Video Of The Week - Shaolin Monk Pierces Glass With A Needle!
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Those of you familiar with martial arts, know how powerful it can be - Therefore, you will not be surprised to see this Shaolin monk pierce a piece of glass with an ordinary sewing needle.
The fun exercise was undertaken in 2009, by a GermanTelevision station to test how much force was needed to throw a needle through a glass. They invited a dart player, a javelin player and a Shaolin monk to throw the needles. What they discovered was, that anyone with a perfectly straight aim and the capacity to throw the needle at a velocity of 150km/h can perform this 'simple' trick!
Shaolin monks are Buddhist monks who hail from China's famous Shaolin Monastery. Known for their strength, flexibility, as well as, prowess in Martial Arts, they are often referred to, as the ultimate Buddhist warriors!
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- Manover 10 yearsThat was really cool and amazing how he literally threw the needle to BREAK the glass.
- thediamandhorseover 10 yearsIs that cool or what!?
- thediamandhorseover 10 yearso......My.........Gosh!!!!!
- karate dudeover 10 yearsthis was awesome
- karate dudeover 10 yearsI study martial arts and this inspired me to make it my career
coolman27over 4 yearsi can do that it is not hard
yellewabout 11 yearscool- ethanover 11 yearscool
- Kyleover 11 yearsWow
- Just a warningabout 12 yearsWARNING: Do NOT attempt, the Shaolin are highly trained professionals of martial arts, you could end up hurting yourself attempting to recreate this display of awesomeness.
powerfulethanover 12 yearsLegit