Movies

One Percenter (2024)

Brad Curran March 14, 2024

Review of the Japanese martial arts action film “One Percenter” (2024), starring Tak Sakaguchi and Togo Ishii. Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi.

Movies

Kengan Ashura (2023)

Andrew Laoudas February 9, 2024

Review of “Kengan Ashura” (2023), Manga series on Netflix where corporate disputes are settled in brutal gladiator fights! Inc videos.

Movies

Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (2000)

Andrew Laoudas December 15, 2023

Review of “Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting” (2000). Story of high-school student, Ippo Makunouchi and his amazing boxing career, order on Blu-ray via Amazon!

News

One Percenter: Trailer Teases Incredible Action!

Brad Curran November 17, 2023

News piece on META-style action thriller from Japan, “One Percenter” starring martial arts star, Tak Sakaguchi. Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi.

Movies

Baki (2018)

Andrew Laoudas October 9, 2023

Review of “BAKI” (2018), compelling, extreme anime featuring intriguing characters and jaw-dropping, bizarre martial arts action! Order on Blu-ray via Amazon!

Articles

Yoshihiro Akiyama: Top 3 MMA Finishes

Andrew Laoudas September 28, 2023

Countdown on the Top 3 MMA Finishes of Yoshihiro Akiyama, (aka “Sexyama”), 16-7, Japanese/Korean judo & martial arts legend. Includes video highlights.

Articles

Samoa Joe: Top 5 AEW Wrestling Matches

James Stampone September 21, 2023

Countdown on the Top 5 AEW Wrestling Matches of the legendary “Samoan Submission Machine”, Samoa Joe! Includes video highlights.

Books

Mind Over Muscle: Writings From The Founder Of Judo

Andrew Laoudas August 4, 2023

Review of “Mind Over Muscle: Writings From The Founder Of Judo” martial arts/philosophy book by Jigoro Kano to build character. Available from Amazon.

Articles

Itsuki Hirata: Top 3 MMA Finishes

Andrew Laoudas July 26, 2023

Countdown on the Top 3 MMA Finishes of Itsuki Hirata, 6-2, ONE Championship Atomweight, female fighter from Japan. Includes video highlights

Articles

Megumi Fujii: Top 5 MMA Finishes

Andrew Laoudas July 10, 2023

Countdown on the Top 5 MMA Finishes of Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii, 26-3, legendary Strawweight, female fighter from Japan. Includes videos.

Books

The Book of Five Rings — by Miyamoto Musashi

James Stampone February 7, 2023

Review of “The Book of Five Rings”, a combat, strategy and philosophy manual by legendary ronin samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. Includes video links.

Articles

Naoya “The Monster” Inoue: Top 5 Boxing Finishes

Jeffrey Hu January 16, 2023

Article on the Top 5 Boxing Finishes of Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (24-0), an incredible, undefeated Bantamweight Boxing Champion from Japan. Inc videos.