Kung Fu Quest (2013)
Kung fu has a long history in China, with many different schools, such as Wudang, Shaolin, Wing Chun, etc. Each episode of this RTHK documentary series interviews a grandmaster of different style, where they demonstrate actual combat and discuss the nature of their martial art.
📺 Seasons & Episodes
Season 15 episodes
1. At the Apex of Wudang
⏱ 45 minTwo Hong Kong martial arts practitioners traversed throughout the Wudang Mountains to unveil the secret of Chinese NeiKaquan, internal martial arts.
2. Zen Combatant - Shaolin
⏱ 45 minShaolin is the origin of Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung Fu embodies the Martial Arts of Zen. In this episode, we will find out its origin – Shaolin Monastery.
3. Wing Chun the Real Art
⏱ 45 minMartial art enthusiast Vinz will explore Wing Chun from different angles in the hope of revealing its features and secrets in terms of its attacking skills.
4. Authentic Hung Kuen
⏱ 45 minIn this episode, we will have different masters and important figures telling their own and Hong Kuen-related stories.
5. Real Combat - Taichi
⏱ 45 minIn this episode, we will visit different Tai Chi masters and reveal Tai Chi little-known attacking and defensing skills.
Season 26 episodes
1. The Origin of Xing Yi Quan
⏱ 45 minThe Xing Yi Quan is one of the three major Wudang styles of Chinese martial arts. We now follow how it had gone through various transformations.
2. Three Types of Martial Skills
⏱ 45 minSince the early 13th Century, wrestling, horse-riding and archery have been the "three martial skills” of Mongolians. What's the wisdom behind that?
3. The Awe-Inspiring Bajiquan
⏱ 45 minBajiquan, a martial art known for its aggressiveness and power. We will look at how the martial style evolves from one generation to another.
4. Northern and Southern Praying Mantis
⏱ 45 minPraying Mantis Boxing established over 300 years ago; can the style be developed into mix of martial arts, gymnastics and choreography?
5. White Crane Boxing
⏱ 45 minSince the opening of sea-ports, the White Crane Boxing has spread its influence to Taiwan and Japan; where in Japan, it became Karate.
6. Okinawan Karate
⏱ 45 minNo description available.
