# martial arts (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 18 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover martial arts. Page: Feed: --- ## [Enter the Dragon: The Movie That Launched a Generation of Martial Arts Stars](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/enter-the-dragon-the-movie-that-launched-a-generation-of-martial-arts-stars) _2026-08-22 · George Chung · Black Belt Magazine_ Black Belt's Perspective: More Than a Movie What Enter the Dragon did was open the doors of the dojo to the entire world. Suddenly millions of people who had never attended a tournament, opened a martial arts magazine or stepped inside a school knew what a side kick looked like. They knew the sound of a kiai. They knew the words karate and kung fu. And they knew the name Bruce Lee. But Bruce… ## [I Watch Films: Batman Returns](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-watch-films-batman-returns.html) _2026-08-22 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Batman Returns Gotham City at Christmas and industrialist Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) is kidnapped by the Red Triangle Gang, a circus-themed group of criminals. In their headquarters beneath the zoo’s arctic zone he is confronted by The Penguin (Danny DeVito). Penguin blackmails Shreck, wanting to return to regular society and discover his family.… ## [Shaw Brothers Heaven and Hell (1980) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/21/shaw-brothers-heaven-and-hell-1980-review/) _2026-08-21 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Quite possibly, the #ShawBrothers Heaven and Hell (1980) might be one of the weirdest movies I have seen from them. The post Shaw Brothers Heaven and Hell (1980) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Administrative Actions](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/administrative-actions.html) _2026-08-21 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ 12 months ago subscribers to my Patreon received this communication, in Generic Space Fiction Format. Now it has been declassified and all of you can read it. \*\*\*\* Administrative Action Dereliction of duty they call it. Falling asleep on watch. No need to throw me in the ship’s jail for that. Where am I going to go? I’d just stay in my bunk to catch up on some Zs. Fat chance of that here. Spacer… ## [Shaw Brothers Challenge of the Masters (1976) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/20/shaw-brothers-challenge-of-the-masters-1976-review/) _2026-08-20 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Challenge of the Masters (1976) is another #ShawBrothers production with Lau Kar-Leung as the director. It features Gordon Liu as The post Shaw Brothers Challenge of the Masters (1976) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [I Read Books: England Under The Stuarts](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-read-books-england-under-stuarts.html) _2026-08-20 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE England Under The Stuarts Subtitled The political, constitutional, and social history of England in the seventeenth century , this was first published in 1902, later revised in 1925, and a new edition in 1960 (the one I read) which reading between the lines of Preface is essentially the 1925 version with an expanded bibliography. Somewhat… ## [Shaw Brother Legendary Weapons of China (1982) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/19/shaw-brother-legendary-weapons-of-china-1982-review/) _2026-08-19 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Legendary Weapons of China (1982) is a #ShawBrothers Lau Kar-Leung #kungfu classic about a secret society of Boxers that practiced The post Shaw Brother Legendary Weapons of China (1982) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Fueling the Fight: A Martial Artist’s Guide to Training Abroad](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/fueling-the-fight-a-martial-artist-s-guide-to-training-abroad) _2026-08-19 · Dasha Libin Anderson · Black Belt Magazine_ Food is very important when you’re traveling—one wrong meal can strand you in your hotel room, far from the tatami mats and beach-front heavy bags you were planning to spend your time on. ## [I Watch Films: Bram Stoker's Dracula](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-watch-films-bram-stokers-dracula.html) _2026-08-19 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Bram Stoker’s Dracula In 15 th century Romania Vlad Dracula (Gary Oldman) returns from the war to discover his wife has killed herself, believing him dead. Told she will be damned to hell, he declares he will renounce God and rise from the grave, becoming a vampire. In the 19 th century lawyer Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves) is sent to Romania to meet… ## [Dark Side of the Ring: The Walking Riot, Missy Hyatt Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/18/dark-side-of-the-ring-the-walking-riot-missy-hyatt-review/) _2026-08-19 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Back with the #DarkSideoftheRing, we have the episode I had wanted to see the most for this season with the The post Dark Side of the Ring: The Walking Riot, Missy Hyatt Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zDjX08LxCNEI) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [The Father of Mixed Martial Arts: Is Bruce Lee The Genius Behind the World’s Fastest Growing Sport?](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-father-of-mixed-martial-arts-is-bruce-lee-the-genius-behind-the-world-s-fastest-growing-sport) _2026-08-18 · Jason Brick · Black Belt Magazine_ The documentary I Am Bruce Lee asserts that he’s the father of mixed martial arts. Some agree with that claim. Others don’t. ## [Monster Of The Week 335: OldWorldNewWorld](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/monster-of-week-335-oldworldnewworld.html) _2026-08-18 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Monster Of The Week 335 is OldWorldNewWorld, dying and struggling to be born, divided by the ocean, other translations suggest a different cast to the idea yet this speaks to people. Monster Of The Week is supported by my patreon which speaks to people with stories of the old world, the new and also monsters. ## [This Week's Haul: Even More Laserdiscs AND an HD-DVD.](http://www.thebigmoviehouse.com/2026/08/this-weeks-haul-even-more-laserdiscs.html) _2026-08-18 · noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy P) · The Big Movie House_ Today, we look at three more Laserdiscs along with a rare HD-DVD. We are going to start out this one with an HD-DVD. Back in the mid-2000s, there was a format war for the rightful successor to DVD. The war was between Sony's Blu-ray and Toshiba's HD-DVD, with both formats being high definition. The War began in 2006 when both formats saw their first releases. THE LAST SAMURAI , MILLION DOLLAR BABY… ## [Beyond Maslow](https://mattlarsen511756.substack.com/p/beyond-maslow) _2026-08-17 · Matt Larsen · Matt Larsen_ An Evolutionary Perspective on Human Emotions and Motivation ## [7 Signs You THINK You’re Dangerous (But You’re Just Cold)](https://warriormindset.us/7-signs-you-think-youre-dangerous-but-youre-just-cold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-signs-you-think-youre-dangerous-but-youre-just-cold) _2026-08-17 · Gene Crawford · Warrior Mindset_ Every one of the 7 "dangerous" traits has a counterfeit that looks identical from the outside. The difference: the real one is chosen, the fake one is compulsive. We run all seven through their fake version, hand you the tell for each, and land on the twist, the cure isn't more discipline, it's coming home. ## [I Read Stories: Ponyhenge by Faith Allington](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-read-stories-ponyhenge-by-faith.html) _2026-08-17 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Ponyhenge by Faith Allington in Kaleidotrope The girls will learn about the foxglove princes when they are older. They whisper about the girls who kissed the princes before. They gather where the merry go round ponies are. What if they follow the prince this time. What if they watch him kiss the girl. What will they do then, at the henge of the… ## [Hanshi Tino Ceberano: The Man Who Helped Shape Australian Karate](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/hanshi-tino-ceberano-the-man-who-helped-shape-australian-karate) _2026-08-16 · George Chung · Black Belt Magazine_ Every great martial arts community has its pioneers—individuals whose dedication, vision, and leadership forever change the landscape. In Australia, few names command as much respect as Hanshi Constantino "Tino" Ceberano, OAM. We celebrate not only a legendary martial artist, but also a man whose influence helped establish traditional karate throughout Australia. It's only fitting that Hanshi… ## [I Watch Films: Batman (1989)](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-watch-films-batman-1989.html) _2026-08-16 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Batman (1989) Mysterious millionaire Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham city as vigilante The Batman . Organised crime boss Carl Grissom (Jack Palance) sends his henchman Jack Napier (Jack Nicholson) to Axis Chemicals to destroy evidence, intending that Napier will be killed. A complicated fight breaks out between gangsters (some… ## [KARATE COMBAT: BRINGING THE FIGHT BACK TO KARATE](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/karate-combat-bringing-the-fight-back-to-karate) _2026-08-15 · Black Belt Magazine · Black Belt Magazine_ Traditional martial arts was built on more than forms, points, and trophies. It was built on the ability to fight. ## [I Watch TV: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-watch-tv-knight-of-seven-kingdoms.html) _2026-08-15 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Ser Arlen of Pennytree, a hedge knight (wandering sword for hire) dies, leaving his squire Dunk alone. Dunk goes to Ashford, intending to take part in the tourney there, hoping to win and so get money from ransoming the armour and horses of whoever he defeated. Along the way he encounters a drunk knight in an inn, and a… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aCcsSELS4Zch) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Liner Notes for Who Is Andromeda Puce?](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/liner-notes-for-who-is-andromeda-puce.html) _2026-08-14 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Liner Notes for Who Is Andromeda Puce? Who is Andromeda Puce? I invented her for my novel The Convoluted Adventure Of The Vengeful Yankee Financier , the difficult second album of the Schneeman trilogy. She appears from nowhere, a mistress of disguise, and in the present of the novel she’s always one step behind, trying to get hold of the (possibly… ## [Actions on the Objective](https://mattlarsen511756.substack.com/p/actions-on-the-objective) _2026-08-13 · Matt Larsen · Matt Larsen_ Why Most Military Competitions Should End by Testing the Ability to Defeat the Enemy ## [I Watch Films: The Terror (1963)](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-watch-films-terror-1963.html) _2026-08-13 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE The Terror (1963) Duvalier (Jack Nicholson) a French soldier of Napoleon is lost on the beach, and is found by Helene (Sandra Knight). Duvalier tries to learn about her; it turns out Helene resembles Ilsa (also Sandra Knight), the 20 years deceased wife of Baron von Leppe (Boris Karloff). It’s generally believed that von Leppe murdered her when she… ## [Dark Side of the Ring Paul Orndorff Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/12/dark-side-of-the-ring-paul-orndorff-review/) _2026-08-13 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ #DarkSideoftheRing this week featured the legendary Paul Orndorff with the episode labeled Saving Mr. Wonderful . As a fan of Mr. The post Dark Side of the Ring Paul Orndorff Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [I Read Stories: The Wyvern's Grave by William Morris](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-read-stories-wyverns-grave-by-william.html) _2026-08-12 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Wyvern’s Grave by William Morris in Swords And Sorcery Eiliv the herald is escorted by Iona to see if the mountain pass is clear. It is the realm of a wyvern, and if so no army can march through. Yet it reeks of death, so much so that hunting for supplies is hard. Even if the wyvern is dead there are still dangers on the mountain – and worse still,… ## [Dan Rizzuto: How Martial Arts Built a Hollywood Career](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/dan-rizzuto-how-martial-arts-built-a-hollywood-career) _2026-08-12 · Justin Lee Ford · Black Belt Magazine_ For Dan Rizzuto, martial arts was never just about learning how to fight. It was an escape route. And later, it was a path into Hollywood. ## [Monster Of The Week 334: A/BTesting](https://nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/08/monster-of-week-334-abtesting.html) _2026-08-11 · Neil Willcox · Night of the Hats_ Monster Of The Week 334 is A/BTesting, might be loud might be soft, loves to test hates to be tested, thinking of a career change maybe get into teaching or something. Monster Of The Week is supported by my Patreon , which is loud and soft, sometimes testing, and has stories, monsters and more. ## [Sammo Hung Reviews: The Master List](http://www.thebigmoviehouse.com/2026/08/sammo-hung-reviews-master-list.html) _2026-08-11 · noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy P) · The Big Movie House_ Much like my Jackie Chan Master List, I have created one for Sammo Hung reviews as well. While I haven't reviewed nearly as many Sammo Hung films or releases, I have done my fair share, and I wanted to gather them all together for my readers. The Films Dead and the Deadly, The (1982) Double Team (1997) Dragons Forever (1987) Eastern Condors (1987) Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) Enter the… ## [Santo vs. the Riders of Terror](http://cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2026/08/santo-vs-riders-of-terror.html) _2026-08-11 · Barry P. · Cinematic Catharsis_ (1970) Directed by René Cardona; Written by René Cardona and Jesús Murcielago Velázquez; Starring: Santo, Armando Silvestre, Julio Aldama, Mary Montiel, Gregorio Casal, Ivonne Govea and Carlos Agostí; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: \*\*\* “Being locked up in there was like being buried alive. It’s hardly a life at all. We want to die in the open air. That’s all.” – José (Gregorio Casal)… ## [On Koryu Transmission, Kata, and Evolution](https://peterboylan.substack.com/p/on-koryu-transmission-kata-and-evolution) _2026-08-11 · Peter Boylan · Peter Boylan_ A Guest Blog by Tobin Threadgill. ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EcgOKBNiUEsE) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Superbad (2007) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/10/superbad-2007-review/) _2026-08-10 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Superbad (2007) is a movie I had been wanting to write a #review for a long time. It s a personal The post Superbad (2007) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Nolan’s Odyssey Is Secretly About the Warrior Mindset](https://warriormindset.us/nolans-odyssey-is-secretly-about-the-warrior-mindset/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nolans-odyssey-is-secretly-about-the-warrior-mindset) _2026-08-10 · Gene Crawford · Warrior Mindset_ The most disciplined man in history had all seven traits of a dangerous person. They destroyed him. We run Odysseus through the warrior mindset, Homer to Nolan. ## [The Evolution of the Martial Arts Part II: Why Modern Martial Arts Exist](https://mattlarsen511756.substack.com/p/the-evolution-of-the-martial-arts-b14) _2026-08-10 · Matt Larsen · Matt Larsen_ Why warrior arts, combat sports, self-defense, and military combatives evolved to solve different problems. ## [Dragon’s Claws (1979) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/09/dragons-claws-1979-review/) _2026-08-10 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Back to the indy #kungfu flick reviews as I finally had the opportunity in seeing this rather humorous endeavor called The post Dragon s Claws (1979) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [When Winning Teaches You False Lessons](https://martialx.substack.com/p/when-winning-teaches-you-false-lessons) _2026-08-09 · Martial X · The Pen and Sword Journal_ The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 124 ## [Hatsuo Royama (1948–2026): A Guardian of Masutatsu Oyama's Kyokushin Karate Legacy](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/hatsuo-royama-1948-2026-the-last-guardian-of-mas-oyama-s-kyokushin-karate-legacy) _2026-08-09 · George Chung · Black Belt Magazine_ On August 3, 2026, Hanshi Hatsuo Royama passed away at the age of 78, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of Kyokushin-Kan Karate. ## [Does Learning a Black Belt Form Make You a Black Belt?](https://koreanmartialarts.substack.com/p/does-learning-a-black-belt-form-make) _2026-08-09 · Bok Kyu Choi · Art of War_ 'Why memorising an advanced form is not the same as mastering a martial art' or 'Why rank should measure the quality of movement, not the number of techniques collected.' ## [Space Mutiny (1988) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/08/space-mutiny-1988-review/) _2026-08-08 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Space Mutiny (1988) is considered one of those so bad it s good movie classics that has appeared as a popular The post Space Mutiny (1988) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [The Toughest Era of Martial Arts? From the Blood-and-Guts Pioneers of the 1960s to the Rise of the UFC—and the Fall of Karate Point Fighting](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-toughest-era-of-martial-arts-from-the-blood-and-guts-pioneers-of-the-1960s-to-the-rise-of-the-u) _2026-08-08 · Black Belt Magazine · Black Belt Magazine_ There was a time in America when winning a karate tournament could make you a worldwide star. Mike Stone, Joe Lewis, and Chuck Norris in early karate tournament training Long before mixed martial arts, pay-per-view, and social media, the road to fame ran through packed gymnasiums and sold-out arenas, where the world's greatest martial artists battled for championships, prestige, and respect. The… ## [44th GoJuKai Martial Arts Camp at Whitefish Falls](https://www.midnorthmonitor.com/news/44th-gojukai-martial-arts-camp-at-whitefish-falls) _2026-08-07 · PATRICIA DROHAN · Espanola Mid North Monitor_ The weekend of July 25-26, in the small village of Whitefish Falls, a gathering of old friends, new friends, teachers and students, and family, both young and old took place. About 50 people turned out for this annual event. It was the 44th GoJuKai Martial Arts camp weekend that took place on the spacious grounds \[…\] ## [Boogie Mountain expands summer programming with new archery course](https://www.midnorthmonitor.com/news/boogie-mountain-expands-summer-programming-with-new-archery-course) _2026-08-07 · AIDAN KALLIOINEN · Espanola Mid North Monitor_ With summer well underway, Boogie Mountain Ski Hill is taking aim at a new way for residents and out-of-towners to enjoy the great outdoors, with the opening of a new archery course on the property. The course adds yet another summer recreation opportunity at the destination, providing everyone from novices to experienced archers the chance \[…\] ## [International Lifeguard Appreciation Day](https://www.midnorthmonitor.com/news/international-lifeguard-appreciation-day) _2026-08-07 · PATRICIA DROHAN · Espanola Mid North Monitor_ Lifeguards are often referred to as “unsung heroes” for their bravery in situations where someone is in dire straits in water whether it be in a pool or a lake or a huge ocean situation. Lifeguards are not just good swimmers, they are highly trained in rescue methods, medical training, such as CPR, and other \[…\] ## [Jason David Frank's Final Heroic Performance: Legend of the White Dragon In Theaters August 28](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/legend-of-the-white-dragon-in-theaters-august-28) _2026-08-07 · Black Belt Magazine · Black Belt Magazine_ For those who have followed Jason David Frank's remarkable career, Legend of the White Dragon stands as a fitting celebration of his enduring spirit. ## [The Evolution of the Martial Arts Part I: From Predator and Prey to the Warrior](https://mattlarsen511756.substack.com/p/the-evolution-of-the-martial-arts) _2026-08-06 · Matt Larsen · Matt Larsen_ How evolution shaped violence, hierarchy, coalition warfare, and the warrior arts. ## [Dark Side of the Ring the Renegade/Rick Wilson Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/05/dark-side-of-the-ring-the-renegade-rick-wilson-review/) _2026-08-06 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ The latest #DarkSideOfTheRing episode features the controversial Renegade/Rick Wilson who had a small run in #WCW before fading into obscurity, The post Dark Side of the Ring the Renegade/Rick Wilson Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [The Core Advantage: The Hidden Key to Stronger Strikes and Fewer Injuries](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-core-advantage-key-to-stronger-strikes-and-fewer-injuries) _2026-08-05 · Robert Wang, M.D. · Black Belt Magazine_ An M.D. looks at the related subjects of core training and core stability—essential reading for all martial artists out to increase power and reduce injuries. ## [Shaolin Invincible Sticks (1978) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/04/shaolin-invincible-sticks-1978-review/) _2026-08-05 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Shaolin Invincible Sticks (1978) thematically revolves around various forms of #kungfu pole/stick fighting. As a story, it centers around Don The post Shaolin Invincible Sticks (1978) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [Jackie Chan Reviews: A List](http://www.thebigmoviehouse.com/2026/08/jackie-chan-reviews-list.html) _2026-08-04 · noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy P) · The Big Movie House_ Over the last ten years, I have reviewed a ton of Jackie Chan films, in terms of film reviews and home video releases. I decided to do a list for those who want to catch up on all the Jackie Chan reviews I have done or are looking for one particular release. THE FILMS Armour of God (1986) Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1991) Battle Creek Brawl aka The Big Brawl (1980) Cannonball Run, The… ## [Dragon on Fire (1979) Review](https://www.keithwatanabe.net/2026/08/03/dragon-on-fire-1979-review/) _2026-08-04 · keithyw · Kontroversial Keith_ Dragon on Fire (1979) or The Dragon, the Hero is a Godfrey Ho semi-period piece that is one of the The post Dragon on Fire (1979) Review appeared first on Kontroversial Keith . ## [What Is Gatka? The History of the Sikh Warrior Martial Art](https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/what-is-gatka-the-history-of-the-sikh-warrior-martial-art) _2026-08-03 · Harjit Singh Sagoo · Black Belt Magazine_ Sikh Warrior Ways: The History and Development of the Weapons Art of Gatka To document the evolution of gatka, the traditional weapons-based combat sport of the Sikhs, one must first look to the ancient Hindu martial art of shastar vidya, from which it’s derived. The origins of shastar vidya, which means “weapon science” in Sanskrit, are unknown, but according to ancient accounts, the art may have…