January 23rd, 2013
(center)(a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/redbox-review-universal-soldier-4-day-of-reckoning")(img src="http://www.karatemart.com/images/blog/Redbox-Review_Universal_Soldier_Banner.jpg")(/a)(/center)(br /)(br /)This post marks the first of what will hopefully become a regular series on the old martial arts blog. In brief, I'll be taking the newest martial arts flicks available to rent and reviewing them for you. What may appear at first to be a cleverly veiled excuse to write about the newest action movies is in fact a truly valuable service. A service in which I'll let you know whether said movies are worth your hard-earned free time. (br /)(br /)After all, your time is valuable right? When two hours of movie relaxation could be two hours of martial arts training, it's best to spend one's time effectively. A bad movie can be the deadliest of bullets, killing hours that you will never see again. I am here to take that bullet for you.(br /)(br /)So, without further explanation, let's get on with it. Continue reading for the thrilling conclusion to our thoughts on (b)Universal Soldier 4: Day of Reckoning(/b).
January 18th, 2013
January 26th will mark the official break of former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson from the UFC. While it's been no huge secret that the mixed martial artist has been unhappy in working under the promoter, what hasn't been quite clear is what his plans may be for his career after the UFC. Some questions were answered today however as Jackson held a conference today during which he expressed an interest in either boxing as kickboxing as possibilities. A true showman, Jackson was quoted as saying "I just want to entertain people. I want to be very exciting. Maybe I want to try some boxing or do some kickboxing". Unfortunately for (i)A-Team(/i) fans, there was no mention of acting.
(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/mma/post/_/id/16103/rampage-considering-move-to-boxing")ESPN(/a))
January 16th, 2013
It has been some time since we last heard anything new about the (a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/martial-arts-mmo-video-shows-off-kung-fu-centered-character-creation")much anticipated martial arts MMORPG(/a) (i)Age of Wushu(/i). Until the games release at the end of last year that is. With the dust finally settling on the reviews, I wanted to give it a closer look before deciding if this game will be taking up any of my hard-earned freetime.(br /)(br /)Continue reading for a more detailed look at this new martial arts game!
January 15th, 2013
Today marks the 48th birthday of one of boxing's legendary competitor, Bernard Hopkins. It also marks the day of his announcement to challenge fellow pugilist Tavoris Cloud for his 175 pound title. Should he emerge from the bout victorious, this will mean a record shattering accomplishment if being on of boxing history's oldest record holders.(br /)(br /)Whether you count yourself a B-Hop fan or not, you have to be a at least a little excited to see if this impressive athlete can pull off such an amazing feat. One thing's for certain, I surely wouldn't want to be in Cloud's shoes come March 9th.
(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing--aging-bull--boxing-wonder-bernard-hopkins-to-challenge-for-world-title-at-48-204218299.html")Yahoo(/a))
January 14th, 2013
So in a little roller coaster of movie rumors today, Zack Snyder has denied the rumors which sprang up today that he was to helm a brand new Star Wars project that was to be a re-imagining of Akira Kurosawa's epic classic (i)Seven Samurai(/i) but filled with Jedi instead. I genuinely got excited about the idea until just moments ago when Snyder denied the rumors of his involvement in any Star Wars project right now, let alone one based on the (i)samurai(/i) film.(br /)(br /)Oh Internet! Why must you fill my heart with such hope only to burst it with your facts?!
(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://filmdrunk.uproxx.com/2013/01/zack-snyder-stand-alone-star-wars-movie-based-on-seven-samurai")FilmDrunk(/a))
