Lu Zhi Shen
10-20-2004, 01:52 AM
I have heard so many people talk about challenging a Shaolin Monk I wanted to get this off my chest. =] First of all. All the great masters I have seen have been very humble to those who come to test them. In other words they would say No. and tell you. “ you would win” and smile and send you off. Trust me, not out of fear, but for the true meaning of martial arts (health, discipline. To help others, and to defend. Showboating is looked down upon). And for the sake of getting sued after they cleaned the floor with your butt. Though some hotshot skin-deep teacher that has something to prove to himself may take you on. But as for a shaolin Monk, don't waste your breath. They have nothing to prove to anyone. They are here of a reason and this is not one of them.
Although, I know of a time where the teacher had no choice but to except the challenge. One Shifu (name I will withhold) was asked by some 5th degree Black Belt, almost every day to let him punch this Shifu one time to prove his Chi Gong was fake. The Shifu time after time asked him to leave. Then the challenger brought his students to the Shifus School and said. “ this teacher and his school are fake, see he won’t let me hit him one time. Cause Chinese Kung Fu is fake! And his Chi Gong is fake! Blah blah blah” Japanese Karate will always beat these flowery kung fu guys... Etc. This mullet head continued. The top students of the Kung Fu school wanted to pound this guy. Even though this guy was like a little Arnold Swarsinagger (forgive the misspelling). This guy would not stop! Then Karate Joe said “ If you can stand up after I hit you I will become your student and all my students will follow you as well. The Shifu knew this idiot would not stop and after weeks of hassling told him. “Ok One hit with one student from each school to witness. And you must sign a waver to what ever may happen to you.” The karate Joe agreed. To let you, know this Shifu was a master of Little Golden Bell Chi Gong. That memorable day came, the Shifu prepared himself for the one hit from this massive pumped up dumb ass. Well he got his wish. A chance to prove to the world he was somebody! Cause he was about to knock down this famous Kung Fu Master. NOT! The Joe got in his stance, and asked are you ready? The Shifu nodded yes. The Joe struck a mighty blow. But when he hit the Shifu it sounded like he punched a basketball. The Joes arm recoiled and his arm bone busted out of the back of his elbow! The Shifu did not move an inch! The Joe fell to the ground in great Pain. The Shifu quickly moved to him and set the bone. then rushed him to the hospital. The Joe was hurt but his pride was hurt the most. And he learned a hard lesson. But he was honorable to his word. A few days later he arrived in cast, with many of his students and gave his belt to the Shifu and asked him to teach him. All in all, after you got to know the Joe he was not a bad guy. He just had something to prove. Well to make a long story short. He trained with this Shifu, but it took him 2-3 years to pass the first level. Cause he never trained to build a sold foundation. And his years of Karate and weight training made him stiff as a board. Most schools have you kicking and punching the first week. This Shifu said. “ You cant build a ten story building on soft soil. The maximum level of your training depends on the quality of your basic foundation. For example: Horse stance for one hour. ( a real Horse stance! Square, knees above toes. Level legs. Back straight feet parallel. Not the Wushu *Cough*crap horse stance. Here is a Little test. Place a staff on your legs. Don’t let it roll off. Place your toes against a wall don’t let your knees touch. Have a friend place a stick behind your back, make sure your whole spine has contact to the staff. Legs are straight up and down, not tilted on a 45. angle. If you can do this, try holding it for 10 mins. If you can, you have something. To be truthful I cannot anymore. At one time 1 hour was possible. ( that was along time ago) . nevertheless, I’m working on getting it back. =) Ok back to the fighting stuff.=) I have often wondered why people like to beat the crap out of each other. Look at Thai Boxers. They are tuff as nails. But don’t live long, or have major internal and external problems. ( but in Thailand it a way to make a living. And bring food home to the family. So Amitoufo to all of them) I think these people need to find some sort of inner peace. If you learn to combine that peace with your martial arts then you may find something, and perhaps with this understanding, take you to another level in your training, and cultivation.
it was once said " a half full bucket of water splashes and makes lots of noise, as a full bucket is silent"
Again I thank you for reading my post. I do not intend to offend anyone. Everyone has the right to follow whatever path he or she wishes to hike. These views are from my heart solely.
Forgive the typos. I'm beat..=]
Thank you
Almitoufo
Lu Zhi Shen
Although, I know of a time where the teacher had no choice but to except the challenge. One Shifu (name I will withhold) was asked by some 5th degree Black Belt, almost every day to let him punch this Shifu one time to prove his Chi Gong was fake. The Shifu time after time asked him to leave. Then the challenger brought his students to the Shifus School and said. “ this teacher and his school are fake, see he won’t let me hit him one time. Cause Chinese Kung Fu is fake! And his Chi Gong is fake! Blah blah blah” Japanese Karate will always beat these flowery kung fu guys... Etc. This mullet head continued. The top students of the Kung Fu school wanted to pound this guy. Even though this guy was like a little Arnold Swarsinagger (forgive the misspelling). This guy would not stop! Then Karate Joe said “ If you can stand up after I hit you I will become your student and all my students will follow you as well. The Shifu knew this idiot would not stop and after weeks of hassling told him. “Ok One hit with one student from each school to witness. And you must sign a waver to what ever may happen to you.” The karate Joe agreed. To let you, know this Shifu was a master of Little Golden Bell Chi Gong. That memorable day came, the Shifu prepared himself for the one hit from this massive pumped up dumb ass. Well he got his wish. A chance to prove to the world he was somebody! Cause he was about to knock down this famous Kung Fu Master. NOT! The Joe got in his stance, and asked are you ready? The Shifu nodded yes. The Joe struck a mighty blow. But when he hit the Shifu it sounded like he punched a basketball. The Joes arm recoiled and his arm bone busted out of the back of his elbow! The Shifu did not move an inch! The Joe fell to the ground in great Pain. The Shifu quickly moved to him and set the bone. then rushed him to the hospital. The Joe was hurt but his pride was hurt the most. And he learned a hard lesson. But he was honorable to his word. A few days later he arrived in cast, with many of his students and gave his belt to the Shifu and asked him to teach him. All in all, after you got to know the Joe he was not a bad guy. He just had something to prove. Well to make a long story short. He trained with this Shifu, but it took him 2-3 years to pass the first level. Cause he never trained to build a sold foundation. And his years of Karate and weight training made him stiff as a board. Most schools have you kicking and punching the first week. This Shifu said. “ You cant build a ten story building on soft soil. The maximum level of your training depends on the quality of your basic foundation. For example: Horse stance for one hour. ( a real Horse stance! Square, knees above toes. Level legs. Back straight feet parallel. Not the Wushu *Cough*crap horse stance. Here is a Little test. Place a staff on your legs. Don’t let it roll off. Place your toes against a wall don’t let your knees touch. Have a friend place a stick behind your back, make sure your whole spine has contact to the staff. Legs are straight up and down, not tilted on a 45. angle. If you can do this, try holding it for 10 mins. If you can, you have something. To be truthful I cannot anymore. At one time 1 hour was possible. ( that was along time ago) . nevertheless, I’m working on getting it back. =) Ok back to the fighting stuff.=) I have often wondered why people like to beat the crap out of each other. Look at Thai Boxers. They are tuff as nails. But don’t live long, or have major internal and external problems. ( but in Thailand it a way to make a living. And bring food home to the family. So Amitoufo to all of them) I think these people need to find some sort of inner peace. If you learn to combine that peace with your martial arts then you may find something, and perhaps with this understanding, take you to another level in your training, and cultivation.
it was once said " a half full bucket of water splashes and makes lots of noise, as a full bucket is silent"
Again I thank you for reading my post. I do not intend to offend anyone. Everyone has the right to follow whatever path he or she wishes to hike. These views are from my heart solely.
Forgive the typos. I'm beat..=]
Thank you
Almitoufo
Lu Zhi Shen