Fight Quest

[punchesandkicks]

Have you guys heard about the new Discovery Channel show called Fight Quest starting January 4th?

Looks pretty cool!

 

[Guardian]

I guess I'll just have to wait and see it on the tube before making comments as to whether it would be something worthwhile watching.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[MJS]

I'm looking forward to it. I think it'll be interesting to compare to the Human Weapon show. This is only a guess, as I'll really be able to form a more solid opinion after I see this episode, but it looks to me, like this is going to be more intense than the HW.

 

[SensibleManiac]

Looks intense!

 

[donald]

I caught a commercial a couple days ago, but it was really short so I could'nt tell much. I had hoped the host would be more seasoned m.a.'s than the guys on Human Weapon. The trailer on You Tube does not make it appear as though they are? I guess time will tell.

1stJohn1:9

 

[Hand Sword]

I've been watching some of these. Looks like good stuff. The funny thing is that Human weapon is going to start a second season soon, and both shows are going to air Fridays at 10 pm.

 

[Doc_Jude]

Discovery channel puts up full episodes to watch on their website, right now they have Mythbusters and Last One Standing available. I hope they put up Fight Quest.

 

[Hand Sword]

I'm not sure what channel it's on. (I don't think it was discovery, might be though) I know it comes on Friday's at 10pm. The next one up this Friday is Karate in Japan.

 

[Doc_Jude]

It's Discovery. You should check their website for upcoming episodes.

 

[chinto01]

Is this the competition for the Human Weapon series or are they on the same network?

In the spirit of bushido!

Rob

 

[Bodhisattva]

Have you guys heard about the new Discovery Channel show called Fight Quest starting January 4th?

Looks pretty cool!

I hope it isn't full of the same drama and silly-***** behavior that is so prevelant on the other fight reality shows.

And I *like* those shows, but sometimes the drama is just ridiculous. I've never known an actual fighter to behave in such a petulant fashion.

 

[FearlessFreep]

Anyone watching "Guinea Pig" on Sci-Fi channel? Guy volunteering to be short with all sorts of non-lethal weapins

 

[Hand Sword]

Is this the competition for the Human Weapon series or are they on the same network?

In the spirit of bushido!

Rob

I think it's competition. With the new HW season coming, both shows are going to be on Fridays at 10 pm. I think (not sure) HW is on the History channel (???).

 

[BlueDragon1981]

I watched this show and it was pretty good. It is amazing what people put themselves through.... makes my simple life look a bit easier.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Tonight they are in Mexico and working out with some Mexican Boxer's!

 

[Andy Moynihan]

Ooh! REAL boxing!

 

[Doc_Jude]

I watched this show and it was pretty good. It is amazing what people put themselves through.... makes my simple life look a bit easier.

Hey, they're gettin' paid!

Can't wait for the Silat episode. CAN'T WAIT!!!

 

[BlueDragon1981]

Lol.. yeah they are getting paid but still that Kali episode where he got hit on the hip... that bruise was crazy....

 

[Doc_Jude]

Lol.. yeah they are getting paid but still that Kali episode where he got hit on the hip... that bruise was crazy....

Oh Yeah, I know. I had a bruise like that, same place... I got kicked by one of our thoroughbreds, Kent Green. I thought I was gonna die, or I wanted to.

 

[Sanchin-J]

I think the Human Weapon show is actually very well done, although I can't say that I'm impressed with certain aspects of it. For instance the much anticipated "fight" at the end of the segments. I've actually taken quite a bit of time to watch these episodes up to current and re-watch them again to really see what's going on and while I appreciate and respect the historical information and general knowledge they are receiving, I almost feel a little insulted in the fact that they are using full contact kumite at the end of the shows to try and "show off" their newfound skills. We all know the fights at the end are pretty much staged and that the seasoned martial artists they are going up against are taking it easy on them. Perhaps I'm more disturbed in the fact that it seems to send a mixed message to future martial artists that if they learn a few tricks they will be masters of the universe in no time.

Then again, from an educational stand point the show is wonderful to watch, hearing about the historical ties to the martial arts they feature and seeing these ancient places is wonderful. I just have concerns over what the overall messages are that they are sending, not to mention the fact that some of the techniques shown on the show may not be appropriate for younger audiences to view for fear that they might try it on someone and seriously do damage to themselves or others.