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These Photos Of Shaolin Monks Training Show They Can Be Scary Martial Artists

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When you think of monks, you probably think of these pacifist mutes sitting on a mountain somewhere and never getting laid. When you hear the word Shaolin, you might think of the Wu-Tang Clan. When you think of Shaolin Monks from now on, you’ll be reminded of their intense training and you’ll be thankful that you’ve never done anything to piss them off.




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These monks believe that strength comes from the mind alone…

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They put no limits on what they can do with their bodies.

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By having complete control over their minds, they’re able to put mind over matter…

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And to enter into deep meditations in order to completely block out the physical pain.

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It’s like the opposite of getting an adrenaline rush and not feeling pain…

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Because these monks reach a state of complete calm.

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They dedicate their lives to exploring the deepest and darkest corners of their minds.

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Oh, and they can also walk on walls like Anthony Pettis.

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Doing their best Batman impressions.

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Do you think they resent the guy who’s just sitting normally while they balance on their heads?

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Float like a butterfly, fight water.

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Sitting on top of the world.

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How long until we see a rise of Shaolin Monks in the UFC?

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It would be next to impossible to make one of these guys tap out.

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Shoutout to all the Shaolin Monks out there, keep doing your thing. Get in touch with us so we can hook up your village with some FIGHTSTATE T-Shirts.


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