Knife Fighting Techniques

Description

Militant Eagle The Prodigal Boxer Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion The Bloody Fists

Reviews

Pretty good collection

by B. Ware from USA on 2010-01-30
These are not classics in my opinion but they are good solid martial arts films. The two discs in the set I received were labeled WIDESCREEN on the discs and played nicely on my dvd player and HDTV once I selected a good screen format. You can get this at a great price through Amazon sellers.Here are summarized descriptions based on the back cover of the dvd:MILITANT EAGLE: A soldier returning home joins forces with villagers seeking justice after their families are brutally slain.THE PRODIGAL BOXER: Fei Meng plays Fong Sai-Yuk, beloved hero of Chinese lore.MOONLIGHT SWORD AND JADE LION: Mao Yin (Angela Mao) is a woman on a heroic quest to find her teacher's missing brother.THE BLOODY FISTS: Yuen Wo Peng stages the tale of a fugitive loner defending a village against marauders.These are English language versions so no subtitles or original language unfortunately.

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great film!!!!!!!

by S. maynard from duluth, GA on 2008-04-30
hands down the best martial arts documentary ever!!!! It had the best scenes in martial arts history. Most of these movies you can't find in the US.

Martial Arts Filmography

by S Debono from Malta on 2005-03-12
This is an excellent video for collectors and enthusiasts. Those who plan to learn martial arts, should look elsewhere though.---http://www.geocities.com/bjjamaltaOfficial Web Site of the Bushido Ju-Jitsu Academy (Malta). The longest established Ju-Jitsu Organisation in Malta, for serious practitioners interested in Ju-Jitsu and self defence techniques.

Must be on DVD!

by DAVID VALE from BROOKLYN, NEW YORK United States on 2003-02-20
This is the best martial arts Documentary about martial arts in film I ever seen. I real hope 20th century fox can put this film on DVD. I'll buy it on the spot.

A Very Good Documentary

by W. Han from on 2001-07-20
Narrated by John Saxon, who played a fellow martial artist in "Enter the Dragon" with Bruce Lee, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan... Wait, they're all potrayed in this tape! Along with Jet Li and the others this documentary gives you insight on how it is to be a martial artist. Gives you good, clean information and very crisp fight scenes.

An excellent history lesson

by from New Rochelle, NY United States on 2001-07-02
This could be the best martial arts tape I have ever had the pleasure of purchasing. The scenes contained in this compilation are some of the very best ever caught on film and until just recently, thanks to the popularity of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, had never been seen by a U.S. audience.This tape basically gives you a history of the martial arts in film. It starts with the granddaddy of them all Bruce Lee in some amazing and rare footage. The tape then goes into detail about the stars of today (today being the lates to mid 80's) and shows a number of clips from their movies. I highly recommend this tape for any Jackie Chan fan or Martial Laws Sammo Hung. They have clips of these stars in their prime when the could arguably called the biggest action stars in the world. Yes the U.S. rarely opened the doors to these Asian stars who took most of the rest of the world by storm.Towards the end of the tape it takes you into more of the cult aspects of martial art films. Mostly films with wire work and mystical plots even Ninjas!If you are unsure of getting that one Jackie Chan tape or that one Jet Li tape, take a look at this one first. You will not be disappointed!

Description

A western Martial Arts film on laserdisc.

Features

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

Description

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.

Reviews

For the warrior poet in all of us.

by John from on 2010-07-01
Daniele Bolelli writes a wonderful book for the truth seeker, mystic adventurer in all of us. It explores martial arts from the spiritual and philosophical perspectives in such a way, that one could apply the principles to almost any aspect of your life. An exploration of the passions within an individual, and the ways that the art form of martial arts can channel and fuel those passions. It is written poetically, and with no shortage of wit, and also includes a great overview of the different branches of martial arts and a snapshot into some of their strengths. Enjoy!

A great book on martial arts and life.

by shadow from on 2010-06-27
Mr. Bolelli's book came to me at a time in my life when I needed a new perspective. In the midst of divorce and a serious look at the motivations of my life, I embraced many things that were eloquently presented in this book. This is the second edition and the additional material is well thought and personal. At least it felt personal to me. The chapter "On Failed Friendships, Martial Arts, Nietzche, and Self Perfection" spoke to many things that I had difficulty finding the words to explain, for most of my life.My definition of a great book, is one that can be read and re read over and over again. Each time a new insight or a thought occurs to you with every read.This book is not a dusty recap of history and philosophy. It is a living and breathing discussion in a rocking chair on breezy summer afternoon. Mr. Bolelli writes in a warm and friendly style, without taking himself too seriously.I cannot wait for his next book.Buy this one while you wait, you will not be disappointed.

Cutting-edge wit and down-to-earth style. A true gem.

by Paul Seaman from Concord, CA (SF Bay Area) on 2009-03-11
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.

a fantastic read

by A. Lutens from NY, USA on 2009-01-29
not just for martial artists. A book rich in history, philosophy, mythology and more importantly: Life. I could not put it down. Do yourself a favor and buy this book.

Better than the First Edition

by Frank H. from USA on 2008-09-18
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.

Description

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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Nice Classical Chinese Standards

by Justice For Humanity from on 2010-05-18
This is a nice CD with music from some very good Classical Chinese Standards. If you enjoy Classical music and Chinese traditional songs then this is a worthy CD for your collection

Description

This 6 film set includes the following classics:   Dance of the Drunk Mantis- The follow up to his collaboration with Jackie Chan on Drunken Master. Considered by many to be better than the first film. Invincible Armour- A ground breaking epic which shows Yuens masterful use of unusual techniques. Taoism Drunkard- The whole Yuen family participates in this fantasy epic.Groundbreaking action. Awaken Punch- Yuen Wo Pings no holds barred brand of brutal action is on display. This is from the Bruce Lee era and the action reflects the period. Kung Fu Massacre- A modern day epic which shows Yuen's versatility. Starring on

Description

Main principles of releasing form grips and their application in order to restrict the opponent's mobility and to control his body (suffocation, nipping, throws, overthrows etc.) are demonstrated for you. Skills of carrying out grips and releasing form them is the basic condition of conducting a hand-to-hand fight. *** Running time - 1 hour 20 min ***The DVD is new and comes with DVD case, artwork cover as in the photo. DVD will play on any computer and USA/Canada DVD players!

Features

• NEW DVD in English
• DVD will play on any computer and USA/Canada DVD players!
• 1 hour 20 min
• Russian Martial Art