Bruce Lee introduced us to Gung Fu way back in the early 1960's. His approach eschewed what he termed "the classical mess" and opted instead for a practical, down-to-earth method of hand-to-hand combat. One need only sit through any one of the no-holds-barred competitions that abound these days to grasp what he meant. Still, there's a breathtaking beauty to the Martial Arts as practiced by adherents to "the old ways" that the more workmanlike method(s) sorely lack. The discipline alone is a thing of great (inner) beauty. The mind, the body, and the spirit become one. It is to be envied. This documentary demonstration is a thing to marvel at. I was in awe, and I've been keeping a close eye on all things Kung Fu for decades. If your desire is to excel at streetfighting, settle for the aforementioned martial sports shows; if, however, you would aspire to something more, marvel at these Martial ARTS.
Review of Shaolin: Wheel of Life
