The New Bruce Lee It takes a lot to portray Bruce Lee, one of the greatest martial artists of all time, and certainly the best-known. Lee was a unique character – a human force of nature, with a screen presence and demeanor that alternated between inner peace and unrestrained ferocity, as well as an unparalleled…
Scott Adkins is an English actor who has won the hearts of many action film fans over the years because of his excellent technique and diverse fighting background. Here are some things you may not know about this beloved martial artist and actor: Adkins, 41, has been training in martial arts since age 14, when…
If you’ve seen the amazingly toned body of Tiger Shroff in his latest release Baaghi 2, then you know what we are talking about. If you haven’t seen it then just check out this picture: Okay, now we are all up to speed – eyes on the text please! – we can begin talking about…
There are times when you might encounter a certain person with a rather insistent handshake. Perhaps not Donald Trump himself, but there’s definitely people out there who are particularly forceful when it comes to greetings. There is, of course, always the option of falling over awkwardly, or the French response of standing your ground and…
Dirty boxing was first brought to the Philippines by the Americans who stationed there in military camps. It was practiced between the locals and the Americans as a way to promote health and improve fighting skill and valor among the men. With a great history of martial arts already, the Filipinos quickly took up the…
Game of Thrones features a lot of death and blood-letting, most of which is carried out by some of the flashiest melee combat on TV. How grounded in reality are these fight scenes, though, especially those featuring weapons like spears and swords? One of the most iconic duels in the entire show is the fight…
Tony Jaa has reached international stardom thanks to his roles in the acclaimed Ong-Bak film series, and in Hollywood blockbuster Furious 7. He’s a true character, both on and off-screen as well. Let’s dive into the life of this martial arts stuntman, actor, director and choreographer, with some amazing facts you probably didn’t know about…
If you are addicted to a substance or a lifestyle you want to rid yourself of, martial arts could be the answer. At one point on our life, we all have had to battle an addiction. Maybe it was something small and harmless like video games or nail biting, or it could be something more…
Bolo Yeung a familiar face that you’ve probably seen in numerous martial arts films. Ever the antagonist, he’s the guy you love to hate! Born Yang Sze but known internationally as Bolo Yeung, he won eleven Mr. Hong Kong titles in a row up until 1980. With his achievements in the world of bodybuilding, Yeung…