May 22nd, 2021, the NYC martial arts community, filmmakers, actors, and politicians joined together for the Martial Artists Rally Against Hate & Anti-Asian Violence at Borough Hall in Brooklyn.… Read More New York City Martial Artists Rally Against Asian Hate
Before Bruce Leroy in Harlem, there was Black Bruce Lee in Dayton. William Lee chased Bruce Lee into kung fu & later martial arts cinema, creating a career in film.
Overcoming the trials of life & entertainment industry making films, by any means necessary.… Read More Willam X Lee: Chasing Bruce Lee and the Rise of Billy Blackwolf
Interview with Meredith Lewis about her new book ASK FOR THE MOON: INNOVATION AT SHAW BROTHERS STUDIOS. It’s an entertaining read that provides insights on the amazing life journey of Sir Run Run Shaw, the Shaw Brothers, and pivotal Shaw Brothers film talent. The writer also takes a look at King Hu and Bruce Lee, explaining why they did not fit in the Shaw Brothers filmmaking paradigm. Meredith Lewis spoke exclusively to The Last Dragon Tribute about her book, which will encourage fans to return to the Shaw Brothers movie catalog and look at their favorite films through a new lens. … Read More The Essential Shaw Brothers Film Guide: Ask For The Moon
Bloodsport is one of the most popular martial arts films. However, most people don’t know that the story of the “Kumite” didn’t start with a fraudulent martial artist, Frank Dux. It began with the original martial arts bad boy, Count Dante. This is how we take out fake ass ninjas.… Read More Count Dante: The Story Behind Bloodsport and The Downfall of a Fake Ass Ninja
The Last Dragon was built upon the same principles as so many of our favorite stories, whether they were in print or film. Bruce Leroy’s journey is no different than Dorothy’s journey to Oz, Daniel Laruso becoming the Karate Kid, Neo becoming The One, Alita realizing she was a Battle Angel and Luke becoming a Jedi. Most often, these stories resonate with us, because they reflect our journey in life, helping us make sense of the world around us. … Read More Bruce Leroy: The Hero With a Thousand Faces
By Clarke Illmatical On November 9th 2019, martial artists, fans and action film stars and skinny little lizards claiming to be last dragons, attended the 7th Annual Urban Action Showcase and Expo (UASE) at the AMC Theater in Times Square, New York. The mega martial arts entertainment event, featured demos, screenings, Q and A panels, independent… Read More 2019 Urban Action Showcase and The Rise of The Last Dragon’s 35th Anniversary
By Clarke Illmatical On November 9th, 2019, martial artist, action stars, performers and everyone who enjoys the action film genre, will converge on the AMC theater in Times Square, for the 7th Annual Urban Action Showcase and Expo. The event, starts at 10 am, Saturday morning, and runs until midnight. Several of the theaters will… Read More What’s Happening at the 7th Annual Urban Action Showcase and Expo
Black Belt Magazine recently recognized 52 Hand Blocks as a legitimate martial art form. Now let’s talk about the 52 Hand Blocks master, Lord Rahmel, who hasn’t been able to share his full story — until now. … Read More 52 Hand Blocks Master Lord Rahmel
Award-winning director Mandlakayise Walter Dube has announced his own African samurai project, entitled BLACK SAMURAI: LEGEND OF YASUKE
… Read More BLACK SAMURAI: LEGEND OF YASUKE Film by Mandlakayise Walter Dube
Two filmmakers on a quest, to prove that Yasuke, the African samurai was not a slave and quite possibly a genius.… Read More Here’s Why Yasuke The African Samurai Could Never Have Been a Slave
