“It may take half a lifetime to master one system.” (Kung Fu, 1972)
As inspired as I have been in my 7 years here. That’s how Part 1 made me feel. Your contributions were diverse, enlightening, and absolutely awesome. Furthermore they led me to other clips, new ideas of every kind.
The montage lineup has now exploded from 16 movies to about 50! The expected runtime from 20 min to now 30. I will timecode each section so you will be able to ‘verse-jump’ quickly and confidently. The Aug 14* release date is once again in jeopardy, but I’m not sweating it. Just starting to find my stride here with your help.
I am honestly a complete fraud this time around especially. I know nothing of martial arts in real life or in the movies! But I do know a thing or two about editing, human psychology, story, music and rhythm. What I am trying to say is this project does not exist without your help, and you have helped immensely thus far.
Now I will end with a quote – the opening voiceover from the pilot episode of the 1972 show, Kung Fu (a fan favorite suggestion last post). The wisdom knocked me out. Video included.
-E.F.
- “In the Shaolin temple there are three kinds of people – students, disciples, and masters. Development of the mind can be achieved only when the body has been disciplined. To accomplish this the ancients have taught us to imitate God’s creatures. From the white crane we learn grace and self control. The snake teaches us suppleness and rhythmic endurance. The praying mantas teaches us speed and patience. And from the tiger we learn tenacity and power. And from the dragon we learn to ride the wind. All creatures, the low and the high are one with nature. If we had the wisdom to learn, all may teach us their virtues. Between the fragile beauty of the praying mantis and the fire and passion of the winged dragon there is no discord. Between the supple silence of the snake and the eagle’s claws there is only harmony. As no two elements of nature are in conflict. So, when we perceive the ways of nature we remove conflict within ourself and discover a harmony of body and mind in accord with the flow of the universe. It may take half a lifetime to master one system.” (Kung Fu, 1972)
Experience Film 
poetic and inspirational; I loved this show: I think I watched every episode and for a time I learnt Kung Fu —
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Great to see you back, Panda!🐼 This show seems to be a total hit here; I never knew it was so popular😀
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thanks for the warm welcome 🙂
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I’m looking forward to the montage.
The actors in the Kung Fu show have a lot of fancy moves, but I feel a little skeptical. A disciple must beware of learning only what some masters disparagingly call “flowery hands and embroidery kicks.”
“Kung Fu” means “Technique-Force.” If a disciple is all technique, but has no force, then all his fancy, flowery moves will be ineffective in conflict, even if he’s earned a black belt. Disciplining the body involves the development of force. That means developing sheer, raw muscular strength and toughness. That puts the Fu in Kung Fu, and makes a disciple formidable.
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Yes I think I see what you mean. Technique is hopeless without confidence and strength to back it up. As far as survival is concerned. But an inept warrior also makes for good entertainment!
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True. The martial arts movies and TV shows can be pretty entertaining (although a bit unrealistic).
Whoops, I got my Kung and my Fu mixed up. “Kung” loosely translates to “Force” and “Fu” loosely translates to “Technique.” For screwing that up, I think I deserve to have my ass kicked.
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Your mixup enlightened both of us. Even smart asses mix up their Chinese sometimes🙂
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When we perceive the ways of nature… Well made and said, mate. Also, we learn from each other every time. 🤙🖖👍
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