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The Expendables 2 Video Game Detailed, With Screenshots

June 29th, 2012

Cover? We don't need no stinking cover!

Ever since the announcement of The Expendables 2, many gamers have been left to wonder just what the video game version of the cinematic beefcake-fest will look like. Will it be an FPS? Perhaps a third-person shooter? Turn-based strategy? Well the latest Ubisoft press release is here to shed some fiery light on the details of the game. Oh and there's some screenshots there too.

Continue reading to check out the rest of the screenshots.

(via Joystiq)

Martial Arts Actor Spotlight: Dolph Lundgren

June 27th, 2012

Close to two months ago Time magazine featured an interesting list of "Brilliant Classroom Characters: The Top 10 Wicked Smart Actors". While much of the list is worth taking a look at, one name stood out more than others. Dolph Lundgren, whose martial arts action background could inspire jealousy alone, also maintains a shockingly impressive academic background that few people seem to realize.

Continue reading for a brief rundown of some of Mr. Lundgren's more impressive accomplishments both on and off screen.

via (Time Entertainment)

Young Female Martial Arts Student Uses Kung Fu Expertise To Subdue Attackers

June 26th, 2012

The big news in martial arts today didn't have anything to do with top-winning karate champion or the latest mixed martial arts fight. As the above video interview shows, two Washington teens were given a rude awakening when they accosted young kung fu practitioner, Priscilla Dang.

Perhaps the most fascinating element of the story involved how well Priscilla handles the situation mentally. As she describes the events, one gets the sense that she was almost completely aware of her training during the entire exchange. No easy feat given the situation which ultimately culminated in one of the boys brandishing a knife.

Better Memory Through Tai Chi: New Study Connects Brain Health To Ancient Martial Art

June 26th, 2012

If you or someone you love is at high risk for the devastating disease of Alzheimer's a new study may prove some aid in combating the most familiar symptoms.

A recent collaborative undertaking between University of South Florida and Fudan University (Shanghai) discovered marked increases in brain volume as well as memory function in elderly Chinese. What was the contributing factor to the improvement? According to the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, the seniors were on a regiment of Tai Chi classes for three times a week.

Continue reading for more interesting details regarding this unique study, or check out the link below for the full press release.

(Press Realease)

Jackie Chan Breaks Bricks While Holding An Egg, Egg Remains Unharmed

June 26th, 2012

It wasn't too long ago that the internet was ablaze with Jackie Chan fans begging the martial artist not to retire from action films. It wasn't a full 24-hours after making the statement that Mr. Chan felt compelled to better explain his meaning. The internet was appeased.

And now, for your viewing pleasure, we have a clip of Jackie Chan on a German television show of some kind. What the show is about is unimportant (which is good because I have absolutely no idea), but what is important is that it features Jackie performance an amazing physical feat using only an egg and some bricks. Watch and be amazed.

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