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FEATURED VIDEOS Originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. The Way of the Warrior series offered western audiences a first hand authentic glance into the martial arts world of China and south east Asia. I hope you enjoy this selection - Philip

Karate The Way of the Fist	Way of the Warrior: Karate This episode follows the master of a small karate dojo on the island Okinawa where the martial art of karate was first created.
Escrima The Filipino way	Way of the Warrior: Escrima This episode follows the very old, yet ever developing, Filipino martial art which teaches one how to defend against and use knives.
Kungfu The Hard Way	Way of the Warrior: Kungfu Documentary about the spread of Kung Fu through out the world. With this the episode following schools in Hong Kong, Britain and the US.
Samurai The Samurai Way	Way of the Warrior: Samurai This episode follows an ancient Dojo in Japan who still practice the Samurai way.
Kendo/Aikido The Sporting Way	Way of the Warrior: Kendo & Aikido This episode follows the history and development of Aikido & Kendo explaining why they took the sporting path and yet still maintain their spirituality.
Shorinji Kenpo The New Way	Way of the Warrior: Shorinji Kenpo Follows the main Shorinji Kempo temple on Shikoku Island which has close ties to a new school of Buddhism including history & present state

 

Culture Documentaries

Discovery Channel: The Seven Wonders of China

Ever want to go to China and see some of the wonderful locations and sites? Discovery Channel brings us closer to the 7 Wonders of ancient China, from its history and architecture... (NEW)!

Discovery Channel: Kendo's 8th Dan Testing

National Geographic Documentary about the practice of Kendo, "The way of the Sword" and the process of becoming an 8th Dan (English/Korean Subs)

Discovery Channel: China's Rise to Superpower

Those who do not play with China will lose out first. Gain a deeper understanding of China through this series. (English/Chinese Subs)

The Awakening Fire

How do we create hope? This film looks into Shinnyo-en and the ways into which their sect of Buddhism exists to answer this difficult question. (English)

CCTV 6 Olympic Film Report

Special on Martial arts film's and their influence throughout the world, featuring students and staff of South Coast Martial Arts. (Chinese Language)

Live Performances & TV

Shaolin Martial Arts Performance Live show of contemporary Shaolin Martial Arts

K-Star Global Martial Arts Competition (Shenzhen TV)

Descendants of the Dragon (Beijing TV)

Martial Arts Lectures & Learning

Shaolin Learning: Luohan Quan  Instruction by Zhang Shi Jie (Part 1) (Part 2)

Shaolin Temple Video on Shaolin History & Martial Arts (Chinese Language)

Shaolin Applications by Shi De Jian (Chinese with English Subs)

Origins of Shaolin Kungfu & Excercises by Zhu Tianxi (Chinese & English)

Martial Arts Forms Demonstration

American Kenpo: Short Form 3

Wushu Forms: 5 Stance Form

Wushu Forms: Advanced Chang Quan (Long Fist)

Shaolin Forms: Qi Xing Quan (Seven Star Fist)

Shaolin Forms: Da Hong Quan (Big Flooding Fist)

Shaolin Forms: Ruo Quan (Soft Fist)

Shaolin Forms: Luohan Quan (Enlightened One Fist)

Shaolin Forms: Jin Gang Quan (Vajra Fist)

Shaolin Weapon Forms: Wu Lung Dao (Five Dragons Saber)