whats your favourite shaolin demonstration?

[stubbs]

i've seen loads of monk tricks and qigong demonstrations on t.v and when i went to see them perform in the shaolin wheel of life.

i was just wondering what your favourite demonstrations where.

mine would have to be the two finger hand stand and pushing a car with a spear against their throat. whats yours?

"satisfaction loses,and humility gains"

[shaolinboxer]

When I saw Yan Ming break two separated 2" concrete and stone slabs. I didn't think he could do it, but he did....

[stubbs]

two finger handstand



"satisfaction loses,and humility gains"

[This message was edited by stubbs on 07-11-01 at 07:53 AM.]

[stubbs]

and heres the spear picture, tell me if you can't see them




"satisfaction loses,and humility gains"

[Tsui]

Those things are impressive, don't get me wrong- but what I like best is to see a master do a form where you can feel the air crackle with his/her power...

[The Heritic]

gotta go with the 2 finger handstand... always have liked that one...=)

we are the wakeful, wry, and watchful -a.f.i

[phoenix-eye]

I like the one where the monk lies on top of the single spike and his mates spin him round for a minute - did you see the mark in his stomach - oocha!!! Mental.

[inpho]

I don't have a specific instance but I'd have to agree, all qigong and 'tricks' (i don't mean anything prejorative by that) aside just seeing a master do a form is amazing.

[Shaolindynasty]

I liked the '98 tour. It's the only one I have seen in person. :(

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[mileh]

Need I say more! :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Sum Sing Wong]

Ahhh yes the almighty iron wang always a classic. :)

[dunbarj01]

The monkey forms are great. Impressive, agile and entertaining! They'd have to be my favourite.

[Hman]

The first time I saw this form was performed by Shi Heng Xin over at The Shaolin Temple in Flushing NY.

The explosive power combined with flexiblity has got to be the most impressive form I have ever seen. Flipping three times off the head. Flipping in a seated position, or simply falling straight back without fear of hurting oneself is simply a site to behold.

[dena]

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-The knack of flying is
learning how to throw
yourself at the ground and miss.

[dena]

I went to see Wheel of life yesterday..
Great performance!
Have to admit the Monkey Staff form was .. :) - Stunning!!
I bought the show on a DVD.. hope that form is on =)


(hmmm... wonder what it would take to get my sifu to perform it...)

-The knack of flying is
learning how to throw
yourself at the ground and miss.