Child Kungfu Masters Part 1: Inside the Mysterious Shaolin Temple where Training Starts

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Published 2022-10-13
Cute kids? Well, they can kick you a**. These young kids are masters of Shaolin Kungfu, one of the oldest forms of Chinese martial arts. At around four years old, many are sent to the temple to start their training. We visited the place in central China’s Henan province to see what a day is like for them.

0:00 What is Shaolin Kungfu
1:23 How disciples start their day
2:27 Why Aike came
6:25 Endurance training
8:09 Calling home
12:08 What the future’s like

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Producer: Cassie Fei
Videographer: Wayne Han, Zihao Wang
Editor: César del Giudice
Narration: Victor Peña
Mastering: César del Giudice

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All Comments (21)
  • @henrykarukuru
    3:26 "I felt what I learnt was quite impressive. so I made up my mind mind learn it by heart" That's their most impressive thing. Not their physical skill but their spirit. I love that about this little kid💯
  • Imagine learning to meditate and clear your mind at such a young age 🙌
  • Honestly these kids are really something else!!! Their skills are incredible and they are good hard workers. People must appreciate this!!!
  • @afonphoenix16
    "While I was having fun with the other kids, she snuck out and left."😢 You can tell that abandonment hurt him.
  • @yeti9961
    Bro imagine having a childhood like that, these kids are amazing
  • As a child, it was my dream to be part of Shaolin. I am still so fascinated by their secrets. Not everything they know can be shown. Fascinating! Thank you for the video.
  • @xirogs
    These children are so blessed to have this in their life. Best youth trainning program in the world.
  • @staceyk.210
    OMG 😲 these kids are phenomenal 😍!! I've never seen such young children practicing their skills like this!! It's mind blowing to see them have so much discipline but yet be kids all at the same time!! I would certainly love to see them practice their skills in person!! Outstanding Video 🔥🔥🔥!! Thanks for Sharing With Us 💯💯💯💯
  • @Teknobie
    Can you cover the parents as well? How & why they sent their kids to Shaolin, I'm interested to find out
  • That moment when he says his lil brother told him he misses him almost made me cry.
  • @suchhun
    Those kids are so hard working and disciplined.
  • @MySifara
    Wish there were more opportunities like this for young children. Would possibly be great for orphans and definitely better than foster care. I see this as an honor for these children.
  • Hey kid, you're already a superstar. Not many can do what you do. Be safe
  • @ropro9817
    Lol, could you imagine American kids being this disciplined? No, I can't either. 😆
  • Absolutely incredible. My knowledge is limited but I may understand that Kung Fu is approximately 7000 years old. This presentation has my upmost respect.
  • @MrsRude-rq9jd
    Insane. Their skills are insane and they are so tough - but the disciplin and pain is also very real. I’m impressed and sad of/by them at the same time.
  • @CarsSupercars
    I use to wake up at 3.40am and start practicing Kungfu 😊😊😊 ☯️☯️
  • @rayz8960
    I was sent to the similar school to study kungfu by my parents when I was a kid. Because of I get bully from my classmate in normal school. Actually the Kung Fu learning really help me.