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The Octagon (1980): Examining the Martial Arts Mayhem

Released in 1980, “The Octagon” marked director Eric Karson‘s foray into the burgeoning martial arts film genre. Led by the stoic presence of Chuck Norris, the film offers a blend of action sequences, revenge plot, and Cold War intrigue. While the narrative may not hold many surprises for seasoned action movie viewers, “The Octagon” serves […]

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Martial Arts

Enter the Game of Death (1978)

Enter the Game of Death (1978): A Martial Arts Masterpiece Pays Tribute to Bruce Lee’s Iconic Legacy “Enter the Game of Death” (1978) is a dazzling display of martial arts prowess and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bruce Lee. Led by the charismatic Bruce Le, the film channels the spirit of Lee’s iconic roles […]

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Martial Arts

Ninja (2009): An Action-Packed Thrill Ride with Scott Adkins!

Ninja (2009) is a martial arts film that traces Casey’s (Scott Adkins) journey as an American ninja seeking vengeance for his sensei’s death in Japan.

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Martial Arts

Eighteen Arhats of Shaolin Temple (2020)

A Kung Fu Odyssey Through the Wilds of the Martial Arts World If you’re looking for a trip down the rabbit hole of martial arts mayhem, “Arhats of Shaolin Temple” is your ticket to ride. This film is a heady mix of jaw-dropping fight scenes, off-the-wall humor, and a dash of spiritual enlightenment thrown in […]

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Martial Arts

Yae: The Blind Samurai Woman (2022)

Brutal revenge or letting go and breaking the cycle of violence? In feudal Japan, village senior is killed out of revenge by a youthful samurai. His blind daughter agrees to be escorted to the nearest safe place while she has a dilemma – either to revenge her father or to cut a cycle of revenge. […]

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Martial Arts

Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

This movie is the cinematic equivalent of a screaming neon sign that says “WARNING: 80s CHEESE AHEAD.” The acting? Wooden enough to build a nunchuck factory. The plot? Thinner than Sho Kosugi after a particularly rigorous shuriken throwing session.

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Adventure Martial Arts

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010)

A prequel to Ip Man and Ip Man 2! Ip is taught Wing Chun by a couple of masters and travels to Hong Kong to further his skills. There has been a heap of movies about legendary Kung Fu master Ip Man in recent years, and each does portray a slightly different character. With that […]

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Martial Arts

The Way of the Dragon (1972)

A true classic film from the greatest martial artist of all time! Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to […]

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