SEASON FIVE: EPISODE SEVEN: KATA-THE HEART OF KARATE

It has been said that kata is the heart of karate. Revered by traditionalists as an invaluable training tool for the exploration of body, mind and spirit and decried by many contemporary stylists as unnecessary and even unrealistic as a method of training, these pre-arranged patterns of movement are more controversial today than ever before. This week, we'll take a look at the role of forms work through highlights of Legend Productions' latest documentary on the subject featuring performances by and interviews with Harry Cook, Alistair Mitchell, Elwyn Hall, Frank Brennan, Enoeda Sensei, Terry O' Neil and many more. [Preview Episode] [View Episode]

 

Host: Sifu Jim Leporati

 

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SEASON FIVE: EPISODE EIGHT: THE WAY OF TEA

Tea: next to water it is the most commonly consumed beverage on earth. Yet, just how many understand its history? Its medicinal and spiritual powers? Masters of selecting, brewing and serving tea are famed throughout the East where, even there, they are few in number. This week on Martial Arts View, we'll visit the tea room of Master Ken Lo. Poet, painter, calligrapher, tea and kung fu master, Sifu Lo will explain the connection between this most ancient of drinks and the art of kung fu, the art of meditation, the art of living and of enlightenment itself. [Preview Episode] [View Episode]

Host: Sifu Jim Leporati

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SEASON FIVE: EPISODE NINE: THE KNOCKOUT

Knockout! The very word carries with it connotations of power, dominance, even sexuality. This week we'll look at the anatomical and physiological effects of the knockout as well as profile some of its greatest exponents from the worlds of boxing, MMA, K1, Karate, even street fighting. If you like non-stop action and are prepared to witness some of the most brutal knockouts you're ever likely to see, you definitely won't want to miss this! [Preview Episode] [View Episode]

 

Hosts: Sifu Jim Leporati and Lynette Calabrese

 

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