Dec 28, 2021
'Cobra Kai: Card Fighter' Brings Your Favorite 'Karate Kid' Characters to Mobile Devices
First, there was the Karate Kid. (Then a whole bunch of sequels and remakes.) Next, there was Cobra Kai. (And then a well-received video game adaptation called Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues.) Now, there's the latest installment in the crane-kicking, hard-striking franchise, a new mobile game dubbed Cobra Kai: Card Fighter.
https://collider.com/cobra-kai-card-fighter-mobile-game-review/
Dec 19, 2021
Dec 18, 2021
Training Mr. Miyagi
Black Belt Magazine 9-16-20
Mr. Miyagi, played by Pat Morita, epitomizes the standard of wisdom, patience, and pure skill anyone should be so lucky to find in a teacher.
The performance netted Morita an Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor. There is no doubt that he was a great actor, but, ironically, the man who played a karate master had no martial arts training prior to taking his famous role.
So who was Mr. Miyagi's sensei? There was another man behind the scenes, coaching Morita on how to not only be a karate practitioner, but a teacher as well. His story is as intricate, poignant and inspiring as any film could be.
(follow link for full story)
Dec 16, 2021
Dec 11, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
Karate vinyl sticker
Nice looking design. This would look good on the back of your car or van even if you didn't study karate.
It can be bought through Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/678505851/karate-logo-vinyl-sticker-decal
Dec 6, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Darryl Vidal, 1983 All Valley Karate Champion
After it was discovered that Daniel and Johnny had fixed the outcome of the 1983 All Valley Championship, Darryl Vidal was crowned champion and was later presented the All Valley trophy.
(Above is a commemorative piece of artwork done by artist "letsbewater" of that trophy presentation.)
Remember, Bobby Brown had been disqualified already for illegal contact on Daniel leaving Darryl, who lost a close match to Johnny in the semi-finals, the only true champion.
Nov 29, 2021
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Nov 13, 2021
Chuck Norris vs Joe Lewis
Follow the link for blog post about the fight history between Chuck Norris and the great Joe Lewis.
http://karate-in-english-lewis-wallace.blogspot.com/2008/03/chuck-norris-accurate-record.html
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
Oct 31, 2021
Ninja Simulator on Steam
I know there are dozens and dozens of ninja video games but this one kind of caught my eye.
Ninja Simulator is an action-adventure stealth game, which takes place in feudal Japan. You will play as a mercenary hired for missions of infiltration, espionage and elimination. Your actions will strengthen or overthrow rival clans and change the course of history.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1323140/Ninja_Simulator/
Oct 26, 2021
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Oct 6, 2021
Ronin (1998) - Japanese Legend - Robert De Niro - Michael Lonsdale
Sep 24, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
It's the day of the Ghost Dog
Tonight I'm going to enjoy Ghost Dog, I haven't watched it in awhile.
The first day of autumn is always Ghost Dog day since that is the day Ghost Dog gets paid. If you've seen the film you'll know what I mean.
Sep 16, 2021
Engage in combat
"Engage in combat fully determined to die and you will be alive; wish to survive in the battle and you will surely meet death." - Uesugi Kenshin
Sep 10, 2021
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Aug 31, 2021
We are lucky
Imagine if they had not.
Aug 20, 2021
Celebrity Drive: Actor Ralph Macchio
Aug 14, 2021
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Aug 4, 2021
Jul 27, 2021
Cobra Kai earns Emmy nomination!
On July 13th the nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced and Cobra Kai was there with a nomination for best comedy series!
Their competition will be:
ABC's "Black-ish"
Netflix's "Emily in Paris"
HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant"
HBO Max's "Hacks"
Netflix's "The Kominsky Method"
Hulu's "Pen15"
Apple TV's "Ted Lasso"
https://deadline.com/2021/07/2021-emmy-nominations-list-1234791599/
Jul 21, 2021
Jul 14, 2021
Martial arts in the park
I'm always impressed whenever I see a photo or a video of kids in Asia, usually in China, in the early morning learning martial arts in the park.
Jul 8, 2021
Jun 27, 2021
Jun 20, 2021
Early Cobra Kai 4 fan art
Karate Kid 3 really was a horrible movie.
It will be interesting to see though if they can redeem the Terry Silver character, who could have been interesting if the story had not been so bizarre, upon his return in Cobra Kai IV.
We shall see.
Jun 15, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
Osensei Otake Risuke passes away at the age of 95
Osensei Otake Risuke passed away on June 7th, 2021 at the age of 95. For more information on this great martial artist please see video linked.
http://thekaratekidblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/katori-shinto-ryu.html