Tale of Ronin becoming a reality

Tale of Ronin - a role playing video game that I was interested in several years ago, but then when radio silent for a long time (to the point I completely forgot about it), looks like is actually going to be available soon.

This popped up on my Facebook feed the other day and completely shocked me.

Now, I'm not really into gaming so I'm not sure how much I will pursue it, but you never know. Maybe it is time for me to give gaming a try, I need something to fill the Karate Kid void that Cobra Kai has left.

(from their Facebook page)

After years of development, we’re ready to let players in for the first time.

Our Steam Playtest is now live. The demo represents the core experience we’re building, a narrative RPG set in feudal Japan, where you live as a ronin and face the consequences of every choice.

This is an early build. We want to know what resonates and what doesn’t. There’s a feedback form directly in the game’s main menu, please use it.

Request access for the demo on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/791630/Tale_of_Ronin/

Playtest closes May 5, 2026.

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https://taleofronin.com/#home

 

Beyond The Belt- The Legend of Karriem ABdAllah

"Beyond The Belt - The Legend of Karriem AbdAllah" is a powerful documentary that delves into the life and groundbreaking contributions of Al-Mu’assis Karriem AbdAllah, a martial arts pioneer from Newark, New Jersey. As the first American to create his own martial arts system, Karriem’s influence stretches far beyond the mat, deeply impacting both the martial arts community and the Black community at large. This film explores his extraordinary journey from the streets of Newark to becoming a world-renowned martial artist and trainer, developing a unique fighting style that produced countless champions.

Karriem made history as the fighter in the world’s first televised MMA bout during the legendary "Thriller in Manila" scorecard, where he faced off against the iconic Jeff Smith. His unapologetic, bold persona—often seen as arrogance—was a necessary response to the racial and social climate of America during his time. Through rare archival footage, personal accounts, and exclusive interviews, Beyond The Belt chronicles how Karriem AbdAllah's revolutionary techniques, unwavering confidence, and fierce determination forever changed the world of martial arts and empowered generations to come.

https://filmfreeway.com/KASystembeyoundthebelt

Master Ken heads to Alabama in 2026

(from the Albertville Open Martial Arts Tournament Facebook page)

Let’s just say…

A very special guest will be joining us this year.

He believes:

• Stomping the groin is always an option.

• Ameri-Do-Te solves everything.

• Rest days are for the weak.

• And if you’re not yelling while striking… are you even striking?

That’s right.

The mustache.

The intensity.

The side-kick that may or may not violate several safety guidelines.

He’s coming to the Albertville Open – July 25 at Sand Mountain Park 👊🔥

This is your chance to:

Compete.

Grab a photo.

Try not to get kicked in the groin.

Go ahead and stretch. You’re going to need it.

Oh, and by the way, this isn't real

Just a Karate Kid fan out there having a little fun dreaming.

Although why you would dream about Jaden Smith being in another Karate Kid movie is beyond me, the kid seems to be out there in la-la-land. On the other hand it would be cool if he were to use martial arts to get his life back together, but don't count on it.

Karate Kid 2 alternate movie poster