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Hello, everyone. Welcome to my channel, where I share with you my passion and knowledge of Chinese martial arts. In this video, I will show you a frame-by-frame analysis of Shaolin stick fighting, one of the most famous and ancient styles of Chinese martial arts. I will use the movie Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) as an example, which stars two of the greatest kung fu legends, Jet Li and Donnie Yen.

Background

Shaolin stick fighting is a type of weapon-based martial art that originated from the Shaolin Temple, a Buddhist monastery located in Henan Province, China. The Shaolin Temple is widely regarded as the birthplace of Chinese martial arts, and has a history of over 1,500 years. Shaolin stick fighting is one of the 18 weapons of Shaolin, and is also known as the “father of all weapons”. It is said that the founder of Shaolin stick fighting was a monk named Zhi Shan, who lived in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). He learned the art of stick fighting from an old man who lived in the mountains, and then taught it to his fellow monks at the Shaolin Temple.

Techniques

Shaolin stick fighting is characterized by its speed, power, flexibility, and versatility. The stick can be used to strike, block, sweep, hook, thrust, and lock the opponent’s limbs or weapons. The stick can also be spun around the body to create momentum and generate force. The stick can be held with one hand or two hands, depending on the situation and the preference of the practitioner. The length of the stick can vary from 1.2 meters to 1.8 meters, depending on the height and reach of the practitioner. The stick can be made of wood, bamboo, metal, or other materials.

Movie Analysis

In this video, I will analyze a scene from Once Upon a Time in China II (1992), a Hong Kong movie directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li and Donnie Yen. The movie is based on the historical figure of Wong Fei-hung (played by Jet Li), a martial arts master and folk hero who lived in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD). In this scene, Wong Fei-hung faces off against Lan Caihe (played by Donnie Yen), a member of the White Lotus Sect, a religious cult that opposes foreign influence and wants to overthrow the Qing government. Lan Caihe uses a pair of metal rods as his weapons, while Wong Fei-hung uses a wooden stick that he finds on the street.

I will break down this scene into several segments and explain the techniques and principles behind each move. I will also point out some of the historical and cultural references that are embedded in this scene. I hope you will enjoy this video and learn something new about Shaolin stick fighting and Chinese martial arts in general.

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