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Robert Sant Anna. JKA, Asst Chief Instructor, Brazil
EMPTY MIND FILMS BLOG
We have a wealth of posts including movie trailers and video clips, critics reviews, behind the scenes, directors comments and guest posts.
The State of Traditional Martial Arts
The State of Traditional Martial Arts is a look at the current health and future of Japanese martial arts with a focus on traditional karate. Is our future rosy or bleak?
Add Tai Chi to Your Martial Art Practice
Add Tai Chi to your Martial Art practice, such as Japanese Karate, Judo and Jujutsu, for improved balance, internal strength and less strain and stress
Anniversary Premier of The Empty Mind
The 20th Anniversary Premier of The Empty Mind movie is this week. On October 21st 2004, The Empty Mind premiered at the Cinema Paradiso theater in Fort Lauderdale.
Questions for Chen Xiaowang of Chen Tai Chi
I have posed questions for Chen Xiaowang of Chen Tai Chi style on many occasions, the first being at the Chen school in Chen Village in 2008. Here are excerpts.
The Historian of Karate
Tetsuhiro Hokama Kyōshi, 10th dan, could rightly be called The Historian of Karate. As the gatekeeper of Okinawan martial arts and owner of a museum dedicated to karate he is our choice to discuss it’s history.
Kyudo or Japanese Archery Video Hits 100 Million Views on YouTube
Traditional martial arts are not dead, when a Kyudo or Japanese archery video can reach 100 Million Views on YouTube. A surge of interest in Samurai culture is going global.
SHORTS POSTS
Our new shorts posts allows you to watch your favorite short videos in one place
What is Sanchin? By Goju-Ryu Karate Master Morio Higaonna
What is Sanchin? by the Goju-ryu karate master Morio Higaonna is an introduction to this fundamentally important kata in Goju-ryu Karate.
Swordsmanship of the Haga Dojo at the Budokan
This is the Swordsmanship of the Haga Dojo at the Budokan, where Iaido or drawing the sword is practiced with real katana of the Samurai.
Japanese High School Girls Practice Naginata
Japanese High School Girls Practice Naginata in Japan today where it is popular as part of the Budo culture of the ancient Samurai warrior
The Truth About Shaolin Temple Performances
The Truth About Shaolin Temple Performances is the boys performing in their Kung Fu shows are not from the temple but local schools.
Shaolin Kung Fu in the Pagoda Forest
Shaolin Kung Fu in the Pagoda Forest with Monk Gao Xiang performing Shaolin Tiger form which imitates the movements of the tiger.
Fast and Deadly Arnis with Bobby Taboada
Fast and Deadly Arnis with Bobby Taboada – the shorts video that has amassed over 46 million views and almost 20,000 comments. Enjoy our new shorts posts.