Martial Arts, Self Defense and a Whole Lot More.
by Wim 26 Comments
I just stumbled on these guys again on Youtube:
It’s been a while since I saw that clip but it never fails to amaze me. Maybe it’s crazy monkey kung fu or something like that, no idea. I understand what they’re trying to do but I doubt this is the best way to get there. But that’s just me…
UPDATE: I just posted a follow up, explaining why these guys might train in such a way, in the post “Martial intent, the wrong way“.
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Chris says
Dude, if you understand what they are trying to do, please share that wisdom with the rest of us!
The first time I saw this video, I thought some Youtuber was having a laugh, like when someone stitched the old Tekken commercials together with Afro Ninja.
But on a second glance, I see it is just Chinese Krav Maga.
Wim says
Afro Ninja, lol!
I’ll do a follow up post later Chris. I’m not sure if there’s much wisdom I can share on this but I’ll try to explain what I see as useful in this training.
Chris says
Dude, if you understand what they are trying to do, please share that wisdom with the rest of us!
The first time I saw this video, I thought some Youtuber was having a laugh, like when someone stitched the old Tekken commercials together with Afro Ninja.
But on a second glance, I see it is just Chinese Krav Maga.
Wim says
Afro Ninja, lol!
I’ll do a follow up post later Chris. I’m not sure if there’s much wisdom I can share on this but I’ll try to explain what I see as useful in this training.
Danny Young says
Well, when I used to drink too much, I found this entertaining…..Drunk Monkey I guess………. :)
Wim says
Lol!
Danny Young says
Well, when I used to drink too much, I found this entertaining…..Drunk Monkey I guess………. :)
Wim says
Lol!
Jaime Buckley says
Ok, I’m not a master of anything, but what the snot am I looking at?
Looks like attack of the psycho retards.
Wim says
They’re trying to (re)program themselves. More later.
Jaime Buckley says
Ok, I’m not a master of anything, but what the snot am I looking at?
Looks like attack of the psycho retards.
Wim says
They’re trying to (re)program themselves. More later.
John W. Zimmer says
Hey Wim,
Seems like a lot of effort but I can see how distracting initially fighting someone like this could be. To each his own.
Wim says
Hey John,
yup, it’s not how I would go about things but if they can make it work, more power to them. That said, I’m not overly impressed.
John W. Zimmer says
Hey Wim,
Seems like a lot of effort but I can see how distracting initially fighting someone like this could be. To each his own.
Wim says
Hey John,
yup, it’s not how I would go about things but if they can make it work, more power to them. That said, I’m not overly impressed.
Tim says
hmmm interesting, and i suppose in all seriousness it would take many people (including myself) by suprise, but like you say it doesnt seem to be the most effective thing in the world, just a lot of fast random flailing as opposed to strategic striking??
Wim says
True, but it’s the “go apeshit” (Oh, the pun!!!) part that is the whole point. More later.
Tim says
hmmm interesting, and i suppose in all seriousness it would take many people (including myself) by suprise, but like you say it doesnt seem to be the most effective thing in the world, just a lot of fast random flailing as opposed to strategic striking??
Wim says
True, but it’s the “go apeshit” (Oh, the pun!!!) part that is the whole point. More later.
fred s says
would love to hear your what your take is on this, the long version. Hope you are able to post soon. I think this can be effective, more likely than not, however against untrained opponents. If a highly trained individual keeps his calm center and does “his stuff”, I think perhaps this particular style could have a “monkey wrench” ( oh no, no pun intended!) thrown in it’s works.
But then again, it’s the individual’s mastery of a particular fighting system more than the art itself, I believe, so, who knows in the end. Maybe if you’re “behind the wheel” of this system of fighting and you train just as hard as anyone else in any other fighting system, perhaps you could be an extremely effective fighter.
Would like to hear your take on this when you have the chance to post.
Thank you
Wim says
Hi Fred, I wrote the follow up here: Martial intent, the wrong way.
Hope you like it!
Personally, I believe you’re right in saying that it’s the person and not the style that counts. In that regard, there are no bad styles. But the crazy monkey guys didn’t impress me with good body mechanics or tactics. So I’m gonna pass on their stuff. :-)
fred s says
would love to hear your what your take is on this, the long version. Hope you are able to post soon. I think this can be effective, more likely than not, however against untrained opponents. If a highly trained individual keeps his calm center and does “his stuff”, I think perhaps this particular style could have a “monkey wrench” ( oh no, no pun intended!) thrown in it’s works.
But then again, it’s the individual’s mastery of a particular fighting system more than the art itself, I believe, so, who knows in the end. Maybe if you’re “behind the wheel” of this system of fighting and you train just as hard as anyone else in any other fighting system, perhaps you could be an extremely effective fighter.
Would like to hear your take on this when you have the chance to post.
Thank you
Wim says
Hi Fred, I wrote the follow up here: Martial intent, the wrong way.
Hope you like it!
Personally, I believe you’re right in saying that it’s the person and not the style that counts. In that regard, there are no bad styles. But the crazy monkey guys didn’t impress me with good body mechanics or tactics. So I’m gonna pass on their stuff. :-)
wing chun training says
It’s been a while since i have see the monkey style-i must admit it was mainly in the kung fu movies. Gotta pretty athletic -if they can make it work more power too them.
I agree 100% that its the martial artist rather then the style… A guy proficient in No Can Do will always beat a black belt who approaches their style half heartedly
wing chun training says
It’s been a while since i have see the monkey style-i must admit it was mainly in the kung fu movies. Gotta pretty athletic -if they can make it work more power too them.
I agree 100% that its the martial artist rather then the style… A guy proficient in No Can Do will always beat a black belt who approaches their style half heartedly