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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.
Failing 8th Dan: Japan’s Cruel and Elusive Test
Failing 8th Dan: Japan’s cruel and elusive test is the most notorious and toughest one in martial arts with pass rates below 1%
Horseback Archery is Making a Comeback!
Horseback Archery is Making a Comeback, is taken from a New York Times story title this week. Yes, the NYT is raving about yabusame…
Budo is Dead the Podcast
The popular social media podcast Budo is Dead launched its latest episode this week featuring yours truly … me! I am surprised as well.
Kyudo: Spirit of the Way | Tikotin Museum Exhibition
Kyudo: Spirit of the Way at the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was held earlier this year, where we contributed images and video of Kyudo
The Aikido Uchideshi Part 2
The Aikido Uchideshi was Jim Dawes, a live-in apprentice bonded to his teacher, Ando Tsuneo sensei. Meet Jim Dawes 7th dan, today.
Budo is Dead Martial Arts Podcast
Today in my conversation on the Budo is Dead Martial Arts Podcast, I joined an illustrious group of martial art experts
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.