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50 Part Bruce Lee Biography to Air on Chinese Television

As odd as it sounds, Bruce Lee has been an action hero around the world, except in China. Lee films didn’t show up on video in China until the 80s, approximately 10 years after his death in 1973. Why was China behind the rest of the world in getting on the Bruce Lee martial arts train? It was due in part to the communist government. But now, China is trying to make amends and give Lee his props. China Central Television has spent $7.3 million making “The Legend of Bruce Lee,” a 50 part series. This is the first time … Continue reading →

Disneyland Martial Arts Festival

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The Disneyland Martial Arts festival is going on this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. This event is open to all ages and all martial arts skill levels. Competitors and spectators from all over the world will be there to compete in and enjoy a wide variety of martial arts. There will be competitions in all of the following martial arts disciplines: * Bout Fighting * Chinese Martial Arts * Classical Japanese and Okinawan Karate and Kobudo * Ed Parker Sr. Kenpo * Filipino Martial Arts * Judo * Sport Jujitsu * Kajukenbo * Koshiki Continuous Contact … Continue reading →

The Karate Kid (1984)

“The Karate Kid” is one of the most well-known films to come out of the 1980’s. Even though it’s over twenty years old, it still entertains and uplifts audiences today. Daniel LaRusso’s father has recently died, and he and his mother decide to move from New England to California and start all over again. The apartment they find is rented out by an Okinawan man named Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita). Daniel (Ralph Macchio) has a tough time getting settled in school. Everything is just so different from what he’s used to. When he spots Ali Mills, (Elisabeth Shue) he starts … Continue reading →

Self-defense Parties

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Have you heard about the newest craze in teen parties? Self-defense or personal protection parties are fast becoming popular among the teen set, for those wishing to learn how to protect themselves against an aggressor. Geared mainly for females, participants are taught self-defense in the comfort of their own homes. Partygoers are taught how to kick, punch and use their voices as weapons. The Girl Scouts are also helping young women learn about self-defense in a program called P.A.V.E. the Way (Project Anti-Violence Education). This nationwide program addresses violence and violence-prevention. It focuses on important issues including bullying, Internet safety … Continue reading →

Jackie Chan – International Star

If you have ever seen a Jackie Chan movie, you will remember it. That is because when it comes to action movies, Jackie is the man! He uses an acrobatic martial arts fighting style that he combines with use of chairs, lamps, weapons, and sometimes even his co-stars. Having starred almost 100 movies, Jackie is a familiar face all around the world. Jackie was born in Hong Kong in 1954. His youth included rigorous training in music and dance, as well as martial arts. Jackie studied hapkido, tae kwondo, judo, and wing chung. But, after being offered a small acting … Continue reading →

Mindset Martial Arts

Are you or someone you love considering martial arts for a fitness activity? If you are, it’s a great way to commit to conditioning for you and for your kids. The majority of martial arts from judo to karate to Tai kwon do are high-energy, high-action activities that emphasize speed, agility and strength. There are plenty of experts that endorse judo as the best for developing your stamina. But it’s important to note that as conditioned and toned as you will become with martial arts, you are not going to get a cardiovascular workout. If you are looking at martial … Continue reading →

Brandon Lee – More than Bruce’s Son

Imagine wanting to be an actor. Not too hard to imagine since many young people make that decision every day. Now imagine that your father is the greatest martial arts film star of all time. It makes things a little more difficult, doesn’t it? Actor Brandon Lee had this to deal with when he decided he wanted to be an actor. After all, his father was Bruce Lee, the man who set the bar for martial arts films and was more famous 30 years after his death than he was when he was alive. Rather than try to replace Bruce, … Continue reading →

Bruce Lee – The Master of Martial Arts Films

I have been a Bruce Lee fan as long as I can remember. I saw Return of the Dragon at the drive-in when I was 10 or 11 and was just blown away by him. Even today, 30+ years after his death, Bruce Lee remains one of the most influential martial artists of all time. Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco while his parents were touring with the Cantonese Opera Company. Although he would not become known in the West for many more years, young Bruce was a child star in Hong Kong, starring in … Continue reading →