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· Ryan General
Bruce Lee Once Called Fake Martial Artists ‘Cowards’ in Rare Phone Recording
An old phone call unearthed from 1972 has perfectly captured the timeless passion Bruce Lee had for martial arts. Uploaded to YouTube back in 2016, Lee can be heard talking to a friend and martial arts student named Dan Lee in the audio clip.
· Bryan Ke
Ip Man, Bruce Lee, and Wong Fei-Hung Are Going to Be in One Epic Kung Fu Movie
“Kung Fu League,” a martial arts movie that is basically the “Avengers” of kung fu films, is set to become available on Blu-ray and DVD next month.
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen Reveals He Only Had $12 to His Name When He was Directing Films
Donnie Yen, star of the “Ip Man” franchise and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” is one of the many multi-million dollar actors to come from Hong Kong, but it has not always been easy. Speaking to Taiwan GQ, the 56-year-old actor only had 100 Hong Kong dollars ($12) under his name…
· Benny Luo
Bruce Lee Once Had a Dream That Hollywood Destroyed, Now His Daughter is Bringing it Back to Life
Bruce Lee is remembered by many as a legend in the martial arts community. His innovative movies featuring epic fights continue to stand the test of time even decades after his death. His influence and success is no accident though — everything he’s accomplished is a product of…
· Carl Samson
Wing Chun Fighter Challenges MMA Fighter, Only Lasts 6 Seconds
A Wing Chun enthusiast in southwestern China is being ridiculed on social media after challenging MMA fighters and losing a match in just a few seconds. The embarrassing fight apparently took place at a gym in Chengdu, Sichuan province last December, but it was only this week…
· Carl Samson
MMA Fighter Ordered to Pay $58,000, Apologize for 7 Days for Insulting Tai Chi ‘Grandmaster’
A Chinese court ordered mixed martial artist Xu Xiaodong to pay a hefty fine and apologize in public for insulting Chen Xiaowang, a tai chi “grandmaster” with a long list of accolades. Xu, also known as “Mad Dog,” is known for his quest to expose “fake kung fu,” beating supposed…
· Bryan Ke
‘Kung Fu Master’ Gets Wrecked by Chinese Taekwondo Black Belt
After being defeated by MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong in January, 56-year-old kung fu “master” Tian Ye stepped inside a ring once again only to be beaten by another younger fighter. Tian, whose name translates to “Wild Fury,” went up against Chinese black belt taekwondo fighter Zhang…
· Ryan General
Rival Kung Fu and Taekwondo Schools Allegedly Engage in Massive Brawl at Chinese Mall
[UPDATE} 5-7-19 6:50 p.m. PST] Another video has surfaced showing a different angle of the alleged fight, which infers the possibility that this could have been a publicity stunt. The article has been updated to reflect this. A brawl between alleged members of a kung fu school…
· Bryan Ke
The Most Badass Asian Woman of All Time is Also a Former Bond Girl
Who would have thought that Yuen Qiu, famously known as that ultra badass landlady in the Stephen Chow epic comedy “Kung Fu Hustle,” was actually a former bond girl? Yes, that badass landlady who can blow windows out with just her shout.
· Ryan General
MMA Fighter Defeats Another ‘Kung Fu Master’ in One-Sided Fight
Controversial mixed martial artist Xu Xiaodong continues on with his quest to expose “fake kung fu” by defeating another supposed kung fu “master.” Known as “Mad Dog,” the outspoken 40-year-old fighter took on 56-year-old Tian Ye in a one-sided battle under kickboxing rules…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Tourists Use Kung Fu to Stop Robbers During Trip to Russia
A couple of Chinese tourists are being praised online after they helped apprehend three robbers using their martial arts skills during a trip to St. Petersburg, Russia.
· Editorial Staff
Marvel is Finally Developing ‘Shang-Chi,’ Their First Asian Superhero Movie
Marvel is finally making its first Asian superhero movie, centered on the “Shang-Chi” comic book. According to Deadline, Marvel studios has put Chinese-American writer Dave Callaham in charge of writing the screenplay and is currently looking for potential Asian and…
· Ryan General
Jet Li Reveals Why He Rejected a Role in The Matrix Sequels
International action superstar Jet Li revealed that he was offered an important role in “The Matrix” sequels back in the early 2000s but decided to turn it down. During an interview with a Chinese talk show, Li said he was originally meant to take on the role of Seraph, a…
· Ricky Yean
I Hope ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t Going to Be a Flop
I just found out that there’s a movie coming out this summer with an all-Asian cast called “Crazy Rich Asians” and it’s making me very nervous. Is this supposed to be our “Black Panther” moment for stereotype-shattering Asian-American representation in mainstream media? OK,…
· Ryan General
Controversial MMA Fighter Defeats ‘Ip Man Descendant’ to Humiliate Martial Artists
A Chinese MMA fighter, who has made it his personal quest to humiliate traditional martial artists, sparked new discussions online after defeating a self-proclaimed Wing Chun master. Xu Xiaodong drew backlash last year for his brash comments after defeating a supposed Tai Chi…
· Ryan General
Why Some Martial Artists Shout When They Attack
The loud thundering scream often heard from martial artists while executing a technique or attack, and portrayed in films and other media, is more than a mere form of theatrics. Much like the technique, discipline, and mastery of the style, the brief forceful yell that emanates…
· Carl Samson
Meet ‘China’s Hottest Kung Fu Fighter’
A Kung Fu teacher in China is winning hearts on social media through her amazing physique and stylish looks. Ye Yongxiang, 31, is the sixth generation heir to the Yang Style Tai Chi, one of the most prominent Chinese martial arts.
· Ryan General
China’s Version of ‘Game of Thrones’ Gets Translated For Western Readers
Beloved Chinese kung fu epic novel “She Diao Ying Xiong Zhuan” (often translated as “Legends of the Condor Heroes”) is set to make its debut in the United Kingdom with a 12-volume series under British publisher MacLehose Press. First serialized between Jan. 1, 1957 and May 19,…
· Nia Tucker
Kung Fu Kennys and Black Samurai: Rap’s Fetishization of Asian Culture
Ever since the publication of my article “Sorry Asians, My Blackness Is Not Your Counterculture”, I’ve gotten a range of responses from praise, to accusation of hating Asians, click-baiting, and ignoring Asian presence in hip-hop. Now, here is my response to all of you, an…
· Bryan Ke
Indian Nuns Are Teaching Women Kung Fu To Fight Off Rapists
Buddhist nuns residing in India’s remote Himalayan region, Ladakh, has offered to teach women the art of Kung Fu to defend themselves from potential rapists. “Most people think nuns just sit and pray, but we do more. We walk the talk. If we act, people will think: ’If nuns can…