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Great Martial Arts Movies: From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan and More (Citadel Film)

Meyers offers an “up-to-date, authoritative kick-butt book” detailing the best movies and where to find them. Color photos.

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Great Martial Arts Movies: From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan and More (Citadel Film) Reviews

Review by Richard S. Meyers:

Well, after the original publisher going under and a new one taking up the slack, the long-promised book is finally out with the full story from China, Hong Kong, Japan, and America. As promised, the new book takes the tale full circle, from its auspicious Wong Fei Hong beginnings to the worldwide triumph of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Not just one actor, one director, and one era, but a whirlwind tour of them all, through the Venoms, Master Killer, and women warriors to Sammo, Jet, Yuen, and all the rest. There’s even a color photo section with some incredibly rare images. Perfect? Well, no. I wish there had been more from the HK independant producers, the lesser known Shaw Brothers directors, an index, and a “worst of” list (to go along with the “best of” one). But considering what the book went through on the long road to publication, it held up remarkably well. Enjoy!

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The Martial Arts Essentials: The Films of Sammo Hung 6 Film Set

Studio: First Look Home Entertain Release Date: 04/29/2008 Run time: 400 minutes

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Kalaripayat Martial Art of India

DVD on KALARIPAYAT the ancient martial art of India. The only DVD of its kind in the world. Shot on Location in Kerala South India with some of the best Indian martial artists showing all aspects of this amazing Ancient Indian Martial Art, reputed to be the mother of all martial arts in Asia.

• DVD on KALARIPAYAT the ancient martial art of India. The only DVD of its kind in the world.
• Kalari Indian martial Art from Kerala
• Shot on Location in Kerala South India and featuring CVN Gurukkal Kalari Students and Masters
• Using ancient authentic Kalari techniques and weapons of India
• This DVD is shot at a real Kalari an underground Martial Arts Training school

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Bruce Lee (Quotes) Art Poster Print – 24×36

Bruce Lee (Quotes) Art Poster Print – 24×36

• decorate your walls with this brand new poster
• easy to frame and makes a great gift too
• ships quickly and safely in a sturdy protective tube
• measures 24.00 by 36.00 inches

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Laserdisc The Fighter with Marc Singer, Olivier Gruner, R. Lee Ermey, James Brolin A Western Martial Arts Film.

A western Martial Arts film on laserdisc.

• Rated R Recorded in Ultra-stereo. Extended Play.
• Chapter encoded. Digital Sound. CX noise Reduction System.
• NTSC 92 minutes. Color.

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On the Warrior’s Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology

The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. On the Warrior’s Path connects the martial arts with this larger perspective, merging subtle philosophies with no-holds-barred competition, Nietzsche with Bruce Lee, radical Taoism and Buddhism with the Star Wars Trilogy, traditional martial arts with basketball and American Indian culture. At the center of all these phenomena is the warrior. Though this archetype seems to manifest contradictory values, author Daniele Bolelli describes the heart of this tension: how the training of martial technique leads to a renunciation of violence, and how overcoming fear leads to a unique freedom. Aimed at students at any level or tradition of martial arts but also accessible to the armchair warrior, On the Warrior’s Path brings fresh insights to why martial arts remains an enduring and widespread art and discipline. Two new chapters in this second edition focus on spirituality in the martial arts and the author’s personal journey in the field.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

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On the Warrior’s Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology Reviews

Review by Paul Seaman:

I picked up this book because of one passage I read while browsing in a bookstore. (Yes, I later BOUGHT the book–through Amazon…) “To be truly walking on the warrior’s path, we have to bring our minds back to the time when we were not ashamed of our dreams; when reality had not yet frustrated our ambitions; when our desire was still too strong to be repressed, and our spirit refused to surrender in resignation; when we were not yet doctors, businessmen, or lawyers, but still wanted to be heroes, leaders, bodhisattvas. The first step on the way to being warriors is to get back in touch with our dreams.” (p. 104)

Need I say more? The rest of the book is almost as good, written with obvious personal passion, knowledge of the subject (Asian martial arts, esp. Chinese kung fu), and a refreshing sense of humor. He has the unusual gift of being able to write philosophically without sounding pretentious or putting you to sleep. It’s the kind of book that now has highlighting marks on almost every page. And as a curious aside, this guy was born in Italy, apparently not a native English speaker, though he writes better than most Americans, and he wrote this book in his early twenties!

A final cue: How can you not be impressed with a guy who quotes from both Frederich Nietzsche and Pearl Jam in the same subhead? And who counts Richard Strossi-Heckler among his close friends? Strossi is an aikido master and psychologist, and the author of “In Search of the Warrior Spirit: Teaching Awareness Discipines to the Green Berets”–one of my all-time favorite books.

Review by Frank H.:

This second edition of this modern classic on philosophy and martial arts is even better than the original, for it contains two great extra chapters in addition to all the old material. In an on-line interview, the author himself has stated that one of the new chapters (the last one) is his favorite among anything he has ever written.

One of the extra chapters is about the relationship between combat sports and traditional martial arts, and about the need to combine philosophy with action. As Bolelli puts it, “more sweat and less talk”. This is a very enjoyable chapter, but it pales in comparison to the last one: an unlikely but beautiful essay about friendship, loneliness, the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, and the deeper emotional urges driving us toward martial arts. Here we can see Bolelli at his best. If you own the original edition, either get this or check it out at the library because the new material is worth it.

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Swordsmen of China – Film Music

Swordsmen of China – Film Music by You-sheng LinThis product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

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Bruce Lee: Fighting Words

Even 30 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains a legend the world over. His writings and biographies continue to sell and his millions of fans worldwide are always eager for new and interesting information on him. This collection picks up where the popular Bruce Lee: Fighting Spirit left off. Comprised of a series of short, pithy selections including anecdotes, interviews, and short essays, the book reflects the many facets of a complex man with two distinctly different sides that were often in conflict. Bruce Lee, superstar and icon, the most exciting screen presence of his day, the most innovative martial artist of the modern era . . . and Bruce Lee, the flawed human and unfulfilled philosopher. In words and pictures, the book offers a reappraisal of Lee’s tragic early death and insights into the underlying philosophy that made him a unique talent. Features 16 black-and-white photos.

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Bruce Lee: Fighting Words Reviews

Review by Rokudan:

I read this some time ago not long after reading Fighting spirit. Its a sober and palpable read this book was. I liked the chapter on joe lewis. It put Bruce’s feet on the ground and out the air of diety so many other books built around him.Thomas didnt dress this up. He portrayed the memory of Bruce as flawed and eccentric—like most of us. It made him accessible and you can appreciate Bruce as a man of plain hard work.

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