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 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
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
African Samurai, written by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard is the first English book on Yasuke, the first foreign samurai to serve in Japan. During this interview, Lockley discusses his motivations for the book, which creatively introduces readers to Yasuke’s story and the world of feudal Japan. Written by Clarke Illmatical | @Masternever Several years… Read More African Samurai Book Review & Interview with Author Thomas Lockley
This is part of guest writer, Clarke Illmatical’s (@masternever) series of Yasuke/Black Samurai themed articles for TheLastDragonTribute.com (@thelastglow). Follow @yasukeblacksamurai on Instagram to join @masternever and @thelastglow’s journey to unravel the mysterious but true story of Yasuke the first Black samurai. Written by Illmatical | @Masternever Yasuke has gained international notoriety for being the first foreign… Read More Yasuke: The Soul of The Sword
