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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 Immortal Path Artwork
A first look at the artwork for our upcoming new release on Tai Chi Chuan and the Tao, The Immortal path filmed on Wudang Mountain, China.
ART of the Japanese Sword
Art of the Japanese Sword DVD in a retail store in Tokyo, Japan. The design is from our Japanese distributor for the Art of the Japanese Sword.
The Island Art of Pencak Silat
Our 2016 release takes us to the island arts of Indonesia for Pencak Silat. There are hundreds of various styles of Pencak Silat – not surprising for a country made of thousands of islands.
Kendo: Culture of the Sword
A new book release by Alexander Bennett is very news-worthy. Kendo: Culture of the Sword brings to life the history of Japanese swordmanship in a way that only Professor Bennett can.
History of Budo. Part Two Artwork
A two part series on the history of budo by Professor Takashi Uozumi. Part Two features the Budo in the Meiji period to modern day.
Trailer: History of Budo. Part Two
Part two commences at the dawn of the Meiji Restoration as a more progressive society questioned the usefulness of traditional Bujutsu.
History of Budo. Part One Artwork
A two part series on the history of Budo and the culture of the martial arts. Part One starts in the year 1600, when Samurai begin to peak.
Trailer: History of Budo
A two part series on the history of Budo and the culture of the martial arts. An unabridged interview with professor Takashi Uozumi and Author William Scott Wilson
Trailer Episode Six. Warriors of Budo
Featuring the Samurai weapon Naginata, Jukendo (bayonet), Tankendo (long Knife) and the Jodo or short stick, filmed at the Kashima Shrine.