Does Shaolin Kung Fu Really Work For Fighting?

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Can Shaolin Kung Fu Work in Real Fighting? | In-Depth Analysis by a Shaolin Disciple 🥋 #shaolin #shaolinkungfu #shaolinmonks #shaolintemple

Ranton here! In this long-overdue comprehensive video, I dive deep into the age-old question: Can Shaolin Kung Fu work in real fighting? As a real Shaolin Disciple who spent three years training at the Shaolin Temple in China, I bring you an expert analysis based on my firsthand experiences and knowledge.

Shaolin Kung Fu is renowned for its impressive techniques, rigorous training, and spiritual discipline. But how effective is it in real-world combat situations? In this video, I break down the principles of Shaolin Kung Fu and evaluate its practicality in real fights. Whether you're a martial arts enthusiast, a fighter, or just curious about Shaolin Culture, this video has something for everyone.

What to Expect:

✅ Shaolin Training Insights: Learn about the rigorous training regimen at the Shaolin Temple 🏯
✅ Historical Context: Understand the origins and evolution of Shaolin Kung Fu 📜
✅ Principles of Combat: Explore the underlying principles that make Shaolin Kung Fu unique ⚔️
✅ Comparative Analysis: Compare Shaolin Kung Fu with other martial arts in terms of real combat effectiveness 🥊
✅ Expert Commentary: Get my professional insights as a Shaolin Disciple 🎤

Timestamps:
00:00 Shaolin Kung Fu's incredible Reputation
00:52 Who Am I?
01:18 What Is Shaolin Kung Fu?
02:24 Does it even have to be for Fighting?
03:02 The Answer(s) to your question
04:18 Its getting complicated
09:01 Surprise Ending
10:14 Why this is a difficult topic

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Join the Conversation:💬 What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of Shaolin Kung Fu in real fighting? Share your opinions and experiences in the comments below!📱 Follow me on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates:

Special Thanks to
Aro - Boxer
Esa Muradi - BBJ Coach

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Tags: Shaolin Kung Fu, Real Fighting, Shaolin Disciple, Shaolin Temple, Martial Arts Analysis, Kung Fu Techniques, Combat Effectiveness, Martial Arts Training, Real Fight Kung Fu, Shaolin Training, Shaolin Temple China, Martial Arts Enthusiasts, Fight Analysis, Kung Fu in Real Life

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[RealRantoni]

YO! This is the new Main Channel with Daily Ranton Uploads! 🚀

[Torguish]

Me, a dude who trained in boxing and taekwondo for 6-7 years got my ass handed to me BAD in sparring by a dude that had done ballet 15 years and he picked up kickboxing, had been doing it a year.

Them kicks were no joke. No joke at all. I still have ptsd.

[bravelilspidey]

I like watching Shaolin performances online. It doesn't matter if its about fighting or not. It's still a great personal achievement to do and motivating to try.

[inquisitive]

How tf are you expecting me to focus on the rest of the video after the part with the dog dawg

[SenseiSeth]

If you look very closely in the background 9:19 you can see me losing my ish 😂😂

[IFlairI]

Now to the real stuff, does Kama Sutra work for fighting?

[Gatlink]

I totally agree with everything you say here. It's so rare to see a nuanced take on the subject, it's always either "kung fu destroys any combat sport" or "kung fu is ridiculous". From now on, any time I see somebody with that kind of take I'll send them a link to this video. Thanks a lot!

[MarioOnTheFly]

Back when I was a kid in the 80's, parents enrolled me into local KungFu class. What I can tell you, yes, it does help immensely, if you're fighting ordinary Joes. As in, non skilled fighters. It gave me speed, reflexes and focus way beyond what is ordinary. Suddenly I could easily beat other kids who werent training anything, but where physically stronger than me. So in a real life situation, training martial arts will give you an advantage over ordinary people, not so much against a trained fighter.

[ProductionsFromBeyon]

Love the return to Kung fu content, more plz

[WarriorBoy]

As a lifelong martial arts hobbyist and enthusiast, I'm so grateful for videos like this. Growing up when I did, there was this idea that stuff like "Shaolin" and everything Eastern were these exotic, unbeatable arts that could give you abilities beyond comprehension.
I really remember serious discussions that monks would be able to beat professional fighters and combat sport athletes, it was 100% a real way people thought. I really wish videos like this, from someone like you who's actually trained, lived, and experienced what you're talking about, were around back then. It was a time where mysticism and exoticism (but also misinformation) was able to live freely.
A lot of life practices like therapy, Yoga, calisthenics, etc can improve your life the same way that many that advocate for traditional styles mention often. Martial arts specifically should be for fighting and self-defense in a practical sense, and videos like this help give people the tools they need to make better choices in terms of what to practice.

[beowulfagate]

My first martial art was Muay Thai and then Boxing, Aikido, Judo, Karate. My dream martial art was Wushu because I love HK kung fu cinema and I love choreographing fights. When I finally practiced Wushu, it enhanced my Muay Thai, Boxing skills.

[demeter-the-great]

This is the most nuanced and fair portrayal and analysis of Shaolin Kung-fu that you could’ve made, brotherman. Also, please post more (on either channel). A video every 3 months doesn’t cut it.

[Zazzy]

what I appreciate about my kung fu school is that we do the traditional forms and weapons, the stuff Ranton says are good for performances and look cool, but we also do have Sanda in our curriculum, so we immediately see something more applicable to fighting. it creates a good blend of modern and traditional

[travisreed]

0:28 a demonstration of the little known "Chair Style" Shaolin.

[Not_a_Vigilante]

I once heard that even after he had won some of his wushu championships, Jet Li was dissatisfied with his training and went to seek out other masters in various styles of martial arts. It's fun to think about someone with Jet Li's level of skill and training getting into striking

[MartialArtsJourney]

Nice shiner! ❤ Also nice rashguard at 4:15 😎
OK, now for a smart comment. I agree with you 100%. It's easy to call a martial art fake, but people just look at a clip and decide something is useless, without considering other aspects. What you're capable of doing from your Shaolin training, 99% of humanity isn't capable of doing. It takes dedication, perseverance, skills, physicality and the right mindset. If you take that same mindset and physicality, and apply it to learning combat sports, of course you'll have an advantage.

Will Shaolin Kung Fu make you a better fighter on its own? From what I can tell, no. But will it give you the ground to become an excellent fighter, I think it can. Plus it teaches you cool flips and tricks 😎

[HakaishinCat]

I personally feel you never fail to articulate that these sorts of topics have nuance. It makes the video more interesting but some wont listen or understand that lol

[hefeibao]

This is one of those videos where it's worth watching 100% all the way through. You shouldn't apologize, this video is jam packed with great info and presented very clearly. Hope more people watch this, it's solid gold.

[WriceFjelds]

I might be wrong, but as a practitioner of Shaolin Kung Fu myself, how I currently see the state of Shaolin Kung Fu is that its current priorities aren't really on the combat side of things, but more on the performing and physical performance side of things. Will it someday shift to a more combat sport? I don't know, but who knows what the future of Shaolin will bring? But like you already said, traditional martial arts can work; however, you need to practice it in real sparring for the traditional martial art to be effective.

[shinzu]

Thank you for sharing Sanda! It is a very good style that deserves more recognition and will definitely improve the reputation of Kung Fu as a effective fighting style