This week, we’re breaking away from the usual format of reviewing martial arts films and doing our very first Karate Combat recap/breakdown! Joining me for this inaugural episode is coach, trainer and multi-time kickboxing and MMA champion German ‘The Bat’ Baltazar! Listen in as we breakdown Karate Combat 45: Dubai- Karate vs. Muay Thai! This was an especially fun card with the contrast in styles, the special ruleset, and some of the VERY big names they had fighting on it. We give our honest critique of what we liked and didn’t like about the event, what appeals to us about Karate Combat, and ..read more

New episode alert! This week we are tackling the brand new, pulse-pounding epic- Monkey Man! A cinematic experience like nothing you’ve ever seen, this non-stop thrill ride will keep your eyes glued to the screen from start to finish! Ultimately captivating from the beginning, but consciously aware of narrative structure, first time Director/ writer/star Dev Patel brilliantly creates a slow burning yet highly kinetic, viscerally mesmerizing, in your face revenge thriller! Deeply engrained in multiple cultures, genres, and cinematic modes- Patel proves himself as an all around powerhouse with o ..read more

This week, Gavin and I are tackling the very difficult task of reviewing the new action picture Road House (2024), the remake of the beloved 80’s fight-fest classic. Reviews have been mixed to say the least, with some people loving it, and others absolutely despising it. We try to give as fair of a review as possible, sharing what we loved about it (*hint hint* a certain unhinged and absolutely maniacal Irish henchman) and what we were EXTREMELY annoyed by (*hint hint* a WEAK script and even WEAKER CG). Listen in as we dissect what the film got right, what it got terribly wrong, and what we ca ..read more

This week Gavin and I discuss our past epic weekend in which we went to the double Jackie Chan screening at the New Beverly Cinema! Featuring two of Jackie’s classic films, ‘Drunken Master II’ and 'Mr. Nice Guy', it was most definitely a screening to remember! Listen in as we discuss what we liked about the screenings (and surprisingly disliked), our time hanging out/training with our sensei Peter ‘Sugarfoot’ Cunningham, and all the delicious food we chowed down on! You can listen to The Martial Arts Mania Podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart Podcasts! Don’t forget to subs ..read more

We’ve been crunched for time and super busy with other projects recently, but we managed to squeeze in a recording yesterday, so here you go! Kung Fu Comfort Films vol. 6! Listen in as we discuss some of our favorite films we go back to again and again. Whether it’s for background noise, or a proper sit down viewing, these films entertain us no matter how many times we watch them and have a nostalgia factor level of ? Don’t forget to subscribe, download, like, and share with your friends! Thanks again for your continued support and we hope you enjoy ..read more

We are back with a VERY special episode for you guys. This week, we have the honor and privilege of interviewing the multi-talented Max Huang! Lifelong martial artist, musician, actor, stuntman, choreographer, director, and member of the Jackie Chan stunt team (just to name a few of his accomplishments) you probably remember him best from his FATALLY awesome, scene stealing role as Kung Lao in 2021’s Mortal Kombat! A true fan of the Kung fu movie genre, we had a blast talking anything and everything Kung fu movie related. Listen in as we discuss a whole series of topics, ranging from his time ..read more

This week we are back with everyone’s favorite Kung fu superstar, Jackie Chan, and one of his MANY Chinese New Year releases- City Hunter! An absolutely wacky, over the top, action extravaganza, filled wall-to-wall with Wong Jing’s trademark irreverent humor, this manga adaptation is one of the most unique entries in Jackie’s long and storied filmography. With a great supporting cast, including the always talented Gary Daniels and one of the best “gwei-lo” baddies of all time, Richard Norton, there is enough solid martial arts action mixed in with the slapstick scenarios to keep the hardcore f ..read more

We’re back! This time around, we are breaking some of our own rules and discussing an 80’s classic that although is not a “martial arts film” has plenty of fight scenes in it, as well as a couple of martial arts sequences as well. In honor of the passing of the legendary Carl Weathers, we are discussing his epically fun starring vehicle from 1988, ‘Action Jackson’. The epitome of why 80’s cinema was such a good time, ‘Action Jackson’ is wall to wall filled with excitement; ranging from fist fights, explosions, musical sequences, chase scenes, and so much more, you can’t help but have a good ti ..read more

We’re FINALLY back, and BADder than ever, with BAD CITY! Maybe our favorite martial arts film of 2023 (and definitely the most underrated), this tale of Yakuza vs cops has all the makings of an action classic. Gritty, grizzled detectives who punch and kick their way to justice? Check✅ Evil crime lords who savagely kill anyone in their way? Check✅ Bone crunching fight scenes including a 15+ minute martial arts finale!? DOUBLE CHECK!!!! ✅✅Listen in as we share why we enjoyed this movie so much, why the martial arts sequences are so good, and why star Hitoshi Ozawa needs to be in more movies!!! D ..read more

We’ve been absent extra long again, but we are back with a super fun episode where we review the over the top, zany, hard-hitting, Japanese action extravaganza- Bushido Man! Following wandering warrior Toramaru, a student of “the Cosmic Way”, on his journey to become the best fighter in Japan, this film is a showcase for some PHENOMENAL martial arts sequences, utilizing a multitude of different styles, weapons, as well as an eclectic cast of eccentric characters all too willing to throw down with our protagonist. Listen in as we break down the different fight scenes, why we enjoy this movie so ..read more