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Martial Arts Movies

Andre — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:00:43 +0000

I blame Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. With The Karate Kid, they made me believe that a scrawny white boy could become a combat master. And, for children in my generation, they provided a family-friendly gateway into the world of martial arts movies. Having dashed exuberantly through that door, I have never looked back. Dojo Dreams “I lied, I don’t Read More

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Forewarn

Andre — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:30:30 +0000

“Southern Gray Style requires mastery of opposing elements, young male.” The elder monkey knuckle-walked languidly around her new student. “Solid earth forms the base, while each movement shows the fluidity of water.” The young male tried to keep his eyes straight, to maintain discipline. But he found his gaze drawn to the older female’s muscular arms, and to the silver Read More

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Lion Dance

Andre — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:01:07 +0000

Until March 2nd, more than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Chinese New Year. Fireworks, festivals, and the biggest human migration will usher in the Year of the Dog. And with luck, you may get to witness a traditional Chinese lion dance. Intro to Lion Dance In college, my roommates included me in an invitation to join the re-forming Read More

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