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He was the hero of the 80s-90s. He starred in tons of movies that you probably never saw. If you did, you may or may not have liked them. Before that, he was a kickboxing champ. This is him today. (Examiner – Don the Dragon)
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Japanese Martial Arts commercial for gum. The ending is the best. “Shacho” means “company president”. Thanks Nao Harada for the link. [youtube]67lOqrjjkEY[/youtube]
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The Bronze! This movie, Chinese Zodiacs comes out 12.12.12 and it’s supposedly Jackie’s last action movie. It’s no secret that his body is severely beat up from the years of stunts gone wrong. He’s retiring from action movies which then leaves the next question. What will he do in front of the camera? He’s already of legendary status and maybe one of the greatest on screen martial artists in history. His credentials may never be broken. What’s left? Comedy (he’s a funny man, but will it translate outside of China? His English is about the same from the 80s) Love stories (see Jackie kiss a woman correctly on screen which is something he hasn’t gotten right yet) or Drama (a tough sell when he’s as typecast as any actor can be. He can’t be taken seriously, or can he?) [youtube]6Y_XpS0lbAI[/youtube]
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Smiling with his mother who seems to play a huge role in his life, Benson Henderson took the UFC Lightweight title from Frankie Edgar is an epic battle. Using his size and energy, Henderson battered Edgar for five rounds and took the decision. Half Korean and half African American, Henderson was raised by his mother who seems to be his biggest fan. (Sherdog – Benson Henderson)
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Dude I now know Tai Chi. Keanu Reeves has his dream project, Man of Tai Chi green lit and will make this in 2012. It’s following the 47 Ronin story that’s sure to baffle folks when it comes out. How he fits in that is a question. How he’ll fit in Man of Tai Chi is yet another, but at least it’s not a historical tale that’s being “half white washed.” Yet 18 fight scenes sounds like fun. (Empire Online – Man of Tai Chi)
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