How many of you guys try and live of up to true traditional kung fu standards that were practiced in the past? Do you follow any Buddhist teachings, and practice Qi Gong to harden and toughen your body? Do you train hours a day trying to reach a masters level that was obtained by Shaolin Monks in the past, or do you believe that in todays society it is impossible to live up to these standards? The time needed to become as good as people in the past have been I don't believe I have. If any of you really consider yourself that good, or are trying to obtain that level of mastery, i would appreciate knowing how you train, and how you find the time.
Sounds like what you're really asking is if anybody here is a Monk.
The answer is probably no. I'm willing to bet that MA practice was only PART of their daily regimen which included such things as cooking, meditation, washing up, temple maintenance, studying etc.
And I'll just add the weight of my opinion (not that it matters) and agree with the overexaggerated standards thing.
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