Surprise episode drop! That’s right, we are a few days ahead of schedule, because we have a special Bruce Lee themed episode in honor of the Little Dragon’s birthday! This time around, we are examining his revenge driven Kung Fu masterpiece- ‘Fist of Fury’! His second feature film after his return to Hong Kong in the early 70’s, ‘Fist of Fury’ focuses on the fictional character of Chen Zhen, as he sets out to avenge the death of his master, the real life folk-hero Huo Yuanjia, in the international settlement of early 20th century Shanghai. Filled with ferocious Kung Fu battles, masterful melod ..read more

It’s been a long time in the making, but this week we finally drop our long awaited ‘Top 5 Martial Arts Movie Soundtracks’ episode!This was a fun, but EXTREMELY difficult episode for us as there are SO MANY great films that could have made this list. To narrow it down to 5 was no easy task, and not to brag, but I think we did a pretty darn good job! Listen in as we discuss our entries, why we thought these films were worthy, and why some others ALMOST made the lists, but just couldn’t quite make the cut! You can listen to The Martial Arts Mania Podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts an ..read more

It’s been a bit crazy for us here at the Martial Arts Mania Podcast, and we apologize about missing last week, but we’re back with another great episode! We are doing our 5th edition of our fan favorite “Kung Fu Comfort Films”! Listen in as we discuss some of our absolute favorite martial arts films that we go back to again and again, whether we want to sit down and enjoy a stellar film, or just have a bit of nostalgic escapism! We’ve got entries from Sammo Hung, Donnie Yen, Sonny Chiba, and many more! If you prefer to see our lovely faces, the YouTube video for the episode will be out Friday ..read more

It’s that time of year again, and therefore we are proud to present our 2nd annual spooky Halloween themed martial arts cinema episode! This year, we are talking about the crème de la crème of horror infused martial arts cinema, and one of the greatest comic book movies to ever grace the silver screen… BLADE! Starring the one and only Wesley Snipes, and featuring the likes of Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and N’Bushe Wright, this tale of the half-human/half-vampire superhero is not only a slick as hell, highly kinetic, pulse-pounding action thrill ride, but also the catalyst for what would ..read more

We are a bit late this week, but NEW EPISODE ALERT! This time around, we are reviewing the balls to the wall, absolutely insane, fanatical stunt showcase that is ‘Bangkok Knockout’. Helmed by Thai action cinema legend Panna Rittikrai, and featuring his team of stunt performers, this is one of the hardest hitting action spectacles of the last 15 years. Listen in as we break down the movie, what we liked about it, and why you should go check it out right now! If you prefer to see our lovely faces, the YouTube video for the episode will be out Friday! Don’t forget to subscribe, download, like, an ..read more

Bruce Lee- the Dragon. Considered by many to be the greatest martial artist of all time… one of the most iconic individuals of the 20th century… one in a million, that could never be replicated… but that doesn’t mean people weren’t going to try! That’s right, this week we are reviewing the INCREDIBLE documentary ‘Enter the Clones of Bruce’, which explores the wonderfully weird, wacky and absolutely BONKERS world of Bruceploitation! Featuring Bruce LE, Bruce LI, DRAGON Lee, Bruce LEung, Bruce LO, and many more, this brilliant examination of one of the most unique and fascinating sub genres of c ..read more

It’s the ancient and the contemporary. The traditional and the modern. The ultimate representation of good vs. evil. When two warriors from the Ming dynasty are catapulted 300 years into the future- one a righteous man of honor, the other a sociopathic predator- they must navigate a present day Hong Kong, while simultaneously trying to find their way back to the past. With a stoic leading man performance from genre favorite Yuen Biao, and an absolutely terrifying villainous turn from Yuen Wah, ‘The Iceman Cometh’ is an entertaining, genre-melding entry from the golden era of 1980’s Hong Kong c ..read more

This week in celebration of our SUPER 100th episode, we are taking a look at one of the greatest action movie sequels of all time, ‘Supercop’! The third entry in Jackie Chan’s Police Story series, this time around, we see Hong Kong police detective Chan Ka-Kui (Kevin Chan) go undercover to infiltrate a notorious drug lord’s operation, and bring his deadly empire to a halt! Starting off in mainland China, and bouncing from Hong Kong to Thailand to Malaysia, this international adventure is chock-full of amazing fight scenes, crazy explosions, and some of the most insane stunt work ever captured ..read more

A tough as nails Hong Kong detective. A hard-boiled cop from Japan. And 4 blood brothers driven by a vow of vengeance. When their paths cross, the fists, bullets, and blood bring a reign of terror across Hong Kong! This week we are discussing the high-octane, absolutely brilliant, Hong Kong action classic, ‘Royal Warriors’. Starring the one and only Michelle Yeoh, and featuring the equally as talented Hiroyuki Sanada, this 1986 production features some of the hardest hitting, most ferocious fight scenes of any Hong Kong film EVER, as well as a shoot em up scene that would make John Woo proud ..read more

This week Gavin and I are taking a look at the Korean action thriller ‘The Roundup’ starring the ultimate macho man of cinema himself, Ma Dong-Seok! Portraying a tough as nails cop with devastating power in his fists, he’ll stop at nothing to get the job done, and make sure the bad guys are brought to Justice! Punching, kicking, and Judo throwing his way through both Vietnam and South Korea, Detective Ma Seok-Do is a human freight train on a collision course with any criminal that stands in his way! With some insanely powerful fisticuffs, vicious knife fights, and brutal takedowns, this one wi ..read more