Heroes of the East (1978)
Review of “Heroes of the East” (1978), a kung fu masterpiece starring Gordon Liu, Yasuaki Kurata & Yuka Mizuno. Directed by Lau Kar-leung and produced by Shaw Brothers.
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History of Fight Choreography – Part 1: The Olde Days
The first of a two-part article on fight choreography through history. From Elizabethan jester fight-director to Japanese theatre-inspired samurai cinema!
Azumi (2003)
Movie review of “Azumi” (2003). Adaptation of the Japanese manga series by Yū Koyama. Stars Aya Ueto, Yoshio Harada and Joe Odagiri. Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)
Review of “Kill Bill Volume 2” (2004). Sequel to Quentin Tarantino's epic bloody tale of vengeance. Stars Uma Thurman, David Carradine & Gordon Liu. Martial arts action by Yuen Woo Ping.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
Review of “Kill Bill Volume 1” (2003). Quentin Tarantino's bloody tale of revenge. Stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Sonny Chiba & Gordon Liu. Martial arts action by Yuen Woo Ping.
Hydra (2019) — Action special
Action special review on the indie Japanese martial arts thriller "Hydra" (2019). Starring Masanori Mimoto. Directed by Kensuke Sonomura. Released in Japan, 23 November 2019.
Stop, Police! Start Kung Fu!
Article about the increasing use of firearms by the police force, especially in the US, and how martial arts training and psychology can be used effectively to fight crime.
The Princess Blade (2001)
Movie review of "The Princess Blade" (2001) a manga adaptation starring Yumiko Shaku. Directed by Shinsuke Sato with action direction by Donnie Yen.
Top 5 Anime for Martial Artists
Japanese cartoons are becoming ever more popular! Here is a list counting down KFK's must-watch Top 5 Anime for Martial Artists. Includes videos, links and related material.
The King of Fighters XIV (2016)
Review of “The King of Fighters XIV” (2016). An exciting fighting video game published by SNK Playmore.
Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)
Review of “Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends” (2014) part 3 of the live-action manga series. Stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki & Yōsuke Eguchi. Directed by Keishi Ōtomo,
Kingdom (2019)
Movie review of “Kingdom” (2019). A Japanese historical adventure, based on the acclaimed Manga series created by Yasuhisa Hara. Stars Kento Yamazaki and Ryo Yoshizawa. Directed by Shinsuke Sato
