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The world's best Martial Arts documentaries
Martial Arts of Japan
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"The World's best Martial Arts documentaries"
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The Immortal Path: The Tao of Tai Chi Chuan
Explore the Martial Arts of Wudang Mountain and Tai Chi Chuan with our guide, Wudang Grandmaster and Taoist Priest Zhong Yun Long
"Art of the Japanese Sword blew the doors off the documentary I have seen produced by National Geographic."
— RAYMOND ALLEN. USA
From our Blog
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Jon Braeley by Black Belt Magazine
The story of Jon Braeley and Empty Mind Films from Black Belt Magazine. Somewhere between a Hollywood action flick and…
Trailer: One Shot. One Life
In Kyudo or Japanese Archery one must look beyond technique to become a true master.
Chen Village by Journal of Martial Arts
In Chen Village, director Jon Braeley has captured taijiquan’s history, recorded valuable interviews with masters and…
Kendo Enbu Taikai in Kyoto
A compilation of the 8th dan Kendo matches that took place in Kyoto at the Butokuden in 2012