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Martial Arts in Media / SHOGUN (2024)
Last post by FWN Adm - February 03, 2024, 06:04:45 PM
New series created by FX and Hulu is a remake of the famous novel Shogun by James Clavell.

More information, episodes, release dates and to view a trailer please go to our Movie Forum

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Martial Arts in Media / AVATAR: The Last Airbender (20...
Last post by FWN Adm - February 03, 2024, 06:01:19 PM
More martial arts in Netflix's new series AVATAR: The Last Airbender, a new remake of the popular Nickelodeon story.

Please go to our Movie Forum for full information and to view the official trailer.

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Martial Arts in Media / House of Ninjas (2024)
Last post by FWN Adm - February 03, 2024, 05:57:37 PM
New series from Netflix about the last ninja family who must return to their old ways. Please go to our Movie Forum for full info and view a trailer here.

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#4
Martial Arts in Media / Tatami (2023)
Last post by FWN Adm - September 14, 2023, 08:28:18 PM
A film being billed as the first co-production by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers debuted at the Venice International Film Festival after a secretive production process that included a trip to Israel by the Iranian co-director.

"Tatami," which received a standing ovation Saturday at the prestigious film competition, tells the story of a female Iranian judoka champion who is ordered to fake an injury to avoid facing an Israeli opponent at a judo championship.

The story is loosely based on the 2019 incident in which Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei was ordered to throw matches at the World Judo Championships to avoid facing Israeli Sagi Muki, who would ultimately win the tournament. The International Judo Federation banned Iran from all international competitions over the incident. (The ban was later reduced to four years.)

Co-directed by Israeli Guy Nattiv, the Oscar-winner who also helmed "Golda," and Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi, "Tatami" was shot in Tbilisi, Georgia — a country that Iranians can easily visit — beginning in the spring of 2022. The project was kept in strict secrecy because of Iran's potential reaction to the production. Iran does not recognize Israel's existence and, as the film's plot underscores, forbids its athletes from competing against Israelis.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film's title and plot were kept secret throughout the public casting stage. It was first announced publicly in February 2023 with the name "Untitled Judo." (A tatami is the traditional Japanese mat used in judo matches.)

"We were undercover. We knew it was a dangerous thing," Nattiv told Reuters.

"Tatami" also drew inspiration from the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly beaten by police in Tehran over Iran's mandatory hijab policy last year. Her death sparked an unprecedented protest movement across Iran.

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#5
China / Growing up as Shaolin Monk
Last post by FWN Adm - August 24, 2023, 09:23:03 PM
Interesting video for those who like to see how Shaolin monks train from a young age.

Watch video: click here
#6
General Discussion / Karate: Japanese vs. Okinawa -...
Last post by FWN Adm - August 24, 2023, 09:11:13 PM
Karate is VERY different in Japan and Okinawa.

In this video you'll learn 10 reasons - including Kobudo, bunkai, hojo undo (strength training) and self-defense. These are things I discovered at the birthplace of Karate.

Regardless of your style, it's important to know the history and evolution of martial arts. Especially Karate, which came from China and made it all the way to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

"Those who don't learn from the past, are doomed to repeat it..."

Watch Jesse's video: click here
#7
News & Events / Bare Knuckle Boxing: Mundell v...
Last post by FWN Adm - July 06, 2023, 10:21:00 PM
Live from Lakeland, Florida, USA, bare knuckle boxing (BKFC 47) at 9:00 pm Eastern Time USA available on Pay Per View from FITE TV.

To watch the fight or more information please click here
#8
Martial Arts in Media / Martial Arts in Films and Medi...
Last post by FWN Adm - June 15, 2023, 09:15:01 PM
Do you agree that martial arts should be in films or TV or like many traditional practitioners, instructors and master do you believe martial arts should be reserved for being taught in schools privately. And what do you think how martial arts in films differ from real life?
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Martial Arts in Media / Martial Arts in Films in the o...
Last post by FWN Adm - June 15, 2023, 09:11:32 PM
We have a list of some of the more famous classic films with martial arts from the old days, including descriptions and most also have trailers to view.

Check out the list here

Let us know your favorite classic martial arts film and add them here.
#10
News & Events / BOXING: Rozicki vs. Atakishiye...
Last post by FWN Adm - June 08, 2023, 01:14:31 AM
ORDER NOW --  Three Lions Promotions: Rozicki vs. Atakishiyev  (Boxing)

LIVE from Halifax, Canada on Saturday, June 10 at 7pm ET - only on FITE PPV

FITE TV event URL: BOXING from Canada Live!