Lars Andersen has trained new Robin Hood star

I have no idea how the movie will turn out, but I have hopes that it will be good. Anyway, here is a little behind the scenes reel that I thought was interesting.

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Traditional Chinese Archery and Bowmaking

Very nice short documentary on Chinese bow making and archery. One of the things that stands out is the use of the thumb ring to pull the string back - Unusual but effective technique!

108th Kyoto Taikai: Toda Vs. Kondo

This is really cool. I don't think there was any real competition here, just exhibition. On one side you have nito ryu (two sword style), and on the other you have one sword in hasso (That's with the sword guard next to the head, about in line with the mouth).

Also, it is really hard to tell, but it does look like he threw a Jukendo (Bayonet) move in there.

Kondo is the one doing hasso. Toda is doing nito.

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International Kendo Federation Website Is Up

The International Kendo Federation website is up and looks really good! Go on over and take a look!

They even have an online store!

Kung Fu Robot

Too good not to share. I hope this concept makes it into a movie someday!

https://www.facebook.com/MartialArtsCinema/videos/1608622259187076/

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Epic Fight Animation (Zimaut Animation)

This came up one day in my Facebook feed and I thought it was really cool, so here it is. If you want to see some other cool animated mini-features, go to the YouTube Channel.

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Bruce Lee – The World’s Most Famous Fencer?

From the Academy of Fencing Masters blog, comes this interesting article on Bruce Lee and western style fencing. It goes on to explain how Lee was influenced by fencing when he was creating Jeet Kune Do!

http://academyoffencingmasters.com/blog/bruce-lee-the-worlds-most-famous-fencer/

Enjoy!