Shaolin Kung Fu Monks
Shaolin Kung Fu Monks
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One-Hour HD Documentary (2014)
American Kung fu practitioner, Adam McArthur follows the head monk of the world famous Shaolin Temple, and his disciples, the Warrior Monks, on a world tour. Adam’s first stop is Moscow, Russia where the Warrior Monks perform in the Red Square. He also gets a chance to practice kung fu with Russian Shaolin disciples at The Shaolin Culture Center in Moscow. In the “mecca” of martial arts, The Shaolin Temple in Henan, China, Adam gets an exclusive interview with the head monk, Shi Yongxin. He learns the nature of Shaolin spirit and gains insights into Shaolin kung fu’s future. He befriends the young Warrior Monks who teach him many distinctive forms of Shaolin Kung fu. Adams is also granted the rare privilege of learning kung fu from two of the highest teachers of Shaolin Kung Fu, Master Yan Zhuang and Master Yan Ao. The final stretch of the journey takes Adam to Harvard University in the United States then New York City for a performance at the United Nations and finally, Los Angeles, where over 1000 kung fu practitioners meet at the Shaolin Temple Cultural Festival. |
- Adam practices kung fu in the SF Bay Area
- First stop on the world tour is Russia
- Visiting Kremlin Palace
- Inside the Kremlin Palace
- Inside the Kremlin Palace
- Inside the Kremlin Palace
- Moscow Military Music Festival in Red Square
- Shaolin Monks perform on the Red Square
- Shaolin Monks perform on the Red Square
- Abbot Shi Yongxin meets with Patriarch of Russia Kirill
- Adam practices kung fu at the Shaolin Culture Center in Moscow
- Adam at Shaolin Temple in Henan, China
- A Shaolin monk writes Chinese calligraphy
- Shaolin Temple Entrance
- Adam inside the Bell Tower
- Monks perform Kung fu inside the Thousand Buddha Hall
- Monks perform Kung fu inside the Thousand Buddha Hall
- Adam learns Kung fu from a Shaolin Warrior Monk
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks
- Adam carries a young Shaolin Warrior Monk
- Warrior monks perform at the Pagoda Forest
- Warrior monks perform at the Pagoda Forest
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks
- Adam learns kung fu from a Shaolin Warrior Monk
- Adam with Abbot Shi in front of the Drum Tower
- Huge prayer wheel inside the Drum Tower
- On the way to Damo Cave
- Damo Cave
- Huge Damo Statue on top of the mountain
- Monks perform on top of the mountain beside Damo statue
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks
- Song Mountains, Books of Cliff
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks on Song Mountain
- Shaolin Warrior Monks on Song Mountain
- Shaolin Kung fu Master Shi Yanzhuang
- Adam learning Kung fu from Master Shi Yanzhuang
- Shaolin Kung Fu Master Shi Yanao
- Adam learning Kung fu from Master Shi Yanao
- Abbot Shi Yongxin on the Harvard University campus
- Abbot Shi Yongxin speaks at the Harvard University
- The Warrior Monks visit New York City
- Adam in front of the United Nations
- The Warrior Monks perform at the UN
- Talk show host Wendy Williams introduces Shaolin Temple
- Abbot Shi Yongxin speaks at the event
- Adam at the Shaolin Culture Center in Los Angeles
- Abbot Shi Yongxin speaks at UCLA
- Shaolin Temple Culture Festival kicks off at the LA Convention Center
- An interview with a young Kung fu student
- Adam is a judge in the Kung fu competition
- A Kung fu student from Denver, Colorado
- Abbot Shi Yongxin presents winners their awards
- Shaolin Warrior Monks perform on stage
- Shaolin Warrior Monks perform on stage
- Adam in front of the Hollywood sign
Not all air dates and times are listed here.
Check your local listings for current schedules.
To request Shaolin Kung Fu Monks contact the TV Programmer at your local PBS station.
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Description
One-Hour HD Documentary (2014)
American Kung fu practitioner, Adam McArthur follows the head monk of the world famous Shaolin Temple, and his disciples, the Warrior Monks, on a world tour.
Adam’s first stop is Moscow, Russia where the Warrior Monks perform in the Red Square. He also gets a chance to practice kung fu with Russian Shaolin disciples at The Shaolin Culture Center in Moscow.
In the “mecca” of martial arts, The Shaolin Temple in Henan, China, Adam gets an exclusive interview with the head monk, Shi Yongxin. He learns the nature of Shaolin spirit and gains insights into Shaolin kung fu’s future. He befriends the young Warrior Monks who teach him many distinctive forms of Shaolin Kung fu. Adams is also granted the rare privilege of learning kung fu from two of the highest teachers of Shaolin Kung Fu, Master Yan Zhuang and Master Yan Ao.
The final stretch of the journey takes Adam to Harvard University in the United States then New York City for a performance at the United Nations and finally, Los Angeles, where over 1000 kung fu practitioners meet at the Shaolin Temple Cultural Festival.
Gallery
- Adam practices kung fu in the SF Bay Area
- First stop on the world tour is Russia
- Visiting Kremlin Palace
- Inside the Kremlin Palace
- Inside the Kremlin Palace
- Inside the Kremlin Palace
- Moscow Military Music Festival in Red Square
- Shaolin Monks perform on the Red Square
- Shaolin Monks perform on the Red Square
- Abbot Shi Yongxin meets with Patriarch of Russia Kirill
- Adam practices kung fu at the Shaolin Culture Center in Moscow
- Adam at Shaolin Temple in Henan, China
- A Shaolin monk writes Chinese calligraphy
- Shaolin Temple Entrance
- Adam inside the Bell Tower
- Monks perform Kung fu inside the Thousand Buddha Hall
- Monks perform Kung fu inside the Thousand Buddha Hall
- Adam learns Kung fu from a Shaolin Warrior Monk
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks
- Adam carries a young Shaolin Warrior Monk
- Warrior monks perform at the Pagoda Forest
- Warrior monks perform at the Pagoda Forest
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks
- Adam learns kung fu from a Shaolin Warrior Monk
- Adam with Abbot Shi in front of the Drum Tower
- Huge prayer wheel inside the Drum Tower
- On the way to Damo Cave
- Damo Cave
- Huge Damo Statue on top of the mountain
- Monks perform on top of the mountain beside Damo statue
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks
- Song Mountains, Books of Cliff
- Adam with Shaolin Warrior Monks on Song Mountain
- Shaolin Warrior Monks on Song Mountain
- Shaolin Kung fu Master Shi Yanzhuang
- Adam learning Kung fu from Master Shi Yanzhuang
- Shaolin Kung Fu Master Shi Yanao
- Adam learning Kung fu from Master Shi Yanao
- Abbot Shi Yongxin on the Harvard University campus
- Abbot Shi Yongxin speaks at the Harvard University
- The Warrior Monks visit New York City
- Adam in front of the United Nations
- The Warrior Monks perform at the UN
- Talk show host Wendy Williams introduces Shaolin Temple
- Abbot Shi Yongxin speaks at the event
- Adam at the Shaolin Culture Center in Los Angeles
- Abbot Shi Yongxin speaks at UCLA
- Shaolin Temple Culture Festival kicks off at the LA Convention Center
- An interview with a young Kung fu student
- Adam is a judge in the Kung fu competition
- A Kung fu student from Denver, Colorado
- Abbot Shi Yongxin presents winners their awards
- Shaolin Warrior Monks perform on stage
- Shaolin Warrior Monks perform on stage
- Adam in front of the Hollywood sign
TV Airing Schedule
Not all air dates and times are listed here.
Check your local listings for current schedules.
To request Shaolin Kung Fu Monks contact the TV Programmer at your local PBS station.
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Title: Shaolin Kung Fu Monks Length: 60 minutes Format: DVD Production Year: 2014