From Shaolin to Vietnam Why Every Deadly Art Has Buddhist Roots

Описание: A US Veteran, Dann Roche, commented on our recent video that his Kit Carson Scout was a "Kung Fu Master." He wasn't entirely wrong—but it wasn't Kung Fu. In this documentary, we explore the deadly Vietnamese art of Vovinam, specifically the "Don Chan" (Flying Scissor Kick) used to decapitate or dismount enemies in the jungle.

The NVA & Martial Arts During the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong special units (Sappers) were often trained in hand-to-hand combat derived from traditional arts. Unlike American training which focused on boxing or wrestling, these arts were designed for survival and "Self-Reliance"—a core tenet of the Buddhist philosophy that birthed them.

The 5 Deadly Arts & Their Origins We trace the history of Asian martial arts back to India and Bodhidharma, proving that the world's most effective killing systems were born in the shadow of peaceful temples.

Kung Fu (China): Born in the Shaolin Temple. Developed by Bodhidharma to strengthen monks for meditation, it became the foundation of all Eastern fighting styles.

Karate & Jujitsu (Japan): Deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism. The Samurai practiced Zen meditation to clear their minds of fear before battle, turning combat into a spiritual "Way" (Do).

Muay Thai (Thailand): The "Art of Eight Limbs." Historically, Thai Buddhist temples (Wats) served as schools and military academies where monks passed down these deadly techniques to protect the kingdom.

Taekwondo (Korea): While modernized today, its roots lie in the "Hwarang"—an elite group of warrior youth in the Silla Dynasty who followed a strict code based on Buddhist morality.

Pencak Silat (Indonesia): Though Indonesia is majority Muslim today, this deadly art form originated during the Srivijaya and Majapahit Empires—ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms that ruled the archipelago.

The Philosophy Why did a religion of peace (Ahimsa) create killers? Because in Buddhism, there is no Creator God to save you. You must save yourself. It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.

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