{"product_id":"songshan-shaolin-temple-a-k-a-best-of-shaolin-嵩山少林寺-2003","title":"Songshan Shaolin Temple A.K.A. Best of Shaolin • 嵩山少林寺 (2003)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongshan Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare martial arts documentary directed by Gen Takahashi that takes viewers inside the legendary Songshan Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China. Rather than presenting a fictional kung fu story, the film focuses on the temple, its monks, its history, and the traditional Shaolin martial arts associated with one of China's most famous centers of kung fu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe documentary explores the history and traditions of Songshan Shaolin Temple, long associated with the Shaolin school of Chinese martial arts and the Buddhist tradition connected with Damo (Bodhidharma). Gen Takahashi's film examines the temple from the perspective of the people who practice and preserve its martial arts traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe film also provides a closer look at Shaolin training, physical conditioning, traditional forms, breathing exercises, and the disciplined practice of the monks. For collectors of Chinese martial arts cinema, \u003cstrong\u003eSongshan Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a different experience from a fictional kung fu movie by documenting the temple and its martial arts heritage directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing traditional \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e, martial arts forms, monk training, physical conditioning, breathing exercises, and demonstrations connected with the Shaolin tradition. The documentary is especially valuable for viewers interested in the training methods and cultural background behind the martial arts frequently portrayed in classic kung fu films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unusual title for a martial arts DVD collection because it is a documentary rather than a conventional kung fu action movie. \u003cstrong\u003eSongshan Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e gives collectors an opportunity to explore the real temple, its monks, and its martial arts traditions while adding an important documentary title to a Chinese martial arts library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong\u003eGen Takahashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2003 documentary was made around the Songshan Shaolin Temple and focuses on the history and practice of Shaolin martial arts. The film is also known under the alternate title \u003cstrong\u003eBest of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been catalogued as a documentary about the Songshan Shaolin Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSongshan Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e – English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e嵩山少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen Takahashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan \/ Hong Kong release listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documentary, Martial Arts, Chinese Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaolin Kung Fu, Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Monk Training, Shaolin Forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e All NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 98 Minutes on the photographed DVD edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC, 16:9, Color, MPEG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Digital, Chinese \/ Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified on the photographed packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winsen Entertainment Distribution Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4896067300046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTOR'S NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographed DVD packaging states approximately 98 minutes. Other film and documentary catalogues commonly list the original documentary at approximately 52 minutes, so the 98-minute figure above is specifically the running time printed on this DVD edition's packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eShop More Shaolin \u0026amp; Chinese Martial Arts Movies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONGSHAN SHAOLIN TEMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare documentary addition for collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Kung Fu, Chinese martial arts, traditional kung fu training, martial arts documentaries\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the history behind the legendary Shaolin Temple. Explore more classic kung fu and martial arts DVDs featuring Chinese fighting traditions and important titles from martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/best-classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eBest Classic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/martial-arts-cinema\"\u003eMartial Arts Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-films\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Films\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52342482927904,"sku":null,"price":61.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep11_2026_06_19_36PM.png?v=1789175995","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/songshan-shaolin-temple-a-k-a-best-of-shaolin-%e5%b5%a9%e5%b1%b1%e5%b0%91%e6%9e%97%e5%af%ba-2003","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}