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
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
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
Written by Illmatical | @Masternever It’s late February, but y’all already know, Illmatical been on his soapbox. It’s the month when I join hoteps, woketeps, and the rest of America — and ostensibly take time to acknowledge the achievements of the so-called Negro in America and sometimes abroad. But if y’all know me, if you… Read More Forgotten Fury: Rise of The Black Samurai [aka Yasuke’s Liquid Sword]
Written by Illmatical | @illmaticalmind We’ve reached February, the month America ostensibly pauses to acknowledge the contributions of Black folks; like the one month shout out compensates for several hundred years of free labor. I know what you’re thinking, “Chill out chopsticks!” You ain’t Malcolm and my name isn’t Brother Baines; we ain’t walking in the yard, so you don’t need… Read More The Forgotten Fury: 12 Legendary Black Martial Arts Masters You Need to Know
**Update: For information on the 2015 30th Anniversary Events Go Here~> The Last Dragon 30th Anniversary Tour ** Yes it is approaching 30 years since The Last Dragon came out in theaters. Yup we are that old! 😉 Do you remember the first time you watched this cult classic? Where were you? How did you feel?… Read More Celebrate The Last Dragon’s 30th Anniversary at the 2014 Urban Action Showcase #TheLastDragon30th
Guest Post by Style Master General, Illmatical I’m not down for sit ups, horse stances or getting punched in my face in order to receive — strike that — pay for a belt of any color. Don’t get it twisted, I’ve opened a few faces, but my preference for combat and martial arts; this brother prefers… Read More Count Dante: The Greatest Story Never Told
