Movies

Bloodsport (1988)

Brad Curran October 8, 2014

A jumping helicopter kick is a maneuver that requires tremendous skill and dedication to pull off, as anyone who can execute the technique will tell you. The same applies to an even greater degree to ...

Movies

The Power Within (2007)

Glen Stanway October 5, 2014

The Power Within - Shaolin Qi Gong Ba Duan Jing (2007) Shifu Shi Yanzi, Master of the United Kingdom Shaolin Temple, demonstrates Shaolin Qi Gong techniques. Ba Duan Jing is made up of eight ...

Books

The Warrior’s Journal

Stuart Grimes October 4, 2015

Book review of The Warrior's Journal which charts the life philosophy and techniques of Marrese Crump, who has dedicated his life to martial arts training.

Movies

My Stunts (1999)

Glen Stanway October 3, 2014

Documentary looking at Jackie Chan’s particular style of action and how he performs his stunts. Trailer http://youtu.be/osI6IzWSFUg Cast Obviously, Jackie Chan is the main attraction here. ...

Books

Waking Dragons

Stuart Grimes October 4, 2015

A book review of Waking Dragons by Goran Powell; his martial arts story, from boy to man, and the events that led to taking the feared Thirty Man Kumite.

Movies

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)

Brad Curran September 29, 2014

"French Historical Drama Martial Arts Monster Movie" is as unusual a genre combo as you're likely to stumble across in your Netflix queue any time soon, but if you did, you can count on "Brotherhood ...

Movies

My Story (1998)

Glen Stanway September 26, 2014

Documentary profiling the life and career of Hong Kong action star, Jackie Chan. Trailer http://youtu.be/0V70vq05wOU Cast This film is all about its star, Jackie Chan. However, there are notable ...

Movies

Bloodmoon (1997)

Brad Curran September 18, 2014

There are three primary distinguishing factors at work in “Bloodmoon”. The first is that most fans will generally agree that it’s Gary Daniels' best film. The second is that it’s one of the last ...

Movies

Merantau (2009)

Brad Curran December 19, 2014

Before the head-slamming hallway battles, machete-wielding criminal underlings, and bloodthirsty psychopaths unfazed by fluorescent light bulbs jutting out of their necks found in “The Raid”, Gareth ...

Movies

Ninja (2009)

Brad Curran September 30, 2014

“Scott Adkins plays a ninja” – those words alone are a strong enough incentive to sit back and give “Ninja” a look. The fourth collaboration of Scott Adkins and Isaac Florentine, “Ninja” is a good ...

Movies

Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen (2003)

Glen Stanway September 3, 2014

This is documentary from “Mortal Kombat” star Robin Shou, celebrating the often risky careers of Hong Kong stunt performers. Trailer http://youtu.be/ORYJafCKukw Cast Although primarily a ...

Movies

The Big Boss (1971)

Brad Curran March 23, 2018

If ever there were proof positive of Bruce Lee’s charisma and the power that emanated from him as if it were pure sunlight, “The Big Boss” is that proof. Were it not for him, “The Big Boss” would ...