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· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Director’s Jaw Dropped the First Time She Saw Donnie Yen Use a Sword
Niki Caro, director of the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan,” has admitted that her jaw dropped after witnessing Donnie Yen’s martial arts skills on set. The 53-year-old director told AsiaOne that Yen’s astonishing display of swordsmanship was so quick that she…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man’ Star Donnie Yen Donates $128,000 to Fight Coronavirus
Donnie Yen, the 56-year-old star of the hit “Ip Man” franchise, made a donation of 1 million Hong Kong dollars (around $128,600) to medical workers fighting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan. The announcement was made in a 28-second Weibo video where he thanked…
· 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.
· Editorial Staff
The Next Indian Superstar: Ritu Phogat Begins the Journey Towards Greatness in Mixed Martial Arts
Pursuing greatness in a second arena, when you’ve already proven exceptional in your initial passion can be daunting. Imagine daring to be great, stepping out of your comfort zone as an athlete, and chasing something totally different even after your many accomplishments.…
· Bryan Ke
Zhang Weili Makes History as The First Chinese UFC Champion
Chinese mixed martial artist Zhang Weili became the first Chinese UFC champion after beating Brazilian fighter Jessica Andrade in less than a minute for the strawweight title. Zhang, 30, also known as “Magnum,” rapidly won the match after defeating her opponent in just 42…
· Editorial Staff
MMA in the Olympics? This Asian CEO is Determined to Make It Happen
When you think Olympics, it’s usually the more popular sports that produce headlines — sports like basketball, football, and athletics — rarely would you ever think of martial arts. And while various martial arts disciplines already have dedicated spots in the Olympic lineup,…
· Bryan Ke
Jet Li Flexes His Asian Genes in Shocking New Photo
A new picture of martial arts star Jet Li has emerged online, however, the award-winning actor is looking quite rejuvenated compared to the unrecognizable photo that went viral last year. According to South China Morning Post, the 56-year-old star was recently spotted posing for…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Wing Chun ‘Master’ Claims He Only Lost to MMA Fighter Because He’s a Vegetarian
Wing chun dim nak (pressure point) master, Lu Gang, was pulverized by the notorious MMA fighter Xu “Mad Dog” Xiaodong last month, and now he blames lack of food and his vegetarian lifestyle as the reason behind why he lost the fight. Speaking on Chinese social media, Lu claims…
· 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
Bruce Lee’s Old Watch He Gave to Student Sells at Auction for $28,700
A Bruce Lee watch memorabilia recently went up for auction and was bought for far more than its asking price of 80,000 to 150,000 Hong Kong dollars ($10,192 to $19,111) to an unnamed buyer. The watch, Universal Genève Polerouter timepiece (circa 1950s), which was described as a…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Rare Bruce Lee Interview Before He Was Famous Unearthed
A very rare interview of the legendary celebrity, Bruce Lee, has recently been released that shows the martial artist before he became world-renowned. The clip, which was released by the Center for Sacramento History, shows Lee being interviewed by Harry Martin, who is…
· Ryan General
Arya Stark Trained in Filipino Martial Arts For the Battle of Winterfell and it’s Badass AF
In order to kick serious White Walker ass at the Battle of Winterfell, Arya Stark had to undergo intense training in the Filipino martial art of Eskrima. Played by actress Maisie Williams, the fan-favorite character was exceptionally badass in the epic “Game of Thrones” episode…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese MMA Fighter Who Beats ‘Fake’ Kung Fu Masters is Now Criticizing Bruce Lee
Xu Xiaodong also known as “Mad Dog,” the famous Chinese Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) who likes to take down “fake” Kung Fu masters, has expressed criticism towards one of Bruce Lee’s most famous videos, saying it was just “a performance.”
· Ryan General
Chinese MMA Fighter Who Beats Fake ‘Kung Fu Masters’ May Face ‘Monk’ with 61 Wins
Critics were not impressed after Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong destroyed a much older “Kung Fu master” under kickboxing rules. The outspoken 40-year-old fighter, who has made it his mission to expose “fake Kung Fu,” defeated 56-year-old Tian Ye with ease over the weekend in…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
New York Court Rules in Favor of Constitutional Right to Own Nunchuks
A Brooklyn federal court ruled on Friday that a 1974 ban on nunchucks in the state of New York is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Judge Pamela Chen issued the ruling in favor of plaintiff James Maloney, who began his legal battle after being charged with possession…
· Ranier Maningding
Meet the CEO Putting Asian Martial Artists Back on the Map
Few people understand the what it takes to run a martial arts company — as both a promoter and a fighter — as thorough as Chatri Sityodtong, CEO of Asia’s largest sports media company, ONE Championship. Chatri is a 47-year-old Thai-Japanese entrepreneur who has worked the full…
· Ryan General
Netflix’s ‘Iron Fist’ Gets Cancelled
Netflix’s “Iron Fist,” AKA everyone’s least favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe property, will not be renewed for a third season. According to Netflix, Finn Jones’ Danny Rand may at least continue to appear in other Netflix-Marvel universe programs such as “Daredevil,” “Jessica…