsaber.

  • @bigbrother7604
    @bigbrother7604 Před 2 lety

    And yet, here I am, simply watchiny CZcams and admiring thoose wonderful people. Wish I could be like them as well.

  • @zaryorozco9397
    @zaryorozco9397 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much. Today is my first session. I suffer from anxiety . Already feel better.

  • @Kiara-yr1cv
    @Kiara-yr1cv Před 3 lety +3363

    When he passed the test on "monkey going up the tree" in front of the priests, I was so happy for him! Such dedication for a way of life. My respects!!

    • @qelta4035
      @qelta4035 Před 3 lety +108

      Its all scripted, he was already a warrior monk before this

    • @kevinsolove458
      @kevinsolove458 Před 3 lety +26

      Scripted ... well then fine. Still showed his struggles... but as always, when put to the test only the real will pass.

    • @aadiliqbalkhan8216
      @aadiliqbalkhan8216 Před 2 lety +12

      @PYTHON_ Telugu Gamer do you know Indians don't even know k of kung fu, and i am shameful for being india 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @phoenixpiano3960
      @phoenixpiano3960 Před 2 lety +2

      Well, when he was about to do it, I was so scared that I paused the video😂

    • @Menelaosmintokleineis
      @Menelaosmintokleineis Před 2 lety +4

      @@aadiliqbalkhan8216 actually you're wrong. Bodhidharma (the "founder" of shao lin kung fu) was Indian. He just founded and practiced kung fu in China. So it's somewhat Indian.

  • @KingAgniKai
    @KingAgniKai Před 4 lety +3939

    Shaolin? Nice try Fire Nation. These guys are obviously Air Nomads.

  • @akshaybala5559
    @akshaybala5559 Před rokem +1

    Wow, they have such a good discipline, and respect their masters at thier peak level

  • @abigaillarasati4203
    @abigaillarasati4203 Před rokem

    Thank you for have dedicated your life for this art and tradition🙏 best of luck and wishes to all Shaolin monk💞

  • @ivakoleva4943
    @ivakoleva4943 Před 4 lety +3050

    I can't imagine the dedication they have. I can't even follow a diet

    • @KevinP32270
      @KevinP32270 Před 4 lety +35

      same lolol

    • @horseheadnebula89
      @horseheadnebula89 Před 4 lety +22

      this exactly lol

    • @alvideos2145
      @alvideos2145 Před 4 lety +55

      They probably follow a diet easy..... how are you going to cheat? You eat what they give you.

    • @zihaoding4864
      @zihaoding4864 Před 4 lety +5

      Shaolin monks are essentially all vegan, and don't eat onions and garlic

    • @johnxantoro5511
      @johnxantoro5511 Před 4 lety +36

      Not to take anything away from the tremendous accomplishments of the monks but having discipline, like waking up early or exercising consistently is a much, much easier (or let's say: more probable) when you are in such an environment.
      You would follow your diet, if everybody around you did as well and if not following it would mean paying an immense cost (like having to leave your family).

  • @Bartolini87
    @Bartolini87 Před 4 lety +2730

    “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” Bruce lee

    • @zippibird
      @zippibird Před 4 lety +119

      That... may be the first time I've heard that quote used properly.

    • @shawnryan8140
      @shawnryan8140 Před 4 lety +34

      its true.. they're called SPAMMER

    • @yohenson
      @yohenson Před 4 lety +17

      @@ppprismaaa I think it refers to lack of focus. that your practice is shallow and not full head on committing. therefore one kick 10000 times. as opposed to someone who has focus and it wont matter to him if he fails after doing his best: 10000 kicks once. I think that's what he means.

    • @bryanxie6000
      @bryanxie6000 Před 4 lety +1

      I heard that before

    • @PureVikingPowers
      @PureVikingPowers Před 4 lety +10

      Fear not the butterfly but sting the bee - Bruce Lee

  • @globalraver
    @globalraver Před 11 měsíci

    Speed,technique,aestetichs,strength...RESPECT

  • @paulelverstone8677
    @paulelverstone8677 Před rokem

    You couldn't help but feel pleased for him. I'd seen the Shaolin perform while in Beijing - what they do, is truly mesmerising...

  • @jesusbrown9276
    @jesusbrown9276 Před 4 lety +3285

    11 year old me after 1 Jackie Chan movie.

    • @notsure5702
      @notsure5702 Před 4 lety +19

      I wanted to give another like but it’s “444” and that’s a lucky number, so instead I give you a blessing that very good things happen to you.

    • @maciekszymanski1078
      @maciekszymanski1078 Před 4 lety +2

      Im the 1000 one !

    • @notsure5702
      @notsure5702 Před 4 lety

      Maciek Szymanski Awesome!

    • @benjaminwang9267
      @benjaminwang9267 Před 4 lety +2

      @@notsure5702 Ummmm I'm *not sure* about that. In chinA, 4 is the unluckiest numba and ate (8) is da lookiest.

    • @notsure5702
      @notsure5702 Před 4 lety

      Benjamin Wang I must have mixed them up

  • @adder80
    @adder80 Před 4 lety +1284

    Holy smokes! I've never been so nervous for a test in my life! So glad he passed. What an honour!

    • @matthewsoldano
      @matthewsoldano Před 4 lety +2

      @@xEriklink You must be very very young if your still developing brain overlooked the word, "test" in his sentence.

    • @valasfar1557
      @valasfar1557 Před 4 lety +4

      Adder314 Spoilers bruh

    • @hobojobo6331
      @hobojobo6331 Před 4 lety +2

      Bleach Boi wouldn’t it be obvious?

    • @hobojobo6331
      @hobojobo6331 Před 4 lety +1

      mha hart. mah sole wouldn’t it be obvious that he passed?

    • @mischarowe
      @mischarowe Před 4 lety +1

      Same. I showed all the emotions he was trained not to.

  • @amberh8118
    @amberh8118 Před rokem +1

    Such respect and devotion to become a master. ❤️🙏

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman4577 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing skill and technique. Glad he passed test.

  • @semja
    @semja Před 4 lety +580

    "HE RECITES THE SCRIPTURE" greatest subtitling of all time.

    • @wandering_prince
      @wandering_prince Před 4 lety +15

      Honestly, as a Chinese, I couldn’t even figure out what he was saying LOL

    • @peterjames7073
      @peterjames7073 Před 4 lety +1

      So what was he reciting if not Buddhist Scripture ?

    • @williamwu1138
      @williamwu1138 Před 4 lety

      @@wandering_prince 就心经啊

    • @Sercotani
      @Sercotani Před 4 lety +11

      @@peterjames7073 the Buddhist Scripture in old-time Chinese? Like, "you can't even classify that as Mandarin" Chinese? I don't know, I'm not Chinese. But I know that languages evolve over time and simple sentence structure changes can be enough to make people confused, so imagine when the meaning of words themselves change. It's plausible. I'm Malay and I can't fully comprehend some Malay texts that date a mere 500 years ago, and I won't even be able to read it if it's from a different region of the Nusantara, so just imagine a Chinese trying to understand their "mother tongue" from about _2000 years_ ago.

    • @shawbrothersgirl2740
      @shawbrothersgirl2740 Před 4 lety

      But it's not the word of God Scripture

  • @austinhaynes6420
    @austinhaynes6420 Před 4 lety +679

    "There's one move he struggles with"
    and that move is one where he defies gravity, shit any of us would struggle too.

    • @TheGuywithnolife
      @TheGuywithnolife Před 4 lety +1

      Matt Armel r/woooosh

    • @richardchin6792
      @richardchin6792 Před 4 lety +3

      Lmao Matt got roasted. Truer words never have been spoken. Go outside and socialize. Ahaah

    • @respectyasuomains8791
      @respectyasuomains8791 Před 4 lety +5

      He does not defy gravity but instead found the balance point to stand in that stick while in gravity

    • @ricdwe
      @ricdwe Před 4 lety +3

      Nobody or anything in the known universe defies gravity. Not even a super massive black hole.

    • @mischarowe
      @mischarowe Před 4 lety +1

      @@respectyasuomains8791 Specifically, he had to catch the stick before it hit the ground.

  • @timepass8468
    @timepass8468 Před 8 měsíci

    Greate, i really respect this guy for his dedication, and sacrifaying his enjoyment, and thank you BBC becouse your documatries has new knowledge,and many cultures

  • @fabolousreply
    @fabolousreply Před rokem

    Incredible and inspiring!
    Love you ❤️

  • @roba165
    @roba165 Před 4 lety +897

    ''Your mind is not at peace...focus on the present.'' True words

    • @TheVidzgamez73
      @TheVidzgamez73 Před 4 lety +90

      😂 the translation was definitely a bit misleading, the English subtitles made it sound like the teacher was saying something super wise or profound. In actuality, the guy was basically telling the guy "hey man you just need to calm down". This documentary tries to make things so dramatic lolz

    • @Patrickka32
      @Patrickka32 Před 4 lety +2

      TheVidzgamez73 😄 Now when i watch that scene, it looks so funny

    • @OscarGeronimo
      @OscarGeronimo Před 4 lety +6

      @@TheVidzgamez73 Sometime saying it plainly like that is all it takes to convey deep ideas, cause we say simple stuff that are manifestations of an underlying intention (and set of core believes). Translating is an art, after all.
      But I did laugh.

    • @steveprice766
      @steveprice766 Před 4 lety +3

      How do you focus on the present?

    • @jakexu6383
      @jakexu6383 Před 4 lety +13

      TheVidzgamez73 ???the translation is pretty accurate, you are misleading

  • @JustAGuyProduction
    @JustAGuyProduction Před 4 lety +930

    Imagine kicking ass but then you forgot that one passage.

    • @lckite9823
      @lckite9823 Před 4 lety +11

      Phatz Cook point is obviously that at some point in your life you have had the dedication and will to know the whole book from head

    • @mileypercocet2211
      @mileypercocet2211 Před 4 lety

      They do that for they don’t counter that

    • @dyale336
      @dyale336 Před 4 lety

      Well honestly those are warrior monks they don't actually study these. Normal monks do but the warrior monks just don't care about them and aren't tested about it anyways it's a cool video tho.

  • @anandgedam6980
    @anandgedam6980 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Respected for buddhist..respect for monks❤❤❤namo buddhay🙏

  • @hashgraphium3222
    @hashgraphium3222 Před 2 lety +3

    4:03 what he says here is important. We can exploit our weakness via dedication to strengthen our body and mind.

  • @jancovanderwesthuizen8070
    @jancovanderwesthuizen8070 Před 4 lety +3953

    Jesus, I got really nervous when he did the monkey on the stick

    • @Leprutz
      @Leprutz Před 4 lety +99

      Sick move.

    • @uuhbsj297
      @uuhbsj297 Před 4 lety +28

      Me too....

    • @arniecalang4583
      @arniecalang4583 Před 4 lety +43

      Made me tear up

    • @Sm00thieK
      @Sm00thieK Před 4 lety +79

      Think about how nervous you would have got if you trained for 11 years like him and went to the test

    • @jancovanderwesthuizen8070
      @jancovanderwesthuizen8070 Před 4 lety +67

      Obviously huge respect for him, but also props to the film crew who conveyed the tension so beautifully

  • @ZeldaFeb
    @ZeldaFeb Před 4 lety +1409

    This was so stressful to watch lmao I feel so happy for him. Really puts my struggles into perspective

    • @jordanfenwick123
      @jordanfenwick123 Před 4 lety +11

      Then you realise nothing really matters, because with life comes death, as daily dose of internet said, nothing matters so do what you want.

    • @daguy3662
      @daguy3662 Před 4 lety +1

      I’m also a daily dose fan

    • @xxxxxx5868
      @xxxxxx5868 Před 4 lety +13

      @@jordanfenwick123 Nothing matters, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy life.

    • @jordanfenwick123
      @jordanfenwick123 Před 4 lety +1

      @@xxxxxx5868 Yeah, that's a good way to put it.

    • @brucewayne4036
      @brucewayne4036 Před 4 lety +1

      Your a duck how can you type our language?

  • @xelm_
    @xelm_ Před rokem

    beautiful beyond words.

  • @EmolessGamer
    @EmolessGamer Před 8 měsíci +2

    No matter how strong you are you can't defeat a person with a glock

  • @Jubalubba
    @Jubalubba Před 4 lety +2586

    Respect to those guys!! I can hardly get out of bed in the morning 😂

    • @jamesallen5591
      @jamesallen5591 Před 4 lety +49

      Tell me about it. Crap, I can't even get myself down to the gym.

    • @pauljackson112
      @pauljackson112 Před 4 lety +32

      It's amazing just what the human mind and body are capable of.
      I can't even walk through a doorway without ricocheting about the place.

    • @anthero4816
      @anthero4816 Před 4 lety +19

      Well i think it's about dedication, I can't even lube my prick before fap

    • @user-og9nl5mt1b
      @user-og9nl5mt1b Před 4 lety +11

      please donate your legs to people who need them , u don't use them anyways.

    • @gra6799
      @gra6799 Před 4 lety +1

      Massive Respects to these men 🙏

  • @kareeem
    @kareeem Před 4 lety +1101

    I was drunk when watching this so when he started hanging from the bar I lost it.

  • @mainasman5435
    @mainasman5435 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nothing is free! Everything will cost blood, wet, tear and hardworking to be success.❤

  • @bigrasta69
    @bigrasta69 Před 2 lety

    I blame the final test for my excellerated heart rate!!! Absolutely love this!!!

  • @Aerochalklate
    @Aerochalklate Před 4 lety +1224

    motivating to watch. "Don't be afraid of challenge, as long as you persist you will be great"

    • @slizzmusic1600
      @slizzmusic1600 Před 4 lety +9

      Aerochalklate Yeah that was some real shit

    • @Keep_Feeding_Me
      @Keep_Feeding_Me Před 4 lety +15

      Yeah that's some general statement you get from a fortune cookie.

    • @luigifrommariosworldddd28l64
      @luigifrommariosworldddd28l64 Před 4 lety +1

      @@slizzmusic1600 czcams.com/video/idbySvjEtI4/video.html
      subscribe n fwm

    • @akunsevenknight6634
      @akunsevenknight6634 Před 4 lety +7

      I want to do that move, but its already hard to get up from this wheel chair

    • @icecap_q
      @icecap_q Před 4 lety +5

      I wish I could take this comment seriously but your profile pic. your profile pic...

  • @richanderson5121
    @richanderson5121 Před 4 lety +1562

    Reminds me of the monk who took a vow of silence, only allowing him to say 2 words every 10 years. After 10 years he told the head monk, "Food Cold". Ten years later he said, "Bed Hard". 10 years later he said "I Quit". "Well, it's no surprise", the head monk responded, "you've been complaining since the day you got here."

  • @rickychambers6503
    @rickychambers6503 Před rokem

    The dedication of these monks are remarkable

  • @Ukiyxe
    @Ukiyxe Před 3 lety +1784

    When I saw him successfully pull off the Monkey going up the tree and the Monk saying he passed I was so happy for him

    • @mriacp5409
      @mriacp5409 Před 3 lety +47

      メロナ冬 um he was already one of the head ppl this video is kinda fake just for the show

    • @onyxviper9394
      @onyxviper9394 Před 3 lety +27

      Ian pixel gun bot it isn’t fake, it’s scripted

    • @mriacp5409
      @mriacp5409 Před 3 lety +6

      Onyx Viper93 true that is what I was trying to say

    • @dzonbrodi514
      @dzonbrodi514 Před 3 lety +12

      @@mriacp5409 aw let people have their simple pleasures, just because you watched Ranton's video

    • @mriacp5409
      @mriacp5409 Před 3 lety +2

      John Brodie :/ I get your trying to be funny but lower it down cuz your going to seem annoying

  • @craurd
    @craurd Před 4 lety +1646

    watch Ranton's video guys, an ex-shaolin disciple explaining this video by detail.

    • @jancy4267
      @jancy4267 Před 4 lety +31

      he's more of a shaolin disciple my dude

    • @craurd
      @craurd Před 4 lety +7

      @@jancy4267 my bad

    • @XNK--C
      @XNK--C Před 4 lety +7

      I came from there 😂

    • @Morganaplays
      @Morganaplays Před 4 lety

      @@XNK--C diTto

    • @TheInfantry98
      @TheInfantry98 Před 4 lety +2

      He rips this video apart fam

  • @kenderen3736
    @kenderen3736 Před 2 lety

    Dedication and hard work are the real test of conquering the self.

  • @eddcalistenia8671
    @eddcalistenia8671 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm very proud of him e happy for his achievement.

  • @numbblackpicture
    @numbblackpicture Před 4 lety +720

    "So sir, after 12 years of training and meditation, finally passing the warrior monk test, what will you do now?" "Same thing as yesterday my dude."

    • @rgjs4537
      @rgjs4537 Před 4 lety +9

      and ure here commenting from ur iphone on the YT, great deed

    • @Arjunm04
      @Arjunm04 Před 4 lety +4

      no...he can teach others now..he can be mentor also..its

    • @Polyglot_English
      @Polyglot_English Před 4 lety +10

      Religion in a nutshell

    • @cliffcorbin7450
      @cliffcorbin7450 Před 4 lety +27

      @@Polyglot_English your life in a nutshell lol. Almost everybody lives a delusional life, which then distorts reality. In other words, you live the same life millions before you lived. You wake up and pursue what you call "purpose" money, fame, relationships, whatever it be, and then you die and its alllll gone... truth be told you are just as bland as this guy pursuing the arts "religion". We all live such insignificant lives compared to the universe, like little ants among the ground, they don't understand the world. Mankind is like this.

    • @iuer4643
      @iuer4643 Před 4 lety +3

      @@cliffcorbin7450 even a immortal could have a meaningless life, the meaning depends on oneself

  • @christopherbecenti7221
    @christopherbecenti7221 Před 4 lety +536

    Amazing.. had me scared there for a moment, memorizing 200 pages of shaolin teachings and i cant even remember my old MySpace password lol

    • @Techie1224
      @Techie1224 Před 4 lety +10

      200 pages are nothing compared to christianity or islam lol

    • @Techie1224
      @Techie1224 Před 4 lety +4

      (Ibn taymiya ) wrote 1 book of 35~ parts around 17,000 pages 😂

    • @barack-osamaraguraman537
      @barack-osamaraguraman537 Před 4 lety +14

      MUHAMMED KH
      impressive nonetheless, don’t gatekeep memorising

    • @ms2k7Gaming
      @ms2k7Gaming Před 4 lety +3

      @@Techie1224 yeh but nobody needs to remember any of them pages lol

    • @trinidadiannerd
      @trinidadiannerd Před 4 lety +2

      Christopher Becenti if it helps being bilingual helps with your memory

  • @Kevin.Costner.
    @Kevin.Costner. Před rokem +1

    This Is Just Beautiful 🤝

  • @madhavkarnani1097
    @madhavkarnani1097 Před rokem +18

    He never knows if he will apply his skill in real life. But the blood, sweat and tears given make it all the more satisfactory to learn such art than anything else. That’s the most beautiful thing! 😊

  • @pianocentral8354
    @pianocentral8354 Před 4 lety +1560

    Teacher: The test wont be that hard
    The test:

  • @tombraider3586
    @tombraider3586 Před 4 lety +624

    Most people find happiness being rich. He is very rich fulfilling his only dream. I think that's the real purpose of life.

    • @kearress7350
      @kearress7350 Před 4 lety +15

      Most people think they will find happiness being rich, until being rich teaches it does not equal happiness...

    • @detectivesexman2781
      @detectivesexman2781 Před 4 lety +3

      Toffee that’s deep dude

    • @fadhilinyengo7853
      @fadhilinyengo7853 Před 4 lety +7

      He is rich according to his perception of life

    • @BrainPowerSubs
      @BrainPowerSubs Před 4 lety +5

      @@kearress7350 and then they realize that being poor is not better and they need to money to reach their dreams

    • @mischarowe
      @mischarowe Před 4 lety

      Most people don't know what they really want. I wouldn't assume it would be money.

  • @sidlee70
    @sidlee70 Před 2 lety

    What a beautiful life after becoming a monk he is going to live.........'Namo Amitabha....!"

  • @king_has_no_clothskul8635

    it is not just shaolin. Anything you wanna master in life takes all the factors needed to get it done: sports,music,studies,art you name it:--dedication,determination,calm,humbleness,diligence, pain,failure, patience. you have to break it down and achieve things step by step and try to put it together!
    A simple undergraduate degree is 22 years ok? think about it! so they are all hard.

  • @belovedgrandson
    @belovedgrandson Před 4 lety +805

    The greatest teacher, failure is.
    - Yoda

    • @aaronramen5926
      @aaronramen5926 Před 4 lety +20

      A page turner, it is not.
      -Yoda

    • @warrenmiranda4943
      @warrenmiranda4943 Před 4 lety +5

      Failure or success, you can learn both from it. These two comes with what we call experience.

    • @magortom
      @magortom Před 4 lety +4

      Our guy became a monk of the Republic

    • @brianpreece723
      @brianpreece723 Před 4 lety +3

      A lot of philosophical similarities between Jedi and Shaolin, there are.

    • @jokertm6889
      @jokertm6889 Před 4 lety

      What do u mean by ‘the greatest teacher,failure is’ ?

  • @KTM_Trooper
    @KTM_Trooper Před 4 lety +2385

    If you want to see what is the actuality behind this vid i suggest you watch the video from youtuber named RANTON who actually trained there and knew this guy... its his latest video

    • @ntdscherer
      @ntdscherer Před 4 lety +84

      Here it is: czcams.com/video/jHUewEWi9SE/video.html

    • @winschlati8033
      @winschlati8033 Před 4 lety +1

      Yep

    • @MrMundo3d
      @MrMundo3d Před 4 lety +2

      Who cares' this what television is made for..

    • @mega17
      @mega17 Před 4 lety +66

      MrMundo3d - Over a million people, every one of them with an opinion as valid as yours, cares - They watched Ranton's video. You saying "Who cares" just shows you're not relevant to the conversation. TV is for many things - Including comparing truths.

    • @razukhrutherie1061
      @razukhrutherie1061 Před 4 lety

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