A journey across Asia from Japan to China to document the Martial Arts from the mountain tops of Wudang, China to the training halls and dojos of Japan. Join us as we travel from the Shaolin Temple and Wudang Mountain to the Budokan of Japan to explore the essence and the spirit of traditional martial training.

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When Dogen, the founder of Soto Zen, brought Zen to Japan some 800 years ago it quickly took root. So we ask, How is it doing today? The Zen Mind will answer this question.

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Explore the most mysterious martial art of all … Tai Chi Chuan. The Supreme Ultimate. The Heaven and Earth. Travel with us to explore China and meet the greatest Tai Chi masters of today.

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A breathtaking travelogue across China to look at all the major Chinese styles of Martial Arts and witness the master’s teaching in the grounds of temples, training halls, mountains and parks. Filled with in-depth interviews with many of China’s top masters and featuring Shaolin, Wudangquan, Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang, Xingyi and Yiquan styles.

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If you had the chance to meet some of the world’s most enlightened Yoga masters, what would you ask them? What would you wish to know? Now here is your chance to meet the world’s top Masters and reach deep into their minds! We ask what is Yoga? How should I practice? Do I have to be flexible? Do I need religion? What is Yoga like in India?

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In China it is known simply as Taiji village. When you first arrive you are struck by how unremarkable it is. Yet as the birthplace of Tai Chi Chuan and the Chen family, it is very significant. As our journey unfolds in Chen Village where 2,500 of the 3,000 residents practice Tai Chi, you will realize how remarkable it really is.

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A heart warming journey among Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to seek guidance from some of the great Lamas of Buddhism, including His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. All this and more against a backdrop of Himalaya mountains and the rythmic beat of morning prayers and chanting monks.

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Considered the pinnacle of Japanese culture for more than a thousand years, the Japanese sword endures today as a legacy of the Samurai and as a beautiful work of art. In this detailed exploration of the swordsmiths craft, you will enter a world rarely seen, where ancient steel is forged into the world's deadliest cutting weapon.

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A seven year old boy from Phoenix, Arizona who dreams of becoming a Kungfu master is accepted into the legendary Shaolin Temple in China. His father must face a heartbreaking decision and follow his son to China leaving the mother behind in America

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A variety of snapshots taken on location in China from 2003 through 2009. The locations are spread across China in Hubei, Henan and Fujian provences.

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A variety of snapshots taken on our travels in Japan from 2004 to 2008.

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A large variety of snapshots taken in India in 2009. India is our favorite location to film and photograph and rightly so. One of the most photogenic locations in the world.

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A collection of snaphots taken behind the scenes of our film shoots in China, Japan and India.

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Various snapshots taken of our director Jon Braeley. This will be updated when we get our hands on his family album!

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Various snapshots taken during our visits with Martial Arts teachers and schools across China, Japan and America. No particular order or year but we will add names soon!

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