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The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We...
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The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We are talking about martial arts under the bright lights of Hollywood. In this podcast two lifelong martial arts artists and cinephiles (Joe Cebula and Rob Rowland) talk shit about their favorite martial arts films, fight scenes, and life lessons learned throughout.
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23 MAR. 2022 · What is the perfect weapon? Sword? Nah. Firearm? Pfft. Smart Missile? No. Jeff Speakman and his fearsome Kenpo fists. In this 1991 classic, Jeff plays Jeff, a rough and tumble street tough with a heart of gold. After his master is killed in Koreatown, Jeff must venture into the world of mobsters and crime to avenge his mentor and reclaim the honor of Kenpo School.
Join your hosts as they dive in to this martial arts masterpiece and discover why exactly Jeff Speakman IS The Perfect Weapon.
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7 FEB. 2022 · Before we begin, Ernie Reyes Jr - star of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, Surf Ninjas, and the director of this movie, is currently undergoing dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant. His family has set up a gofundme to help offset the cost of the procedure. If you can, consider donating money to this icon of the martial arts industry.
https://gofund.me/e7703a55
Ernie Reyes Jr, a true icon of martial arts cinema, makes his directorial debut with The Process (aka The Ultimate Fight.) After a Kali master comes to the United States, he finds himself ensnared in a world of prostitution, drug dealing, and Nazis. Is it good? Not really. Is it fun? Hell yes!
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16 DIC. 2021 · Prepare yourself for the epic conclusion to the legendary franchise. No, there's no Joe Armstrong. No, there's no Sean Davidson. Instead, David Bradley has been recast as Joe Kastle (confused yet?). Together with his side kick Hiro, Joe travels to Venezuela to save a distressing damsel from a band of evil ninja and a maniacal terrorist. Typical stuff for the American Ninja, but does this provide an appropriate conclusion for the franchise? Listen and find out.
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10 DIC. 2021 · The plot of American Ninja IV is the same as it ever was: evil terrorist organization plans to nuke the United States unless their demands are met. Typical bad guy stuff. BUT! What makes American Ninja IV special is the return of Michael Dudikoff as Joe Armstrong, and David Bradley as Sean Davidson. Two American Ninja for the price of one. Will their team up be enough to save the world? Listen and find out.
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30 NOV. 2021 · An evil organization. Genetically modified ninja army. Curtis Jackson baby-sitting a grumpy white guy. Is this American Ninja 2? NO, but it is American Ninja 3. Introducing David Bradley as Sean Davidson, the NEW American Ninja, this film is arguably the WORST in the entire AN franchise. But, even the worst movie can still be entertaining. Is this film "so bad, it's good?" or "so bad, it's worse?" Join our hosts, and find out!
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16 NOV. 2021 · Fresh off the heels of their first adventure, Army Rangers Joe Armstrong and Curtis Jackson are sent in investigate the disappearance of Marines at the US Embassy. What they discover is an abomination against nature, and an insult to ninja culture - a plot to create genetically modified Ninja, to sell to the highest bidder.
Not at all shocked to once again be fighting against ninja, Joe and Curtis suit up and prepare to deliver justice, pain, and ass beatings.
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8 NOV. 2021 · An ancient art. A hidden army. A Michael Dudikoff. These are the elements that make up the first American Ninja. After uncovering a plot to steal army weapons and sell them to the highest bidder, ex-con turned soldier Joe Armstrong (Dudikoff) teams up with Curtis Jackson (Steve James) to bring down the operation. As he works to stop the evil Black Star Ninja, Joe discovers that he himself is THE American Ninja.
Join us in this first installment of "Ninja November" as we review and discuss every installment in the American Ninja franchise.
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29 OCT. 2021 · Based on a true story, Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya (aka Muay Thai Warrior) is a martial arts spectacle featuring some of the greatest Muay Thai fighters alive.
Betrayed and abandoned in Thailand, former samurai Yamada Nagamasa is nursed back to health and befriended by a group of Siamese warriors. While living among them, he is taught the beautifully brutal martial art of Muay Thai. After he uncovers a plot to incite war between Thailand and Japan, Yamada must decide where his loyalties lie - to the people he loves, or to the place he used to call home. What defines you? The blood in your veins, or the dirt you choose to be buried in after you die?
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16 OCT. 2021 · Assassin-for-Hire and Karate Master Terry Tsurugi (played by the legendary Sonny Chiba) may be a cold blooded killer, but he is not heartless. After the heiress to an oil fortune is targeted for murder, Terry agrees to protect her. Earning itself America’s FIRST X-Rating, The Street Fighter is a cult classic that delivers an action packed, gore filled, martial arts masterpiece which rocketed Sonny Chiba to worldwide fame and inspired future directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez.
dir. Shigehiro Ozawa
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4 OCT. 2021 · Every move he makes, another chance he takes - odds are he won't live to see tomorrow. So says the song, and the plot of 1985's 'Remo Williams'. Following Fred Willard as "Remo," we journey into the world of top secret spy organizations (run by Wilford 'Diabeetus' Brimley), ancient Korean killing arts (taught by a white guy) and corrupt American arms dealers, 'Remo Williams' was set to be America's 007. Does it succeed? No. Is it awesome? Oh yeah.
The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We...
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The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We are talking about martial arts under the bright lights of Hollywood. In this podcast two lifelong martial arts artists and cinephiles (Joe Cebula and Rob Rowland) talk shit about their favorite martial arts films, fight scenes, and life lessons learned throughout.
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