Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts (1998)

For centuries only a chosen few learned the closely guarded secrets of the martial arts Today millions worldwide practice from New York lawyers to African villagersbut few know the history of the esoteric disciplines they study This actionpacked program crosses the Orient to uncover the mystic origins of THE MARTIAL ARTS Witness top masters of karate judo kyudo and hapkido demonstrate their stunning skills and explore the many facets of the varied disciplines including their rich spiritual heritage Take an extremely rare glimpse inside Chinas Shaolin Temple the birthplace of martial arts within these ancient walls monks demonstrate their unique style of kungfu and perform astonishing feats through a 3000yearold practice called qigong AampE takes an unforgettable journey into the enigmatic world of ancient combat exposing the fabled origins and evolution of THE MARTIAL ARTS