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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
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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