I'm sorry Chris, but 'I know that is the movies but you can see the real power in his techniques and can judge their effectivness. '
Anything you see in the movies doesn't prove a damn thing. Especially any of the Seagull movies.
Don't get me wrong, I like MA movies. In fact I love them! The more hokie the better. However, anything I've seen in the movies is clearly choreographed for a stronger effect.
If you want to train for self defense, check out the
Animal
If you want to fight go Gracie JJ and Muay Thai boxing.
If you want to seek out the transcendental meditation with some eclectic funky stuff, go bujinkan. But first, read some of
Dr. Morris' books.
Walking on hot coals and breathing 5 times a minute...
Spanky