"deadly arts" on fit tv
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Randy Strausbaugh
Master Black Belt
I've seen two episodes, and they're OK. The basic setup is that the host spotlights different martial arts in the land of their birth rather than by going to the local McDojo. In the Capoeira episode she went to Brazil for instruction and in the Karate episode she went to Okinawa to study Goju-ryu. The show is as much about the places, people, and traditions as it is about the arts. Nothing in depth, but better than the usual stuff. My only problem (nit-picking on my part) is that the host pronounces the word "kata" as "cat-a". Since she's Canadian, I guess it's a French thing 
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Oh, and Okinawa really looked beautiful. I wonder why they don't promote it over here as a tourist destination (unless they figure too many tourists would spoil the place).
By the way, next Friday's episode is "Aikido".
.Oh, and Okinawa really looked beautiful. I wonder why they don't promote it over here as a tourist destination (unless they figure too many tourists would spoil the place).
By the way, next Friday's episode is "Aikido".
Randy Strausbaugh
Master Black Belt
Keep a eye out, cable's big on reruns. I think the programs originally aired in 2003.
AdrenalineJunky
Black Belt
I think we're avoiding the larger question here: What are you all doing watching fitness television? lol :asian:
Thanks for the heads-up on the Muay Thai episode
Thanks for the heads-up on the Muay Thai episode
Solidman82
Purple Belt
It plays on outdoor life network too, not sure when though. I like the show, the aikido episode is is especially in depth (the host is a french aikidoka). But they produced the show in some aspects to make her seem like she's been living under a martial arts rock for most of her life, she doesn't show the skill the a 20 year practioner should have IMO. I suppose it helps to have a beginner learning martial arts rather then a pro.
on an unrelated note, has anyone ever seen "Sports Samurai"? (the name should pretty much indicate how terrible it is)
on an unrelated note, has anyone ever seen "Sports Samurai"? (the name should pretty much indicate how terrible it is)
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mrhnau
Senior Master
Well, I just watched the taped show for lunch. Sadly, I was not too impressed. I doubt I'll watch any others. I -might- check out the capeoira one, since its hard to find much on TV about it, but other than that I'll think i'll be missing it. I was not too impressed with the host. Information was stuff I already knew, which is sad since I never studied that art. Oh well
MrH
MrH
Shirt Ripper
Black Belt
Randy Strausbaugh said:
McDojo?! I like it.
AdrenalineJunky
Black Belt
arnisador said:
The one on Muay Thai wasn't bad. . .It would be neat to go train with all the masters of Muay Thai, Krabi Krabong and Muay Boran, particularly if you're a female. . .that doesn't happen all that often in Thailand.
Casey_Sutherland
Orange Belt
Its not too bad of a show. The woman who does it is from Quebec Canada and travels all over. If you are canadian they show the show a lot on IFC. Mr. Rob Broad was kind enough to lend me a tape with pretty much all the episodes. He was saying that you can book seminars with her.
Randy Strausbaugh
Master Black Belt
Tonight's episode: Aikido
Next Friday: Kalaripayattu
Next Friday: Kalaripayattu
AdrenalineJunky
Black Belt
mrhnau said:
I was pretty surprised that they covered the 10 year old fights. Seems like that wouldn't sit too well with many viewers. The other thing is, to get that kind of training from Ajarn Surachai Sirisute and Ajarn Apidej Sit-Hirun, would cost. . .a lot more than I could afford; and she got paid to do it.
Solidman82
Purple Belt
Lucky Quebecois!
AdrenalineJunky
Black Belt
I think the lady (the host) also has a black belt and some 20 years in Aikido, so it's not exactly like she's not an accomplished MAist.
Solidman82
Purple Belt
Yeah but it seems like she dumbs herself down for the show. Or rather, skills herself down?
