Getting Roles in Martial Arts Entertainment
Mar 17, 2010
What’s in store for the martial artist who has trained diligently, practiced faithfully and perhaps even gained a martial arts black belt or two who now wants to enter the entertainment industry? In essence, there are a myriad of options. As long as you stay grounded and keep your goals in focus you can find yourself doing what you love for an audience. However, stars are not groomed overnight. A Question of Money: If your only desire is fame you might find yourself disappointed. Plenty of martial artists are doing work in the entertainment industry and not known by the general public. Nevertheless, the rewards of doing what they love are manifold. Still interested? Here are a few of the most requested roles for martial artists. Martial Arts Actor: If you enjoy the idea of acting, this might appeal to you. Becoming an actor takes courage and there can be stiff competition. Your martial arts will need to be supplemented by acting courses and sometimes courses for screen-fighting. An effective fight on the streets ... [more]

The New Karate Kid Trailer with Jackie Chan
Mar 1, 2010
The newest The Karate Kid trailer has been released and though it bears some resemblance to its 1984 predecessor, it takes on a life of its own with a different location and a different martial art! The new Karate Kid is all about... kung fu. Instead of Pat Morita as the Okinawan Mr. Miyagi we have Jackie Chan as mentor and master. Instead of Los Angeles, California we have Beijing, China. Chan has told interviewers that film cast members have been referring to the movie as The Kung Fu Kid, and he believes the film will only be called Karate Kid in America, and Kung Fu Kid in Asia. The original Karate Kid film starring Ralph Macchio as “Daniel” helped popularize karate as a mainstream activity in the United States. The tale of a bullied youth learning to stand up for himself with the aid of a soft-hearted though ornery master inspired many and propelled Macchio to stardom. Through the teaching, Daniel-san not only learned a martial art to protect himself but important life lessons ... [more]

Happy Chinese New Year - Year of the Metal Tiger!
Feb 15, 2010
Gong Hay Fat Choy! The Chinese year 4708 began on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. February 14, 2010 begins the year of the White Metal Tiger. One legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in pig years tend to have excellent manners, make and keep friends, work very hard, and appreciate luxury. They are very loving and make loyal partners. As this is the year of the Metal Tiger, the year should be a big and bold one. It is a year for massive change but this can also bring out the best. For all of the Chinese horoscope signs, this year is one to be active – seizing opportunities and making the most of our personal and very individual talents. ... [more]

Trailer for Ong Bak 3 - More Fights, More Fury
Feb 9, 2010
The muay thai warrior will be back in theaters back throwing elbows and knees at all the bad guys who cross his path. Once again, Tony Jaa will light up the big screen as “Tien”, the naturally gifted martial arts fighter, in the one-against-many franchise of Ong Bak films. Ong Bak 2 , though well-awaited due to the success of the first film, did not enthuse watchers as much as the original Ong Bak film billed as Ong Bak: The Thai Warrior. As always, Tony Jaa highlights the films by doing all of his own stunts. This time around we learn he’s “lost all of his fighting skills”. He's also lost a beloved figure (his step-father) in a raid led by Jom Rachan. Jaa's character Tien is brought back to life with the help of several figures including the Kana Khone villagers. He devotedly learns meditation achieving a state of 'enlightenment' and then goes on to face his many rivals including old and new characters: the Golden-Armored King’s Guard ... [more]