martial arts

Martial Arts 50 Movie Pack Collection
$29.98
First thing i'd like to point out is that the listing that amazon shows for this (as far as the movies go) is incorrect. The listing as amazon puts it is the same as the original release (which is NOT to be confused with the new version, of which the picture is shown) with the exception of "TNT jackson". Instead of "TNT jackson" you get Fist of Fear, Touch of death.

Now since amazon is listing the picture for the re-release of this box set, im going to assume that's the version they are selling. It should be noted that along with "TNT jackson", you get four other movies which are:

Breakout from oppression
Day of the Panther
Jive Turkey
The Guy from harlem

the movies they replace are the aformentioned "Fist of fear, touch of death" along with

Death Machines
Death of a ninja
Sister Street Fighter
Ten Fingers of death (which to Morgoth, is the Jackie chan movie Master with cracked fingers under an alternate title)

Also the movie with chow yun fat in it is entitled "the Head hunter".

The easiest way to tell the difference is that the original (and it should be noted BETTER) version has a non-descript guy on the cover as opposed to bruce lee.

Now that thats out of the way, I can get on to the other thing i wanted to mention.

I'd like to thank morgoth for pointing out Shadow Ninja. I have had this movie pack since at least the time when it first came out, and never bothered to check out that movie until i read his review of this pack last night. When I got home i popped the movie in and was thoroughly entertained. So thank you.

Now on to the actual reivew of the pack itself....

due to the fact that i have seen little if any of the movies featured all the way through, i shall end this review by giving a list of the more noteworthy movies to look out for on this pack.

The aformentioned Shadow Ninja (which should definitly be the first movie to watch as soon as you get this.)
Tiger Love
Kung Fu arts
Chase Step by Step
Deadly Duo AKA Two Great Cavaliers (which is not to be confused with the Ti Lung epic of the same name)
Fighting Mad
The Master: Max and out of time step (which are actually episodes of a tv series)
The heroes of Shaolin 1 and 2
The impossible kid (a martial arts movie featuring A MIDGET! has to be seen to be believed!)
The street fighter, Return of the street fighter (a duo of great movies featuring samurai master sonny chiba)
Ten fingers of death AKA Master with cracked fingers (possibly jackie chan's first starring role and a great movie)
Snake Fist Dynamo (mentioning it only to say look for the brooklyn zu version called dragon snake fist thats uncut)

if i've missed any it would be because i haven't actually seen them and therefore do not know they are good.

Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts
$22.95
This book is a great read for anyone wanting to improve their flexibility - not just for the martial artist. Mr. Kim informs the read about why we strectch, how stretching works, and how to implement a strectching program. A great read for anyone.

72 Sq. Ft. Martial Arts Reversible Black Gray (3/4 Inch Thick, 18 Tiles, Double Sided + Borders) 'We Sell Mats' Anti-fatige Interlocking EVA Foam Flooring-each Tile 2' x 2' x 3/4" thick.
$179.99
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Ultimate Martial Arts Collection (6pc)
$24.98
Contains these 18 movies on 6 DVD's:

CHINESE CONNECTION
Set in the early 20th century Shanghai, Bruce Lee delivers what many fans consider to be his best performance.
1972/1 hr. 45 min./Color/Not Rated: Not Suitable For Children

KUNG FU: PUNCH OF DEATH
In one of his earliest film roles, Meng Fei stars as a gifted but proud young martial arts student.
1972/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

FISTS OF BRUCE LEE
A non-stop action film that sees a fighter (Bruce Li) fall in love with the daughter of a martial arts master. When she is kidnapped, he must use every move in his fighting repertoire to win her back from the clutches of evil.
1978/1 hr. 32 min./Color/Rated: R

SAMURAI REINCARNATION
Martial arts, fantasy, and horror blend in a film for the action fan.
1981/1 hr. 20 min./Color/Rated: R

SNAKE-CRANE SECRET
Fighting to keep an ancient book of sacred kung-fu teachings from falling into the wrong hands, a family is faced wih deadly odds in this fast paced martial arts classic.
1976/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Not Rated: May Not Be Suitable For All Audiences

DUEL OF THE IRON FISTS
David Chiang plays a self-defense master in this kung-fu classics that showcases the ultimate fightinbg style of one-on-one rivalry. Raw skill and technique shine in the spotlight in this superbly photographied and edited movie.
1972/1 hr. 42 min./Color/Rated: R

CHINESE HERCULES
Bolo Yeung stars in this action-packed flick about a gentle giant who's patience is tested.
1973/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

MILITANT EAGLE
The forces of good and evil clash in this timeless kung-fu story of family allegiances, betrayal, revenge, and conspiracy.
1974/1 hr. 33 min./Color/Not Rated: Not Suitable For Children

DRAGON LEE VS. THE FIVE BROTHERS
An evil man with plans to take over the empire sends five warriors out in search of his enemies, in order for them to be eliminated.
1981/1 hr. 27 min./Color/Not Rated: May Not Be Suitable For Children

THE REAL BRUCE LEE
Drawing on footage thought to be lost, then discovered in Chinese archives, this documentary-style film includes scenes of Bruce Lee as a child actor, a clip of Bruce and his real father acting together, and explosive performances from his first four films.
1979/1 hr. 35 min./Color/Rated: R

BRUCE LEE: THE MAN, THE MYTH
Filmed on location, it follows Bruce Lee as he journeys around the world to settle in America, where he begins his succesful film career.
1976/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

FIST OF FURY
This is the movie that made Bruce Lee an international star.
1971/1 hr. 38 min./Color/Rated: R

STREET FIGHTER
Sonny Chiba stars as Terry Tsuguri, a deadly antihero whose fists and feet belong to anyone who'll pay.
1974/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

RETURN OF THE STREET FIGHTER
This time Terry Tsuguri's hired by the Yakuza to silence a witness.
1975/1 hr. 22 min./Color/Rated: R

CRIPPLED MASTERS
Frankie Shem and Jackie Conn play a couple of Kung Fu fighters who are left crippled when their evil master betrays them. Now the duo are out for revenge.
1979/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

BRUCE LEE FIGHTS BACK FROM THE GRAVE
When a lightening bolt strikes the grave of Bruce Lee, it sparks a chain of events that sees a young martial arts fighter avenge his friend's death.
1976/1 hr. 24 min./Color/Rated: R

TATTOO CONNECTION
Bolo Yeung and Jim Kelly pair up as an unstoppable fighting team.
1978/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

RAGE OF THE MASTERS
Set in China's Ching Dynasty, the film revolves around athletic Jimmy Wang Yu's character and the kidnapped commissioner ma Chuicau who is accidentally saved by a Kung Fu master.
1976/1 hr. 30 min./Color/Rated: R

BONUS FEATURES
Martial Arts Cinema
Martial Arts Trivia Quiz
The Yin And Yang of Adventure Cinema
Bruce Lee Biography
Sonny Chiba Biography
The History Of Martial Arts