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Category Archives: Reviews

Film review: Sister Street Fighter

Sister Street Fighter tells the story of a woman who must fight a drug lord to rescue her brother.

Posted byNicola HigginsMay 27, 2022May 9, 2022Posted inReviewsTags:female protagonist, film review, martial arts, martial arts film, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Film review: Sister Street Fighter

Book Review: Principles and Concepts for Martial Arts

This book, by Sylvain Galibert, is aimed mainly at grapplers, but contains concepts useful to those who prefer punching too.

Posted byNicola HigginsNovember 10, 2020April 8, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:grappling, juho, martial arts, principlesLeave a comment on Book Review: Principles and Concepts for Martial Arts

“The Prisoner” as Zen

What is zen? What is a garden? Who are you?

Who am I? What is this place? Who is number one?

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 26, 2020May 12, 2023Posted inPhilosophy, ReviewsTags:"The Prisoner", ZenLeave a comment on “The Prisoner” as Zen

Film Review: Martial Arts of Shaolin

Zhi Ming is training at the Northern Shaolin Temple. One day, he discovers that the magistrate who killed his parents has come out of hiding…

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 28, 2020April 8, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:film review, martial arts, ShaolinLeave a comment on Film Review: Martial Arts of Shaolin

Review: The Shaolin Kid

Andre was diagnosed with extreme hyperactivity, and instead of drugs his parents chose lots of exercise. His choice? Kung Fu.

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 31, 2020August 12, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Documentary, Kung Fu, Review, ShaolinLeave a comment on Review: The Shaolin Kid

Book Review: Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

This book is an excellent introduction to both Western and Eastern anatomy concepts. It is not excessively detailed, but gives a good grounding in both systems.

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 24, 2018September 10, 2020Posted inReviews, TrainingTags:Book Review, healing, martial arts, pressure points1 Comment on Book Review: Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

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