Martial Arts & Action Entertainment covers martial arts and action in the entertainment industry. Our Who’s Who includes stunt performers, action actors, action directors and action choreographers, read about movie and entertainment news and much more.
Our own Eric Kovaleski, son of Robert Kovaleski, passed away on February 29, 2020. Eric began training in the martial art of Tang Soo Do at the age of 3, and was the youngest Grandmaster of Tang Soo Do in the world. His accomplishments include competing on the National Karate Circuit for over 20 years, earning numerous national grand championships in forms and fighting as well as taking a World Championship in Fighting in 1994. Additionally, Eric was inducted into many martial arts Halls of Fame. He and Cynthia Rothrock put on the Legends of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame together. Eric attended the The 1st World Tang Soo Do Seoul Forum in November of 2012. He was selected as the East Coast Representative for the World Tang Soo Do General Federation Moo Duk Kwan, Seoul, Korea. More recently Eric began working in the entertainment industry.
WHO'S WHO
Vanessa Vander Pluym
Vanessa Vander Pluym is a stunt performer and a veteran actor of comedy, drama and action roles.
Vanessa Vander Pluym was born in Manhattan Beach and...
NEVER FORGOTTEN
Franco Columbu was Amazing in So Many Ways
Franco Columbu was 78 when he died in a drowning accident in San Teodoro, Sardinia, Italy on August 30, 2019. He was an Italian...
IN THE NEWS
Hong Kong Based Reel East has Last of Bruce Lee Legacy
Hong Kong based Reel East has all that remains of the classic movie memorabilia from Bruce Lee’s legendary movies!
The company sells the posters, lobbycards...
MOVIE NIGHT
The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970)
Director: Kang Cheng
Writers: Di-Yi Chen (as Di Yi Chen), Kang Cheng
Stars: Ping Chin, Hua Yueh, Chiao Chiao
The Twelve Gold Medallions (Shi er jin pai)...
Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018)
Director: Dimitri Logothetis
Writer: Dimitri Logothetis
Stars: Alain Moussi, Christopher Lambert, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Fight and Stunt Coordinator: Jean-Francois Lachapelle
Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018) takes place a year after Kickboxer:...
DOCUMENTARIES
Iron Fists and Kung-Fu Kicks (2019)
The Iron Fists and Kung-Fu Kicks (2019) documentary is the history of Hong Kong martial arts cinema and its influence. The documentary examines the...
Director Maria Morgunova Interview About Karate in Ontario: The Uphill Battle
Julian Galitsin: The Uphill Battle is an award-winning documentary. There are many leading karate experts in Ontario including coaches, judges, and elite athletes who...
Our Authors
Carl Ciarfalio
A 40-year entertainment industry veteran, Carl Ciarfalio has killed and been killed, beaten and been beaten, fallen off buildings and cliffs, rappelled from helicopters,...
TRAINING
Aidas Reklys Seminar
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Central Time (CDT), 8 time national champion, international...
FEATURED
Top 20 Martial Arts Films of All Time
Drunken Master 2 - Trailer
01:20
Original Chinese Connection (Jing wu men) Trailer
04:40
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) original trailer
03:43
Legendary Weapons of China (1982) original trailer
03:16
Come Drink With Me (1966) original trailer
03:52
Swordsman II (1991) trailer
04:40
Duel to the Death (1983) - Ching Siu-Tung - Trailer - [HD]
02:05
Martial Club (1981) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 武館
01:10
Tai Chi Master trailer
01:09
Moon Warriors (1993) - Trailer
02:15
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain - trailer
02:04
The Blade (HK 1995) - Trailer
02:26
Drunken Master (1978) trailer
04:17
The Shaolin Temple (1982) original trailer
02:53
The Prodigal Son Trailer
02:03
The Master | Trailer | 1980
01:02
Legend of the Fox trailer
01:10
One-Armed Swordsman (1967) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 獨臂刀
01:05
EVENTS • AWARDS • CELEBRATIONS
CAREER ADVICE
Million Dollar Idea
TIP #7
How can I ensure that no one will steal my million dollar idea?
1. Register it with the WGA.
2. Mail a certified copy of...
HOW TO
The Anatomy of a Fight Scene
In The Anatomy of a Fight Scene, Tri Nguyen breaks down how expertly timed fight choreography can show you how to tell a story...
How To Ruin A Fight Scene
Fred Williamson, star of That Man Bolt, learns the strenuous art of falling
under the watchful eye of stunt choreographer Emil Farkas (Center)
"I haven't done...
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