Actress Lee Si-young has joined the South Korean national boxing squad after winning a tryout tournament on April 24. She can now represent Korea in international competitions, and also in contention for a spot in the 2014 Asian Games. It's not … [Read more...] about Korean actress joins national boxing team
Martial Arts
Martial arts, combat sports and pop culture
Taekwondo shuffle in Korea
Cool video... a fusion of dances, acrobatics and taekwondo at Busan Film Festival in South Korea in October 2011. The street show was held to promote Thai-Korean martial arts film, The Kick, which was showcased at the annual movie event. [Update 2015] … [Read more...] about Taekwondo shuffle in Korea
The Raid (2011) movie trailer
Trailer for Indonesian film, The Raid, which won plaudits at the Toronto Film Festival last month. Some say it's one of the best action movie in years; and there's also news that it's getting a Hollywood remake. Violent content warning... Pretty … [Read more...] about The Raid (2011) movie trailer
Hong Kong stewardess learn martial arts
Hong Kong Airlines has made it compulsory for their cabin crew to learn Wing Chun, a famous Chinese martial art which focuses on close-ranged battle. It's said that it will help the flight attendants to be better prepared against drunkards and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong stewardess learn martial arts
Cutest taekwondo fight
Two little Japanese kids' taekwondo sparring... … [Read more...] about Cutest taekwondo fight
Lee Si-young is a boxing champ
Korean actress Lee Si-young recently made headline by winning her first boxing championship, presumably in an amateur (or intermediate) tournament. It's not uncommon for celebrities to have a hobby like every other person, but it's definitely unusual to see … [Read more...] about Lee Si-young is a boxing champ
Ninja Assassin – Rain’s training and stunt choreography
Video of Korean pop star Rain's martial art training for movie "Ninja Assassin" and other stunt choreographies arranged by action design studio 87eleven... Rain is starring as a deadly assassin who was kidnapped and trained to be a killing machine … [Read more...] about Ninja Assassin – Rain’s training and stunt choreography
The Legend of Chun Li movie trailer
Trailer for American martial arts action movie Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li. Kristin Kreuk stars as the title character; and the cast also includes Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Robin Shou, Moon Bloodgood, Josie Ho, Taboo and Michael Clarke Duncan. In … [Read more...] about The Legend of Chun Li movie trailer
Beijing Olympics roundup (6)
Some random news about Beijing Olympics 2008... Liu Xiang leaving the trackLiu Xiang quits World and Olympic champion Liu Xiang has withdrew from the 110m hurdle event following a right foot injury. Liu's appearance was in doubt when it was reported … [Read more...] about Beijing Olympics roundup (6)
Beijing Olympics roundup (4)
Some random stuff about Beijing Olympics... Bush is happy US president George W Bush visited the US women's beach volleyball team on August 9 during their training session. It was a happy visit obviously... Hmmmm... (Image from Chinanews) … [Read more...] about Beijing Olympics roundup (4)