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BBC documentary looking at the history of martial arts, and exploring the various martial arts styles around the world. Featuring interviews with several grandmasters of different styles, the documentary examines the ways in which the mind and the body are used together in order to achieve a perfect understanding of each discipline.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By S J Buck
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I'd seen a few episodes on the TV and enjoyed them a lot. Didn't know the DVD was even available until two weeks ago when I found it by accident.
At the price this is fantastic value for money. You get two discs amounting to 4 and a half hours of watching.
Crudelli is clearly a talented martial artist and demonstrates his abilities to amazed on-lookers in a style reminisent of David Blaine's original street magic. Perhaps more interesting is when he gets to meet some of the oriental (Chinese/Japanese/etc) masters of some very obscure martial arts. Some of these guys can do amazing things.
I was interested to see that some of the martial arts skills demonstrated are actually trickery (to some degree), but as the narrator points out, to even to perform these 'tricks' you have to be a very skillful martial artist indeed.
Whilst this isn't an instructional DVD there are bits and pieces the amateur (very amateur in my case) martial artist can pick up from this DVD (such self-defence techniques).
I've watched the first five episodes so far and have found it to be a very entertaining DVD, and contrary to a previous reviewer I can confirm this is a widescreen DVD.
At the price this is fantastic value for money. You get two discs amounting to 4 and a half hours of watching.
Crudelli is clearly a talented martial artist and demonstrates his abilities to amazed on-lookers in a style reminisent of David Blaine's original street magic. Perhaps more interesting is when he gets to meet some of the oriental (Chinese/Japanese/etc) masters of some very obscure martial arts. Some of these guys can do amazing things.
I was interested to see that some of the martial arts skills demonstrated are actually trickery (to some degree), but as the narrator points out, to even to perform these 'tricks' you have to be a very skillful martial artist indeed.
Whilst this isn't an instructional DVD there are bits and pieces the amateur (very amateur in my case) martial artist can pick up from this DVD (such self-defence techniques).
I've watched the first five episodes so far and have found it to be a very entertaining DVD, and contrary to a previous reviewer I can confirm this is a widescreen DVD.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I've never done any martial arts, but love the films. After watching this it has amazed me so much I'm even thinking about joining some classes after summer. The program is funny, informative, shocking and really entertaining. The presenter is a martail artist and travels the world giving insights into different martial arts, from the fighting of the big screen to police training in Asia to bar brawls in england, this DVD has it all. Must see for anyone remotely interested in the world of martail arts...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Stuart Ward
Throughly enjoyed this series, hopefully there will be another one... Watched it each night after Karate training and thought it was great, Chris is a good presenter who get's himslef involved and explains well. ok so some of the "street bits" are a bit dangerous (to an untrainned professional) but they do say not to be practised or tried out, so aslong as you don't think your Bruce Lee after watching the 2 disks, you'll be fine!!! It's a little bit of an insight to otherwise un-heard, unknown oriental Martial arts, well worth the price.
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Mind, Body and Kick ass Chris Crudelli
Chris Crudelli presents a must a for all Martial Artists with a Slick and often light hearted look across all Martial Arts. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Radders
5.0 out of 5 stars
HAAAAaassssaaaaw!!!
This docu-martial-art-mentary is excellent, and they even go to a local shopping centre near where i live! Ha! Sensei Chris is top notch and is extremely informative!!!!
Published 4 months ago by M. J. W
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
well edited, good moves!! A lot of stuff from phillipines that i was unaware of. Now looking for series 2 but cant find it!!!
Published 4 months ago by Happy H
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great content
Great content and quality. We loved watching this dvd. If there would be à part 2 we would but it immediately.
Published 5 months ago by Mariska Linnenbank
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bite sized martial arts.
Chris Crudelli does a brilliant job in this BBC production of bringing the sometimes enigmatic world of Martial Arts into the light. Read more
Published 15 months ago by William Templar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and Entertaining Overview of Martial Arts
I wasn't looking for this, however it has to be one of the best "accidental" discoveries I've made.
As an insightful overview of Martial Arts it's brilliant, what makes... Read more
As an insightful overview of Martial Arts it's brilliant, what makes... Read more
Published 15 months ago by P. A. Stimpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mind Body & Kick Ass Moves (Chi and Ki Energy)
An interesting look into various Martial art styles, using Chi and Ki energies.
The Series covers the very Ancient Martial arts techniques used many centuries ago, that are... Read more
The Series covers the very Ancient Martial arts techniques used many centuries ago, that are... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. D. WALTERS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mind opening.
If you, or anyone you know likes Martial Arts in any way shape or form, then this is the series for you. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nesu Vyt el Tigre
3.0 out of 5 stars
entertaining
good host, but lost potential I found it to be quite repetitive in the topics of every episode it was always Chi or Ki I enjoy learning about unknown energy or power that man can... Read more
Published 15 months ago by dragon09
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Kick Ass DVD
I had been told about the series, but never saw it on TV. Really impressive presentation, and provided a great insight into other martial arts and fighting methods. Read more
Published 19 months ago by mpg
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