1. did they really think iron shirt made them impervious to bullets?
2. how many styles were wiped out as a result of Empress Cixi's maniacal plan to rid the Middle Kkingdom of the gringos?
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1. did they really think iron shirt made them impervious to bullets?
2. how many styles were wiped out as a result of Empress Cixi's maniacal plan to rid the Middle Kkingdom of the gringos?
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1. the answer is definetly yes. I learned the secret technique form my sifu and I can teach you too. but dont be mad if it dont work and you get shot and die.Originally posted by Hermes3X
1. did they really think iron shirt made them impervious to bullets?
2. how many styles were wiped out as a result of Empress Cixi's maniacal plan to rid the Middle Kkingdom of the gringos?
2. none, what people dont tell you is that the boxers really won. the emporor that was in power was a boxer supporter.
Originally Posted by Psycho Mantis
Chop Choy
1.No
2.none
We've had this conversation many times, do a search.
The Boxers weren't martial artists and didn't do iron shirt. They were "spirit boxers" and believed they were demon possessed. Most were simple peasants manipulated for political ends
"The man who stands for nothing is likely to fall for anything"
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Me using Baji in a match
Me performing Dabaji and taking silver at a national comp in China (Got gold medals too but no video)
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First you get good, then you get fast, then you get good and fast.
Itinerant practitioner
...and they drank a whole lotta Bu Chiew... which is another thing that lent itself well to "spirit" boxing
Kung Fu is good for you.
Chop Choy
CSN, you REALLY need to get out more.
"The man who stands for nothing is likely to fall for anything"
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WUTANG is 4 the CHILDREN!
It's not my fault that my family is heavily into pet rescue.
In fact, I'm rather proud of them for it.
All my fight strategy is based on deliberately injuring my opponents. -
Crippled Avenger
"It is the same in all wars; the soldiers do the fighting, the journalists do the shouting, and no true patriot ever get near a front-line trench, except on the briefest of propoganda visits...Perhaps when the next great war comes we may see that sight unprecendented in all history, a jingo with a bullet-hole in him."
First you get good, then you get fast, then you get good and fast.
prime rib rocks hard!
good for you CSN
my family rescued many pets. msot are nut cases too. like this current keishound we have, oh man. talk about having a couple screws loose.
WUTANG is 4 the CHILDREN!
It's really mostly my mom. Five of her six critters are rescues, and now that she's retired she spends most of her time on arranging for the rescue, rehab, fostering and adoption of dogs, most especially airedale terriers and basenjis. When I get into a location and financial position where I can afford dawgs of my own I think three will be my limit, though.
All my fight strategy is based on deliberately injuring my opponents. -
Crippled Avenger
"It is the same in all wars; the soldiers do the fighting, the journalists do the shouting, and no true patriot ever get near a front-line trench, except on the briefest of propoganda visits...Perhaps when the next great war comes we may see that sight unprecendented in all history, a jingo with a bullet-hole in him."
First you get good, then you get fast, then you get good and fast.
prime rib rocks hard!
dont believe these people herpes x I am right I AM ALL KNOWING!
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Does anyone have any good recommendations on books or information on the "Boxer Uprising or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement" that is interesting or worthwhile. Seems to be a very interesting time in history but not much written about it in the English language.
Haoli
I haven't read this yet but it's on the list.
http://www.amazon.com/Boxer-Rebellio...6803463&sr=8-4
This might actually be 'on topic' for the main forum though...might move it later.
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Here're two lists of books, one for the Boxer Rebellion and the other for the Tai Ping (Great Peace) Rebellion. Both were relatively recent, and both played a role in Shaping China and Chinese Martial Arts into what it is today.
Boxer Rebellion
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/...on&pageSize=10
Tai Ping Rebellion
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/...on&pageSize=10
One book I recommend on this time period is called "God's Chinese Son."
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