The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (少林三十六房, Shào Lín sān shí liù fáng)

Hong Kong 1978

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Seen 11 May 2012

Self-defence and enlightenment

Ratings

IMDB 7.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience 88% liked it

A historical background of how the public face of the Shaolin style of self-defence became widely known. This film was made in the 1970s and feels very basic compared to the slicker moves we see in today's martial arts offerings. Nevertheless it deserves a 7.0/10 for showing the basic steps on the way to become an exponent of this style of self-defence.

My impressions:

Education is important

Whether it is in the scriptures

Or the more practical trades

There is also self-defence

Its importance often over looked

The relevance does not diminish

As the process of learning the art

Teaches one in other aspects of life too

It takes hard work and determination

Of course

To become a master

Basic skills should be adequate

For basic needs

For those who aspire to be the top

Sacrifice and dedication

Is most important

Remember as well

The most important tenet

It is still the art of self-defence