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Shaolin Ulysses Reviews
Shaolin Ulysses Reviews
| 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful  Excellent Documentary - highly entertaining, By This review is from: Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in America (DVD) This excellently crafted documentary shows the ways in which five Shaolin monks have bridged the divide between East and West -- influencing Americans with their martial arts in ways that are surprising, and often heart warming. From Brooklyn, to Texas, to California, these diverse monks bring their individual immigrant stories in the pursuit of the American Dream. Excellent production quality, editing and story telling by the film makers. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful Great Info..., By Larry L (NJ United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in America (DVD) I maybe a bit biased due to the fact that Li Peng Zhang is my Sifu, but this is a great documentary. The information provided is accurate and presented in a manner that is captivating. If you are studying or want to study authentic Shaolin Kung Fu, this is one of the top three documentaries to watch. (The other two ar myths and Logic of shaolin Kung Fu and Secrets of the warriors power) 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful  Five Monks quest to spread Zen Buddhism, By This review is from: Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in America (DVD) The five monks seemed excited to establish Zen Buddhism temples in America and teach the Shaolin art. Each Monk demonstrates his special discipline and skills. The monks seemed excited for cultural exchange. Many of them toured various cities of America. One master maintains a connection with the Shaolin Temple in China and each year sends students to China.The Shaolin movements are very evasive, attacking from various angles and retreating backwards. The Shaolin movements including jumping kicks, split kicks (round and reversed), high crescent kicks landing and the ability to sideways on the ground, low horse stances, large and small circular closed fist and open hand strikes, movements left and right, and low twisting stances into punches advancing forward and backward. The movements are complex and often predict which way they will move. To one fight a Shaolin he will seem to be moving one ways then suddenly change and move another way, a strike and move pattern... Read more |
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