My Life At Shaolin Temple
This video is based entirely on my personal experience at Shaolin Temple and I only used my own footage.
I always wanted to do this video and now felt like a good time. I guess you could call this the 'Origin Story'.
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Ranton sir, for my understanding plz explain what you remarked as "spirituality that expressed is not spirituality.
Ranton do we need to pay
your master and others speak english?
Ranton
Thats a really great video. So inspiring and motivating
High gpa, speaks german, english and chinese. How can we mortals even compete with you man?
And also studied Kung Fu under Shaolin monks for three years. Current career goals: becoming Batman.
I can speak 3 languages...
Fischpüree wow calm it down bro
@@NastoKing Languages that are all somewhat closely related, whereas Chinese is from a completely different language family and is pretty difficult for foreigners to learn...
I speak 5 languages But still not enough (Asian parents problem)
Everybody’s gangster until they hear about Bruce.
your average russian santa so true
RIP Bruce
that shit came outta no where bruh i teared up
Im still crying
@@youknowimright1725 same
Me: "wow. This is so inspiring." Also me: *shove doritos into my mouth*
@@FellowInternetUser oh wow, that hurt
@@FellowInternetUser 🍿🍿🍿
Saurabh Saxena dayum
@@FellowInternetUser not holding back huh
@@FellowInternetUser yes i am
I have fulfilled myself a dream 3 months ago and go to a Kung Fu school here in germany. I was very fascinated by this martial art since my very childhood and after watching your video I had the courage to go there and met these people. It's difficult for me, to meet new people and i was motivated by your story, because you decided to do the same but in a different country. You probably won't see this but I thought i had to thank you. I train almost every free minute to become as good as I can.
Wie alt bist du?😊
Keep it up bruh.
@G E T R E K T 905 Warum sollte es? Es ist nur interessant zu wissen, ob er oder sie während der Reise im Teenageralter oder Erwachsenenalter gewesen ist
how you doing now? I hope you are good
I uploaded a video about Shaolin Monks' real Kung fu performance on my channel, it's much more shocking.
"I'm still young, so maybe... I'm not supposed to understand it yet" I don't know why but I love that
Basically level locked without age key
Dude, he's like 25 years old.
@@mrflip-flop3198 if you think 25 is old then you must be REALLY young haha
If your young this is the most amazing time to understand it
True wisdom. True understanding comes with constant evolution of the mind, and that comes with age/time and experience
So you’re just gonna leave me here at 4am crying over Bruce?
another90skid Lmaoooo true
+another90skid. You are not alone.
I’m crying
In Yulin they est Dogs i hope a guy just picked him up and gave him a Home
@@juli_nwa I was thinking the same
Rest in peace, Bruce. Love that you gave him his own mention. He looks like such a handsome pupper.
i know..
Imagine eating dinner, and asking what happened to Bruce, and everyone else starts laughing.
@@chriswilliams6896 BRUH
nah what@@chriswilliams6896
Spirituality that is expressed, is not spirituality. Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your persistence, hard work and personal story. This is truly inspiring and highly respected. Thank you, and Bruce. Much love to you and your loved ones.♥
Now this, this is a story..
a story of how your life got flipped turn upside down?
Why do I keep fucking seeying u in the comments
FBI OPEN UP!!!
@@bensonrugema1733 there's many people with the name FBI and the same photo
Got em! Lol
Then he became doctor strange
K1ng he have to go to nepal to be doctor strange not china😂😂
@@rajangurung4021 Same principle
r/woosh
Rajan Gurung then he’s a Chinese doctor strange
Renato Quiñe Fernández that’s not even a wooosh lol
Thank you for the great video dude! Very passionately I trained for over 15 years in NYC in a few different “styles” of Kung Fu and have to say, aside from the obvious, one of the best things I got from it was the brother/sister hood, the meals in Chinatown with those same people and that feeling that one cannot put into words! 🙏🏻 I have since retired from the scene as of 5 years ago and miss it daily. Please keep making videos! You connect myself (and all the others that relate in the same way as myself) back to one of the most magical times in our lives. 😊 thank you.
I dont know why but theres something inspiring and calming watching ranton preform moves, we know him as a normal funny, high energy goofball, but then you preform the moves with such dedication and seriousness, making every move perfect without inperfection, real moves me ❤️
"How did you go from Shaolin Monk to gaming KZheadr?" -everybody
The answer is "watch his mk11 review"
@@greedisbad9890 no the awnser is watch the "why i left" video.
@@cyildirim36 u do realize that in most European countries kids learn English at a young age...
@@nightfeld7112 they can learn but they can't have an American like accent while growing up in Europe then living in Asia😐
@@cyildirim36 he actually has a slight german accent i am german myself and thought after a few seconds he must be from Germany
Anton - Disciplined warrior Ranton - Shits on the floor Seems legit
Holy shit that made me laugh
The scary part is that he can switch instantly
A perfect secret identity
Hahaha😂😂😂
XD
10:47 very beautiful scenery
I still come back to this video when I feel like I need a little comfort when I don't know where I'm at, just as a way to take a step back like Ranton did. I think I like the video the more time I watch it, never gets old.
Damn this dude is a walking anime show. Grows up in a monk temple learning to fight while befriending a stray dog that accompanies him through the intense training regime. Dog later dies and is forever an eternal friend.
Vaas anime is Japanese do
This could make an incredible movie especially - if it somehow conveyed the atmosphere right. Besides the gruesome daily training and those high-stakes moments of having to really show what you've got under pressure, the contrasting peace and spirituality could be beautifully animated. And the action scenes..!
NANI
Vaas O Mae wa shindirou
Where's the evil boss villain then?
“Spirituality that is expressed is not spirituality” damn
pthfan712 what does it mean?
baked baNANAS what I think he’s getting at is people that go around and say how spiritual they are. Or post on social media about it are not truly spiritual. If they really were they wouldn’t have to try and convince everyone that they are. Like I said, that’s what I think he was getting at.
@@Rere-rj3ff Spirituality is beyond words and definition, beyond time and space. It is the inherent nature of what you/we are, beyond the ego/personal identity as the body-mind. Spirituality, as talked about especially in Western misunderstandings of it, is not spirituality, it is not the Dao, but another game of the mind that forms a spirituality identity, which is very very common, and makes people think "they are spiritual". Non duality, is actual spirituality, and not just concepts, the temporary like thoughts, feelings, emotions, relationships and what not, but actual spirituality, and your essence, is boundless, timeless, with no beginning or end. Pure consciousness (existence, consciousness, and bliss, aka Sat Chit Ananda) is "You", beyond the concept and thought of "You". This can not be understood, even touched a little bit, by the mind construct. It has to be a direct experience of the life one is. And any human being can "experience the Self", if one is willing to release the dumbed down version of self called "the ego"/personality, to realize the boundless nature of the 'divine', the self, "God", "The Universe".
pthfan712 not what he’s getting at but good western-minded attempt lol
I thought he simply ment that spirituality cannot be expressed
Really inspiring video. Cool to see someone accomplish things while out of their element. Appears you've learned a lot from your training. I love the fact your humble and care for the animals. Keep up the good work.👍
This is an excellent video, man. Serves as a unique and very heartfelt autobiographical story. Very well done.
Man... Why did you have to drop Bruce on us? That face turned me into a crying baby.
The same thing recently happened to my cat patches, it made me cry to hear about Bruce.
Dammit Bruce made me tear up
If it takes forever, I will wait for you. For a thousand summers, I will wait for you.
Bruce lee
Man my name is bruce and dogs are my weakness
Still waiting for the part where they teach airbending.
Should have named the dog appa😖👏😹
You'll find no airbenders at the fire temple
Welp in this world it would be called avatar the last element bender.
I'm kind of disappointed that he still doesn't have blue tattoos
@@hahn3415 kung fu is for fire bending, good luck finding those
Wow, I just found your channel few hours ago, and I have already watched 3 episodes. Your story is so bad ass, so you like a real life superhero ... Like Batman and Green Arrow and Iron Fist life brought you to a legendary monk temple, where through very hard training you became a total bad ass very fast and then you return to your home town to bring justice! Damn!
I love rewatching this video. It's so well made and beautiful.
not to be racist or anything since I myself am chinese, but this guy is the embodiment of Chinese stereotypes, he’s humble, a top student, AND a Kung fu disciple. What every Asian parent wants for their kid xD
Hey stereotypes are there for a reason.
Not really, he did not want to go to college; every stereotypical asian parent's nightmare lol jk
@irish rover American here. It's only the Democrats who think everything is racist. I don't think everything is racist. Stereotypes exist for a reason, and are often a result of cultural ideals ie Chinese being a good student, martial arts student, being humble. Those are some very good ideals to strive towards
@irish rover A stereotype stereotyping, how did you fit so much hypocrisy into one body
irish rover I feel u
This man is a shaolin monk that's a top student and speaks 3 languages fluently. *damn*
Ikr it makes me a bit jelous.
@@danielspencer5908 jealous is the wrong word. It should motivate u to do better
Hes a anime character
He was and is not a monk. He keeps saying that.
Sin's Gaming Channel explain???
Thank you, man! Your story of your ups and downs, about searching your place and about your live in Shaolin is very interesting and inspiring. A lot of "food for thoughts".
Mad props, bro! I'm really glad you took that path in your life and it turned out well for you :) After watching your video, I'm full of awe and also I'm sure that the Shaolin way of life is not for me, as it's even harder on many different levels than I have ever imagined. Nonetheless, really happy for you :)
Press "F" to pay respect for Bruce RIP
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“Their endless patience with me.” I imagine that being able to hit students with a stick would alleviate some frustration, yes.
I get that this is just a joke so not to sound like a hack but it's not really frustration or anger that they hit them, it's because in shaolin and even slightly chinese culture people are taught many things including discipline through different forms of blunt force pain.
Not to mention that it serves a different purpose. It hardens the body, and helps you have a higher pain tolerance. You think the Shaolin could be able to do kicks and falls that involve them landing flat on their backs without feeling pain? Anybody else does it, they'll be grabbing the back of their heads and shoulders from hitting the concrete. For Shaolin? They get clubbed in these areas on a regular basis.
As an asian,that stick means patience and way of teaching effectively
: D
Oh Yeah Yeah that’s true, it’s such a hard thing to Learn tho that only a certain few individuals are seen fit to train how
Absolutely awesome . Very inspiring . Thank you for sharing. May you shine on & stay blessed. 🙏🏼
this is amazing, that must have really been a life changing experience
You're all gangster until you guys meet the Shaolin Soccer Team
Yahahahaha that was an amazing movie
ahhhhhhhh Shaolin soccer gang
Matt Zolotenki it’s soccer
/Talmere/ it’s called football in some places 🤣👌
Lol my old favorite movie
Top 10 anime backstories.
Nexius underrated comment
Yup underrated comment
Wow what a journey! Congrats for your courage and strength 🙏 amazing video thanks for sharing! RIP Bruce 😥🐶
A journey like that is for no reason. It shows the very beginning of your determination. You can be very proud of what you managed to accomplish. Beautiful and wonderful experience, I’m sure.
Damn, i wish i could afford getting lost and going on a spiritual journey.
You can, you don't need money to get lost and go on a spiritual journey, all you need is time
Stop wishing? Get a job and save money and do it lol
Tickets to China and fees for a Shaolin temple together with room, board and food for 3 years is off course notoriously free...
@@alymunro123 - I'll use time to buy a plane ticket ;) great advice
@@OGSinisterPotato You don't make SPIRITUAL journey by a plane...
Bruce had beautiful warm eyes.
@@blaze_9298 how is that gay? Bruce is a fkn dog
Ralph Basco gay
Ralph Basco your mind’s gay
Why do people ruin good comments?
@@BurnttBurrito Just wait until turkish guys find that comment. You will be grateful for gay thing.
Broke my heart with Bruce, well done young man.
You are special young man. I wish you the best, good luck with the rest of your life experience!
"spirituality that is expressed is not spirituality" that made my day
@Ninja Squirrel me too
What
It doesnt make sense
sounds like the Monk didnt want to explain something he didnt know about lol
i think they just mean that it's ineffable and inexpressable (if that's even a word) just like how one who is humble doesn't say "I'm humble" a spiritual person explains spirituality as a way of life by one's own example (hence the simplicity in training; "Watch.", "Listen.", "Breathe"), a technique of stillness, instead of as something you do for the sake of expressing it that's just a wild guess tho
"Having to go into splits early in the morning at -20 Celcius makes you rethink life choices"
@noided That's actually good for them, otherwise they'd become cold stones hitting each other hard. I've played football (soccer for muricans) in -38°C, not the most pleasant experience☺ Actually, -20 is bearable if you have enough to wear AND warm up twice as long because the ligaments are closer to wood and blood vessels are thinner due to a cold.
I’m fine with the -20. The splits however would have me hiking my way back home 😂
-20 is alright, it’s too bad if you have to go to school when it’s -30 and snowing. And -40 sometimes.
chupasaurus the blood vessels are widening because of the cold that’s why people get red cheeks in the cold because the blood vessels widen
I'm so glad I came across your video. It tells a great story. Years after the first I watched it and I'm rewatching today.
Wow! this was seriously awesome and thank you very much for sharing your life stories in the Shaolin.
10:06 is the move i make everyday when i come back from office
I laughed uncontrollably
Navid Khan I FUCKIN DIED😂😂😂
Best comment I have read in a while, damn
reminds me of tom & jerry idk why lol
Bro I’m ded
First of all.... Three years? Very serious face? Travelling and Searching? Prince Zuko CONFIRMED
I am still looking for the Scar😎
Hotel? Trivago
st
I'm sure he still dont have his Honor
He is saitama not zuko
This is soooo relatable in so many way.... wow.... I'm glad I'm not alone. I'm grateful I've heard your experience... It makes me contemplate.
enjoy every moment ..even the stick. thank you for sharing this lovely story
This is the kind of experience that most people will never have, so it is very unique to you. Some of your viewers that like your reviews might not go in for this sort of thing... but this is the one that got me to subscribe.
You'd be surprised how many people have this kind of experience. You'd just have to get to know them.
I want to have this expirience too, but i have only 17 yrs still going to school and im from Serbia, only know english half good and dont have money to travel to china so i guess i will never go to train kung fu in shaolin temple...
Nikola Stojanovic why not? Nothing is impossible. If this is really your dream, then fight for it. Earn money and save it IF you want to go there. Learn English. Nothing is impossible my friend .
Well at least women wont, right? :)
Trent Kaniuga Me too
"Spirituality that is expressed is not spirituality." This line made a lot of sense to me. It's akin to when you're making a life change, or intending to undertake a large project that you tell people about, advertising it seems as if you're taking the energy and spirit out of your intent. I think in the process of trying to promote and flex ourselves in front of others, that we're really just after the short-term satisfaction and validation that people give us -- not the internal validation and satisfaction that comes from the pursuit of evolving ourselves. Wise words, indeed.
He snatched it from the Dao De Jing. "The Dao that can be named is not the true Dao..."
@@vladivanov5500 That does sound like something I'd see in that book. It's something I've been meaning to get around to for years now!
@@leissMusic Not sure if you're into audiobooks but the Dao is on here if you ever want to give it a listen
@@TheJonas973 I was actually thinking about that! I just haven't found a version that's presented by an interesting speaker
Shot man that's deep
Bruce reminds me of the saying "even dogs have the Buddha nature"
What an experience! You're really a fortunate soul.
Wow dude, super insightful. I’m jealous of your amazing and awesome experience. Thanks for sharing your insights
Thank you! Glad u enjoyed it
Why be jealous you can do it too
Lord Aku not that easy to figure out how to get there without the language or any connections
+JMandy but that's also apart of the journey.
smokeclouds8 I actually spent a good amount of time trying to do research to pinpoint this location, pretty difficult to do, given I didn't give it my all as I'm not actually going, just was curious, but still, not as easy as just typing in the names he mentioned in this video
This being my first video that I watched of him I thought this was a serious channel focused on Shaolin stuff, but turns out he is an absolute mad lad
we stan tho
People with shallow values are often attracted to others with shallow values. Ranton is an epic sell out but you can't blame him for the system he was raised in ie capitalism.
@@symbolsarenotreality4595 what?
@@symbolsarenotreality4595 the fuck are you on about??
This was an amazing story! Thank you! This is a beautiful place in Shaolin Temple.
I was fascinated by this and a bit heartbroken to hear about Bruce. I'm sorry for the loss. Much respect for the journey.
You're what we call a "doer". Someone who goes and actually does what they want... Most of us are "thinkers"
Speak for yourself lol
We live in a society
True.
@Hadi Chraim yeah, that's really stupid
@thetoastynoob you're only here to please yourself bro 🙏
As a depressed college student, I think you made the right choice not going to college right away and had a better experience.
I hope so :)
Agreed, I regret it
Edgar AIlan Poe you can find your own path to spirituality bro. You don’t have to go to Shaolin. Don’t give up on your inner peace bro, that’s all that matters in the end
Alamin Abadin Going to college first is the right choice.
Sadly I can't have a good live for a year before I go to college, my country require anyone who graduated high school but won't went to college right away to go on military training for 2 year...
Ranton, it would be interesting to hear about food habits/diet in the temple, what and when did you eat, how it’s prepared and served. Thanks!
Omg Bro what a video , Just love the Way you done all this ! Amazing
That was an awesome watch!!! I would love to go study there one day!
Holy Crap! If that isnt Trevor James!? 😁 Glad u like the video man! Big fan of yours!
Ranton loved it man! Where are you now? Ting and I just watched the video! Can’t believe you did 3 years there! One day I would love to go spend a year there!
Well the food there is definitely not as good as what you're used to 😉 But its a crazy place. If you want you can DM me about it on Twitter/Instagram. I'm in Germany right now
Ranton ok!! But clean and healthy food right? Just plain monk food? No laduzi from the food?
Wow, great to see you on this channel. I love watching both of you guy's videos, they are simply put amazing.
That doggo story almost made me cry nawh dammit I hate my weakness for dogs
You're only human
Weakling.
@@meow97 ur pp smol
@@samedman1 You have low intelligence.
@@meow97 just some toxic youtube banter man... can't take a joke?
Namaskaram 🙏🏼 just cried with your story, it's so beautiful and I'm at Isha Yoga Center now with Sadhguru. Incredible video, the movements on your body, mastering energy, I didnt even know this temple but your life sharing it touched me very deep 🙏🏼 Shambho
Thank you for sharing your incredible journey I am originally from Ireland and now live in the United States. Pennsylvania! I have been martial artist all my life. Mainly Mu Gen Do kickboxing which is my passion. I have studied many other forms. traditional karate, boxing, TKD feet one do and Kempo. I have deep respect and admiration for the Shaolin monks their philosophy and spirituality. I am inspired by your story and also felt sad about Bruce. It is this connection to life our potential and as you said in closing. When we expense pain and joy it is when we truly understand relationships wont others and ourselves. Again thank you Irish blessings . Sensei Kennedy
Everyone's like: "This vid must be interesting, Shaolin Temple, fascinating!" and then they hear the story about Bruce. Damn, your voice and that soft Chinese music made me cry.
What happened to bruce? And who bruce they were talking about? Sorry im quiet sl9w
Me too
i cry too for the doggo...
100% with you
Are you a Cancer?
*rest in peace bruce*
all we know is that the dog disappeared, for all I know he was fed up living the life in the mountains, went to the city and is a rich gangsta now, having young puppies licking his feet after he takes a walk
extreme temperatures and situations, beastings and pain, down time and close friendships forged from this... is it just me, or is this very similar to the military, basic training for me. Brilliant video Ranton!
Except basic is only a few months and very mild compared to this. Honestly, basic was pretty easy. Not many service members will say basic was that hard. Just pay attention.
@@GuitarHands so if you read the entire comment, it was describing the similarities between them. Yes maybe however that would vary on trade/branch /service. How much experience do you have of both? I have completed one and experienced the other. Anyway thanks for whatever that is /supposed to mean Have a great day
I'm crying, such a good experience! Thanks
imagine a robber robbing a shaolins monks house
The robber must be a shaolin also
@@witheeeeeerx no they dont?
@@kidthebilly7766 Yes they are?
@@witheeeeeerx why would it have to be another shaolin monk??
@@kidthebilly7766 It was just an imagination. And even though if robber comes to a shaolin's house, it is normal for him to take preparations
Bruce wanted to learn Kung fu so he went, and he shall come back one day...
Bruce got kiddnapp
I think kidnapped for dog festival of china
@@happypanda9988 I hope not
@@happypanda9988 bruh moment
It’s rumored, somewhere, you can hear his training shouts and grunts as the thunder, and his fighting moves as the lightning.
Hi mate. Your channel is amazing thanks for sharing your experiences with us all. Kind regards.
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing!
I once hiked the Grand canyon in jeans. So yep, i feel you, same level of achievement
I've never been to the Grand Canyon, thats pretty awesome
I hope that's sarcastic... Multiple years of training and physical discipline vs going on a hike... not nearly comparable.
private account my man said in jeans tho nigga ... IN JEANS
Although it was a super hard hike to the bottom of the canyon and back, it's obviously sarcastic people!!!!
I'm relieved, I thought it was but you never know with people nowadays...
Master: *hits Ranton with stick* Ranton: Oh yea, I like that shit
Under rated comment
Gay
The virgin who likes getting hit because kinks vs the chad who likes getting hit because discipline and shit
Slap me daddy uWu
This was a very inspirational video and I’m glad that you found yourself hopefully one day I can take a journey and find myself also
a great story! love the history and the journey
Came here before the For Honor video as instructed 🤷🏽♂️
came here after, as i instructed.
I watched the For Honor video then came to this, I did it because I play For Honor and understood a lot and mostly was just interested in what he had to say
same
Danny jpg I was here ages before the for honour video even existed
went here after and tbh didnt even realize he said tht
How tf a shaolin monk become a spicy meme boi ?
He unleashed the dragon.
Brother?
A deep understanding of inner peace let’s you see deep into the meaning and true power of memes
He discovered that the memes were in him all along.
@@fellowtemplar5679 The carp has leaped through the dragon's gate
I am very impressed with what you're doing here, in this video and on this channel. I don't think I remember learning your name. But, the few videos of yours I've watched about your training, the Shaolin Temple, and even yourself (being Chinese specifically), I have learned a great deal about you. And, I am grateful. I have a Podbean podcast channel, and have put off continuing to work on developing it, because I didn't and don't like the way I sound. I understand why that is. In these videos I've watched of yours, I see all your energy & curiosity, and how they've been put to good use. Including your willingness to be vulnerable. Your vulnerability in these videos has become a very powerfully positive thing. That's what I learned and realized what I needed to do in my podcasts was to be vulnerable. But, I've been getting hung up on anticipating all the trolls and deviant minded people out there. I will break through, in part because of your example. I have very interesting stories and experiences I think you and other will like, including training in Martial Arts. Thanks again for your story and experiences.
What a great experience. Really cool footage. you live a life that many dream of
inb4 Bruce was actually a shaolin monk transformed into a dog to check the progress of your training, cuz u know xiaxia and all the stuff lol.
ChoJun yes!
Lol
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-and that’s how I became the last air bender
Very compelling, thank you for sharing your story with us.
what a great story ranton new sub☺ best wishes for the future from Ireland 🍀
As someone graduating soon, thanks for sharing your story of feeling lost and finding yourself.
I'm still lost and don't want to finish my degree (3rd year of medical radiation sciences). Hence why I'm watching this really...interested in travelling for a gap year and then finishing my degree after that~
About 8 years ago (also 19 years of age) I was lost like you, completely uninterested in college, and having grown up on kung fu films decided to undertake the same adventure. I arrived in Dengfeng completely unaware of what I had gotten myself into. China is a different world and can be quite intimidating, especially as a laowai with very little mandarin ability. Like you, I wanted to train with the monks, but because I was a foreigner with no connections, no mandarin, and no wushu experience, it was made clear to me that was completely out of my grasp. I was sent to the Shaolin temple school in the city which was home to roughly 10,000 students, many of them orphans. I can really relate to the nightmare that was your first days, no friends (no one even to talk to), brutal heat and humidity, and the worst living conditions I had ever experienced, I seriously considered just packing up and heading home then and there. I didn't though, I gritted my teeth and tried to take the days one at a time. The extreme difficulty and suffering was juxtaposed with moments of bliss. I remember eating dumplings and watching a fireworks show put on by the school after a miserably hot day of training; the night was cool and I was in dumpling heaven with one of the best fireworks displays I had ever seen. When I thought my training was tough, all I had to do was look at the Chinese students. It's like you said, these kids are training 12 hour days minimum, I was totally blown away by their work ethic. My master was a specialist of one of the techniques shown in your video at 10:00, he would jump high in the air, and land horizontal in various poses on cement. When he preformed this for me I couldn't believe it, he wasn't a small guy at all and would land hard. Anyway, I only lasted a couple months at that school. I started to get quite sick and after some crazy opportunities presented themselves I ended up at a cleaner and cheaper school that had other foreigners training there, which is where I studied sun style xingyi quan for a year (but that's a different story). I can say with confidence that my time in China was the craziest and most valuable experience of my life. By the end of my time there I was in love with china, and it will always have a place in my heart. Sorry for the long comment, perhaps you wont even read it, but I felt moved to share. Two people from different countries, who abandoned the comforts of home with the same longing for adventure, both experiences - although different - resulting in a lot of personal growth. Isn't life beautiful?
Where are you from? Did you learn a martial art in your country first? There is something special about immersing oneself completely in a different culture to learn a skill, sport, or a language. I have done it twice. Life is incredibly short. Our window for personal growth never ends, it just depends on how one views the world - as an opportunity to engage or something to be shielded from.
@Gerhard Symons Well put! I am from the US, and I trained boxing in high school for 2 years before going to China. I was surprised to find some similarities between the two. These days I train mostly BJJ, with some kickboxing on the side. In my country in particular, people seem to confuse comfort and pleasure with happiness. Difficulty is something they wish to eliminate from their lives rather than an opportunity for growth. I think a lot of people are miserable due to this mentality, but its a misery they know, and the fear of the unknown keeps them perpetually tied down. It's very sad, and so many people are sick and lost these days, but I think it's changing slowly but surely. Where are you from friend? Are martial arts a part of your life as well? All the best.
@xKazenokami Hi there! It's nice to hear you are ready for some adventure. First off let me say that it has been 8 years since I was in China, and based on my internet findings, things have changed quite a bit! The "teach foreigners kung fu" industry looks a lot more legit than when I was there, and I imagine Dengfeng has changed a lot as well. The school I spent the majority of my time at was actually in Fujian province and when I was there I paid 450 per month for training, and room and board. However that school is closed now and the owner has opened a new one in a different location. I just looked at the website and wow, it looks insanely nice compared to the humble academy I attended: www.risingdragonschool.com Not surprisingly, the price has increased. It looks like my old master Deng Fu Ming is still teaching, he was a great teacher and a genuinely good guy. I cannot speak for the rest of the crew tho. Also I met quite a few people from this school: www.wudangwushu.com who swore up and down that it was extremely good, and based on their knowledge and skill I believe them. Honestly tho, if you want a place in Dengfeng I would suggest you learn a little bit of mandarin and just go there and shop around. Spend a week or so at a bunch of different schools and find one that fits. If money is an issue your cheapest option is likely at a school for chinese students. However, be prepared for a very lonely, uncomfortable, and all around difficult time, but if you can handle it, i'm sure the benefits would be immeasurable! While I was wandering Dengfeng looking for a school, many places tried to make me pay a way too much and didn't take my training seriously. So be aware that many schools see you as a cash cow and some haggling may be necessary. I wish you the best on your journey! stay strong!
@@silviorodriguez2254 Hell yeah. Thanks for all the answers and honest tips ✌🏻😊😊 Yeah I did Karate for 6 years but I always wanted to train Kung Fu cause it looks much smoother and the culture and spiriuality is also what I want to discover :D Anyway I'm "minijobbing" right now so I have enough money to live there for a year after school. Thanks for the help :D!!
If you are looking to explore the spiritual aspect of chinese martial arts I can only recommend the second school i mentioned. Even though I never had the chance to attend, the people I met from there gave me a lot of details about their meditation and qi gong practice, it all seemed to be taken very seriously. My school had great teachers and training but the spiritual aspect was missing. As far as the more chinese schools go, I think spirituality isn't a major aspect of most of them... and it seemed to be something that wasn't easily shared with foreigners. Keep in mind that the super traditional styles and ways of life aren't easy to find, especially for a foreigner. Kung fu is definitely smoother looking than karate, but is it more effective in a fight? Well... I have a whole lot of opinions on different fighting styles, what works, and why but I wont get into that now. Regardless, there are innumerable benefits for going on a chinese kung fu adventure, I guess you should just ask yourself what you want from such a trip.
Hello, Ranton. Saludos desde Perú. I loved your story! Thanks for sharing!
once a few months i always come back to this video, sit back and enjoy this masterpiece of a video :)
"Im still young so maybe i'm not supposed to understand it yet". So humble and so true. Something westerners have forgotten.
Never learned*
@@thebread9874 forgotten*
@@thebread9874 don't speak bad about generations u know nothing about...
@@JGriffin5150 what? I wasnt speaking about a generation. I was more speaking about how young people tend to be arrogant and assume they know everything(thats not generation specific, thats just us young people for ya). Ever speak to a 14-22 year old before? Its a whole lot like what you are displaying right now. I'm not even talking bad anyone and I was mostly joking.
there are many things westerners have unfortunately forgotten in the name of progressiveness. Then again, every culture has its faults
''Spirituality that is expressed is not spirituality.'' Very well said.
bet he couldn't give me a answer to what "spirituality" is lol
Lowek why do you feel you need that answer?
I don't it's just hilarious
Funny, this is a quote by Bruce Lee, too
This is amazing! Thx for sharing his with us
Thank tou for this video❤i felt that i have thank you for that ,cz you brought me a deep and beautiful meaning in this video
Wherever Bruce is at we all hope he’s still lovin’ and caring and joyful and u made him seem. I love my dog...
Nah he's dead, that dog was delicious
Lmao
Kurly Boy agree y love my dog bruce rest in peace , my dog is there wen im sad , my dog is there when im angry , my dog is always there for me ❤️😁
@@Bigraxcks Lmao? He's a hacker, a chinese hacker. He's probably working together with Lmfao and Lmbao.
@@AlexAnder-ri8ns Quick question what the hell is Lmbao?
8:54 holy shit, he's amazing...
Evylin Lee who is he?
Amazing experience. Thank you for sharing
Loved this video! Bruce 🙌🏻
Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. A hundred years passed and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an airbender named Aang, and although his airbending skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Aang can save the world.
Bruh
hahahaha
@Malik Roman I never saw the show until recently. I literally finished the last episode today. Binged it. When Aang finds an alternative solution to defeating the firelord. I wished they would've addressed what exactly happened to Zuko's mom. The show was so good. Reminded me of that feeling when I first watched Naruto. But now it's all over. :(
emanandchill theirs a comic book called Avatar The Last Airbender: The Search that goes into what happened to Zukos mom
emanandchill yes the comment i was expecting 😄 🌊⛰🔥🌪
R.I.P Bruce
The Chosen One ended up in a chinese restaurant
xddd
that actually made me cry
z z I mean it could.be true despite being a joke or not
I hate following people but you seem like a good leader bro I've learned to meditate just by watching you and learn that it's good for you so good for you don't let me down Ranton