SEASON THREE: EPISODE ONE: SEVILLIAN STEEL: THE ART OF SPANISH KNIFE FIGHTING




The martial tradition of Europe is as rich as that of Asia. Among the European fighting arts, the knife fighting arts of Seville Spain are regarded highly for their explosivity and deadliness. In this episode, we profile Maestro James Loriega of the Raven Arts Institute of Sevillian Steel who gives us a unique glimpse into this seldom seen, brutally effective fighting art. [Preview Episode] [View Episode]

Host: Sifu Jim Leporati

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SEASON THREE: EPISODE TWO: THE LEGACY OF THE DRAGON

Bruce Lee. His very name is synonymous with the martial arts. He was at once American and Chinese, an innovator and a philosopher, an actor and a tireless promoter of the martial arts. Much has been written and said about arguably the most important figure in martial arts history, but what was his real legacy? This episode examines every facet of the Bruce Lee phenomenon, from his introduction of eclecticism and cross-training into martial arts to the ruthless exploitation of his image that followed his untimely death. [Preview Episode]

Host: Sifu Jim Leporati

 

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SEASON THREE: EPISODE THREE: CHINESE WUSHU AND OLYMPIC COMPETITION

Dazzling in its complexity and beauty, Chinese Wushu is practiced by millions of people in China as a national sport and by millions more around the globe for health and self-defense. It's standardized and tailor-made for competition, yet a controversy rages over its Olympic acceptance even on the eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This week, MAV takes a look at Wushu and explores the issues around its Olympic future. [Preview Episode]

Host: Sifu Jim Leporati

 

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