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Monkey Steals Peach
United Kingdom
Приєднався 29 січ 2018
My name is Will and for the past 15 yearsI have been travelling Asia seeking out, documenting and researching old styles of martial arts. I want to share my training, travel & martial arts research and experiences with you, in the hope I may be able to dispell some myths, and make it more accessible.
In the age of the internet, there's a lot of hype, clickbait and misleading information. Through my website and UA-cam channel, I set out to do the complete opposite: to present Chinese martial arts "warts and all", to show how they are practiced, what their revelance is today, and what is their place in modern Asia.
In the age of the internet, there's a lot of hype, clickbait and misleading information. Through my website and UA-cam channel, I set out to do the complete opposite: to present Chinese martial arts "warts and all", to show how they are practiced, what their revelance is today, and what is their place in modern Asia.
The Vast Tengri Desert of Inner Mongolia
The Tengri Desert is a vast empty space sitting on the borders of Ningxia and Inner Mongolia, where Islam meets Tibetan Buddhism.
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Rarely Seen China: They told me Genghis Khan died here
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Ningxia is one of the lesser visited provinces in China, which is a shame, as it is full of incredible history. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my cameras: amzn.to/2nPJ55D amzn.to/3FF5t7G my ...
Rarely Seen China: The Jaw-Dropping Sacred Buddhist Caves of Yungang
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The Yungang Caves, just outside of Datong in the far north of Shanxi province, were built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my cameras: amzn.to/2nPJ55D amzn.to/3FF5...
The Sacred Buddhist Mountain of Wutai
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Wutai Mountain, located in the north of Shanxi province, is said to be the most sacred of the four Buddhist mountains in China. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my cameras: amzn.to/2nPJ55D amz...
Pingyao and the Armed Escort Agencies
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Another blast from the past, back in 2018, I visited Pingyao in Shanxi province, to learn about the armed escort agencies so instrumental in spreading Kung Fu around northern China. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram mon...
Tea Travels - Longjing Village's Green Tea
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An old travel video I made back in China, I think 2018 or so. I wanted to reshare it here as a bit of nostalgia. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my cameras: amzn.to/2nPJ55D amzn.to/3FF5t7G my...
The Far West of China
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In 2019, one of my last trips before leaving the country, was around Sichuan, one of the western-most provinces where Han culture gives way to Tibetan. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my came...
Taiji Mantis form Bazhou part 1 - Yantai, 2013
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A blast from the past: In 2013, I performed the Taiji Mantis form Ba Zhou part 1 at the Yantai International Martial Arts Festival. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my cameras: amzn.to/2nPJ55D...
13 years in China - A training montage 2007-2020
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Just a short trip down memory lane, showing some of my Mantis training, mostly taken before I started my UA-cam channel. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspeachofficial my cameras: amzn.to/2nPJ55D amzn.to/3F...
Should you train Kung Fu in China? What can you expect?
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One question I am often asked is whether you should go to China (or elsewhere in Asia) to train Kung Fu. In this video, I talk about why I think you should, but also manage expectations. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram instagram.co...
First Impressions of Taiwan
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I filmed this short vlog when I visited Taipei last year to film the Masters of Taiwan series. I wanted to share my own thoughts about how the societies of China and Taiwan differ. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monk...
Did the Chinese government eradicate Kung Fu?
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One common thread among online comments is the idea that traditional Kung Fu has been completely wiped out in China, thanks to the communist government. How true is this? To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram monkeystealspe...
Kung Fu of Hong Kong bonus ep: Hunyuan Taiji with Philip Ho
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This was not a planned interview, while we were filming Daniel Lai and his Bak Mei, the guy who had given us the space to film decided to give us an in promptu demo of his Hunyuan Taiji. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my instagram instagram.co...
I Stumbled on the Macau-China Border
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Despite Macau being a part of China, there is still a border separating the territory for the mainland. I stumbled upon the border when wandering around the city, and it was a pretty interesting experience. To learn more visit www.monkeystealspeach.com Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeysp or www.patreon.com/monkeystealspeach check out my in...
Q&A - BJJ & Kung Fu, principle of Hard/Soft, future travels
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Q&A - BJJ & Kung Fu, principle of Hard/Soft, future travels
Hang Ng's Combat System p2 - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep9 @EvosBasics @kungfuronin
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Hang Ng's Combat System p2 - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep9 @EvosBasics @kungfuronin
Hang Ng's Combat System p1 - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep8 @EvosBasics @kungfuronin
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Hang Ng's Combat System p1 - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep8 @EvosBasics @kungfuronin
Chow Gar Southern Mantis - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep7 @EvosBasics
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Chow Gar Southern Mantis - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep7 @EvosBasics
Dragon Style of the Hakka People - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep6
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Dragon Style of the Hakka People - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep6
The Methods of Pak Mei (part 2) - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep5
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The Methods of Pak Mei (part 2) - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep5
The Fists of Pak Mei - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep4
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The Fists of Pak Mei - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep4
Northern Fist of Mizong Luohan - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep3
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Northern Fist of Mizong Luohan - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep3
The Iron Wire Fist of Hung Gar - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep2
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The Iron Wire Fist of Hung Gar - Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep2
Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep1 - Movie Legend Mark Houghton
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Kung Fu of Hong Kong ep1 - Movie Legend Mark Houghton
Monkey Steals Peach: Five Years Five Top Experiences
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Monkey Steals Peach: Five Years Five Top Experiences
I did an hour Shark Tank for my birthday (Brazilian Jiujitsu)
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I did an hour Shark Tank for my birthday (Brazilian Jiujitsu)
Why Even Practice Traditional Martial Arts?
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Why Even Practice Traditional Martial Arts?
Excellent explanation. All of this also describes Chow Gar perfectly
Yea the Hakka styles all have so much crossover
Madaslg pa ghapon maghulag c Bata bah
Nice BUT I am doubt that can be use in this. ua-cam.com/video/yTzDKGIp5EA/v-deo.htmlsi=l106hSERlY2LNi5c
Wow this is awesome 💯😎 hard core Kung Fu baby 💪
Bruce Lee introduced Taekwondo as Kung fu. And during 70s there were some famous Korean actors casting in Hong Kong cinema due to Bruce's popularity. I wish you make a video on that part of history.
The music background ruins it... We are here to hear the master not the music. With music it's even harder to listen to him.
Talking about riding the dunes in a jeep while holding back the excitement with a straight face. Priceless.
Hi Will, unfortunately I didn't manage to obtain the master's discipleship because of a few reasons: his grandson is currently sick and needs his care, and he also doesn't use WeChat or know how to video call. He said that it would be best if I could learn with him face to face, but that isn't possible since I need to go through my mandatory military service in a few months (I'm from Singapore). The author I contacted said he hoped to try and get some local secondary schools to invite the master in the hopes that a new batch of students would want to learn under him. For now the author has accepted me as his student in White Crane, but hopefully once I finish my studies I can go find the master again.
Hey that’s cool the author accepted you, and I’m sure you’ll work things out with the master soon
@@MonkeyStealsPeach It's still feels like a shame I couldn't get to be the master's disciple but under the author I have other students to learn from and I can send videos and call through WeChat whenever I have the time.
that is absolutely majestic, it never occurred to me the sheer scale of these constructions
Very cool, thank you Sifu!
Bravo!!! Done with war like intent.
How long have you been practicing Taiji, Will? Would very much enjoy more Taiji related content, cheers!
I only learnt a very small amount
Beautiful to look at because of the sky.. I see why Mongolians worshiped the blue sky. That all you see besides the desert
Yea it’s amazing out there!
That's the way I learned back in the early 1980's. You didn't learn any New techniques, until the Old ones were mastered. Westerners/Americans could deal with that today.
Blink 3x fast if Khal Drogo is holding you for ransom.
非常好!Thanks a lot for these videos. This clearly shows the difference between the traditional approach and the production of those black belts that have flooded the US and the rest of the so-called Western world who have no idea what they are doing. Keep up the good work!
Ok but WHAT HAPPENED IN REAL LIFE LIKE IN MMA?
Hey Will I really like your videos. And I will call you a friend. But I worry about you being in China. There is a video I think you should watch. You and your people. It's called "So, You Think You Understand China? A Cautionary Tale! It's by China Fact Chasers. Please, please watch that video. And take care of yourself. Please INSHA'ALLAH
Thanks for the heads up. Actually this is an old video, I'm not in China right now.
@@MonkeyStealsPeach Hey man I didn't know it was old I apologize. But I just hoping that things like that didn't happen to you and your people. I thought it was recent. Next time I'll look for the date first. I've just ran across those videos. So yeah I thought it was something recent. Ok well it is what it is. Take Care and be Safe.
@@winfieldjay2324 no worries, I reuploaded them with a bit of editing
Don't these people train in strength exercises like in Shaolin?Or do they just depend on the forms to take them through?
Awesome video. Thanks for the share!
The main thing that sticks out to me about this performance is the whole body connection in each movement. A lot of Praying Mantis demonstrations on UA-cam, the hands are moving to a different timing from the body and the feet, almost like they're doing their own thing. But in this performance everything is moving together, and doesn't feel rushed.
Mastered Ultra instinct
sad....
Awesome
Really like this cultural and historical content just as much as the martial research. Kia ora.
I understand China is now trying to hide their pyramids away.
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Good video!
What is that joke, or is it a joke 😳looking at you speaking Chinese! Like a talking dog 🐶 to them 😬
No idea what you mean….
You always have great Material 🤗just subscribed today 👍💥been watching for a long time! Thanks, Sifu 😬
The monitor lizards wanted to teach you dragon style
This is when your Kung Fu had to work 😵💫guns change everything! Before he’d learn Chen Tai Chi 😳known as Yang the Spearman 😬
He was bad ass
你来过莱阳吗
I'm from yantai😂
兄弟你好!我去过莱阳!我在烟台和青岛呆了差不多十年
@@MonkeyStealsPeach 你比许多中国人还要了解这方面历史,朋友告诉我烟台是螳螂拳的发源地,请问你作为一个“老外”是怎么知道其中故事的?
@@MonkeyStealsPeach 你竟然还学会了中文👍