https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVlzjeVteCg
His research is good!
"In this video I discuss the unknown and perhaps unknowable origins of taolu 套路 or "forms" found in Chinese martial arts.
My performance of a saber form: https://youtu.be/MgnGcS04IM4
I also recommend checking out Scott Park Phillips Channel if you want to learn more about how theater and religion are related to Chinese martial arts.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCON3...
Source Material:
Articles:
Holcombe, Charles. "Theater of Combat: A Critical Look at the Chinese Martial Arts." The Historian 52, no. 3 (May 1990) 411-431.
Mroz, Daniel. 2017. "Taolu: Credibility and Decipherability in the Practice of Chinese Martial Movement." Martial Arts Studies 3, 38-50.
Mroz, Daniel. 2020. "Tàolù – The Mastery of Space." Martial Arts Studies 10, 9-22.
Video:
Shaolin Staff Form: https://youtu.be/voUKfe4VUKs
Martial Application: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UgGL...
Western Opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuBeB...
Chinese Opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQWFd...
Vintage Jian Form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEwut...
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