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I love martial arts films. Ever since I was a child I have been captivated by just how awesome the martial arts are. Finally, when I was in high school, after seeing Jet Li’s Fearless, I decided that it was time for me to embark upon my martial arts career. In many of these films a young protagonist finds a wise old master who trains him in a particular fighting methodology. Similarly, I set out to find my wise old master. After a quick google search I found a dojo in my area and enrolled as a student with a couple of my friends. I loved it. When I came to college I joined the jmu tkd group so I could keep training. I only wish that I had copycatted the media in this case at a younger age. While it was disappointing to learn that learning this ancient art wouldn’t allow me to fly or take on hundreds of opponents simultaneously, its been a lot of fun. I think that media depictions of martial arts have inspired many kids like me to at least try training in a martial art. Especially with the popularity of UFC (which is both a result of the popularity of martial arts, and now a factor in driving it) martial arts have experienced a resurgence in popular culture. Has anyone else tried a martial arts move they saw on tv, or likewise tried to learn martial arts because of the media?

My Dad was obsessed with Bruce Lee. So, my middle name is Lee. Jet Li is awesome as well.
ReplyDeleteI finally got to watch "Enter the Dragon" over the summer. It was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with Kung Fu movies. Just bought and watched Jet Li's "Fist of Legend" this weekend. It was awesome, definitely something to check out. Also Jackie Chan's "Legend of the Drunken Master" is a must see.
ReplyDeleteMartial arts are so cool.
"Enter the Dragon" is the best movie ever! He was the first to do all of his stunts. Piece of trivia, during the breaks from filming the competitions, he would fight the extras because they thought they were badass enough to mess with Bruce Lee. He also would blindfold himself and let the kids try to touch him...they never could.
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