Sammo Hung Choreographs Tai-Chi 0 Film
The often-misunderstood form of Ta’i Ch’i Ch’uan, or simply “Tai-Chi,” has been used in Kung Fu flicks before, including Yuen Woo-Ping’s Tai-Chi Master, with Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh. The upcoming Tai-Chi Zero appears to be the very first to blend this beautiful, free-flowing style with a steampunk setting. This style attracts many westerners for [...]
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Martial Arts Entertainment Magazine is Alive and Kicking
It is unfortunate that many in the martial arts community consider themselves to be at odds with half of the culture. You often hear more traditional masters of the martial arts deriding the lack of a philosophical angle to many modern martial arts schools, while many in the MMA scene will criticize traditional martial arts [...]
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Gina Carano Takes to New Forms of Martial Arts With 87Eleven
Showing true Martial Arts Spirit, Gina Carano recently joined 87Eleven, the stunt choreography team that helped her reach stardom in Haywire, and has been pursuing new horizons as a martial artist and as a performer with her new full-time job. The MMA star has explored a variety of forms from kickboxing to grappling and wrestling [...]
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Here Comes the Boom
If there’s one thing viewers thought back when Kevin James hit the public eye on the show “King of Queens,” it was “When is this guy gonna be an action star?” Okay, maybe not, but what you might not know is that Kevin James has actually been a major fan of UFC and MMA for [...]
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San Francisco Giants To Honor Bruce Lee
It’s still incredible to see Bruce Lee recognized for his impact on the world of sports and pop-culture in general and here’s an upcoming tribute most worthy or mention. 2012 is the “Year of the Dragon” and the San Francisco Giants baseball team will celebrate by honoring “the life and times of The Dragon himself, [...]
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Jackie Chan 1911-Available on DVD
Jackie Chan’s “1911″ has shown that the Kung Fu legend is still capable of growing as an artist. The film is less of a traditional Kung Fu actioner and more of a serious historical drama with, of course, a healthy dose of action featuring Chan as Huang Xing, a scholar studying the art of warfare [...]
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Shannon Lee To Be Presented With Proposed Bruce Lee Congressional Resolution
Shannon Lee (daughter of Bruce Lee) will be presented with a proposed Bruce Lee Congressional Resolution on Thursday May 17, 2012 recognizing the immense impact that Bruce Lee has had on American and global popular culture and the important role he played in creating a bridge between cultures, championing values of self-respect, self-discipline, and tolerance and [...]
IP MAN’s Final Chapter to Start Production
After studying Wing Chun for more than 6 months, Anthony Wong Chau Sun will reportedly take on the role of Ip Man on IP MAN’s final chapter, which will start film production on location in Foshan in August of 2012. In the film, Chau Sun will play Ip Man later in life, from his 40s until his [...]
Tsu Harks “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate” Set for IMAX Release in North America
Tsu Hark’s technologically enhanced and highly acclaimed 3D IMAX action movie “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate” (Long Men Fei Jia) is set for release on IMAX screens throughout North America in September of 2012 according to Mtime.com. This top box office hit has pulled in over US$ 86.5 million at Chinese box offices since it [...]
Taika Oyata to Visit Polander Academy of Martial Arts
(Bethesda Maryland) Martial artists wanting a deeper understanding of the way, scholars wanting a piece of cultural history, and anybody who wants to see if there’s more to Karate than kicks, punches, and blocks may want to clear their schedule come May. Legendary martial artist Taika Oyata, the founder and head of RyuTe® Renmei as [...]
Your Martial Arts Skills Are Needed In The Fight For Life
Martial Artists Can Make An Impact! “The National Foundation for Cancer Research is calling on Martial Arts Studios around the world to designate one (or more) classes to cancer research. Studios can also choose to do a special event or demonstration, and donate those proceeds to cancer research. During these classes and events, studios can [...]
Black Belt Magazine’s 10th Free Guide Available
New and even long-time Fans of Black Belt Magazine may not know it, but BBM has free martial arts guides on the web in downloadable PDF formats. Black Belt Magazine has provided incredible articles, images and training for decades and continues to be one of the strongest advocates of true martial arts (as an art) [...]
I Am Bruce Lee: An Essential Doc on the Legend Himself
There aren’t many people in any field who can come close to Bruce Lee’s level. As an actor, as a martial artist, as an entertainer, as a teacher, Bruce Lee changed the martial arts community, he changed film, and he changed the world. “I Am Bruce Lee,” the documentary aired by Spike TV this March, [...]
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