Shaolin Soccer Exists

[Lustful Butchery]

Remember the comedy “Shaolin Soccer” starring Stephen Chow? It was an over-the-top film that featured a mix of soccer and Shaolin kung-fu. Well, believe it or not, Shaolin soccer exists in real life!

The younger students of the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng City, China have found an original way of practicing their kung-fu and enjoying themselves at the same time. Whenever they’re not busy meditating, studying or working around the temple, the boys, aged 15 to 18, engage in a spectacular game of Shaolin soccer.

Just like in the above mentioned film, Shaolin soccer features both soccer and kung-fu moves, combined in a very entertaining way. The young monks leap through the air, kick the football like it’s an opponent, and even sit on their heads,while holding the ball. As you can imagine, every one of their Shaolin soccer games draws quite the local crowd.

Pics at this link: http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/shaolin-soccer-in-real-life.html

Damn, how come these guys didn't win the World Cup? :laugh:

 

[Kivat]

The pics don't show in the hide tag immortal. But this is awesome! lol I loved the movie and for this to be real is cool.

I wany to watch them play. They obviously seem to be able to do the acrobatics. :buttrock::buttrock:

 

[JFC]

The pics don't show in the hide tag immortal.

Yeah, I removed that part of the post when I noticed they weren't showing because he hotlinked them.

Just click the link to go to the original site from where he hotlinked them. All the pics are there.

 

[Kivat]

Yeah, I removed that part of the post when I noticed they weren't showing because he hotlinked them.

Just click the link to go to the original site from where he hotlinked them. All the pics are there.

Yea, I know. I was just pointing out that they're not in the tag, but now I know why.

 

[Dark Kabuto]

Shaolin Monks man they know how to have fun :laugh:

 

[Mach_Full_Force]

Haha awesome, I loved the movie too.

 

[chronoxiong]

That is awesome. I want to see them in real action. I wonder who plays the Goalie position. Hope he looks similar to Bruce Lee. :anime:

 

[DarkBlaze]

Wish there was a video.

 

[Kazuma]

Stephen Chow needs to know about this

 

[Shogun_Master]

Of course it exists- have you never seen Power Rangers Dino Thunder?:laugh:

Actually, I've only seen the commercial for this movie- but I wasn't all to interested in it. Was a Japanese Dub-over, wasn't it?