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Good film not great
Classic
You Must Have This In Your Collection.
7 grand masters
All time favorite

7 Grand Masters
Starring: Li Yi Min , and Jack Long
Director: Joseph Kuo
Manufacturer: Tokyo Shock
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Shaolin Master Killer (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B0001610QQ
Release Date: 2004-03-30

Customer Reviews:

Good film not great.......2007-05-25

I purchased this film based on the high rating the other viewers gave this film it's action packed and the Jack Long was good as the old Master. But to see so many 5 star ratings you would expect to see excellence which I did'nt I have purchased several movies that recieved low ratings that in my opinion where very good. To me the fight scenes were basic and the story line was typical done before but dont get me wrong this is a good film and well worth pocessing but not a 5 star.

Classic.......2007-04-24

I just wish I could see it for the first time again.

This movie is great. We all know Kung Fu movies typically have plots you skip after the first viewing, since they are a) convoluted b) corny as hell or c) stupid. 7 Grandmasters, however, doesn't suffer this pitfall; it has a minimalist storyline that's somewhat archetypal and fun to follow (especially when they use visual comparisons in fights between the new student and the Master). You know exactly what's going on, and enjoy the journeys of the two main characters.

Mainly, though, Jack Long steals the show. You have to expect great things from the brother of Ghostface Killer, and he doesn't disappoint. His martial and acrobatic skills are awesome to behold, and his dignified presence as a confident and reserved Grandmaster of Kung Fu is iconic.

Even if you think Kung Fu movies are all kitschy crap, try this out. You'll at least enjoy some of the great coreography. And if you're a kung fu addict, this is as good as they get.

You Must Have This In Your Collection........2007-04-20

I saw this gem in a Downtown Chicago theatre when I was a shorty. Downtown may be different today but 7 Grand Masters will always be one of the best kung fu flicks ever. You must have this in your collection if you are a true kung fu movie fan. This is a timeless classic.

7 grand masters.......2007-04-02

This is the "Gone with the Wind" of kung fu movies. This one is action packed and shows different styles of Kung Fu. Highly recommended and you'll be hard pressed to find a better movie.

All time favorite.......2007-03-12

I bought this one for my other half just on a whim. This is his all time favorite movie int he martial arts department.
The item was also in great condition!

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Five Shaolin Masters
Starring: Gordon Liu , Ti Lung , Alexander Fu-Sheng , Fu Sheng , and David Chiang
Manufacturer: Red Sun
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ASIN: B000F9WF86
Release Date: 2007-02-07

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Classic Judo Katas
Starring: Various Japanese Masters
Director: Hal Sharp
Manufacturer: Rising Sun Productions
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ASIN: B000FDF78W
Release Date: 2006-04-12

Description

Hal Sharp once again has captured the history of Judo in this extremely rare footage featuring the legends of Judo, Aikido, Kobudo and Taiho Jutsu.

They demonstrate the katas of Judo before there was Judo, when it was still called Ju Jitsu.

You will learn and understand randori kata's Nage-No-Kata (throwing forms), Katame-No-Kata (grapplinmg forms), Itsutsu-No-Kata (forms of five) Ju-No-Kata (Forms of Gentleness) Self Defence kata's like Koshiki-No-Kata, Kime-No-Kata, Aikido, and Taiho Jutsu plus Goshin Jutsu or Modern Self defence.

This one DVD has so much historically important footage to try and captualize all this in a few short paragraphs is almost impossible.

We guarantee you that this DVD will be one of those you will watch over and over again. Your martial arts co-horts will be totally jeal;ous of you having this invaluable footage shot over 50 years ago.

70 minutes in length

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By Vladimir Vasiliev, Russian Special Operations Unit professional and Director and chief instructor of SYSTEMA, a battle-tested Russian combat art of the ancient warriors, brought to us today by the most elite modern special forces.Learn the secrets of the Russian Breath Masters through the comprehensive course of breath training drills. Easy movements, exceptional breathing tactics and truly profound underlying principles create an ideal exercise progression. If you are an athlete, SYSTEMA BREATHING is your ultimate tool to vastly advance performance! If you are seeking to enhance your life, this is your best way to uncover the infinite new reserves of energy, power, health, and happiness.SYSTEMA BREATHING is specifically filmed to supplement the book LET EVERY BREATH...as well as Systema training sessions and seminars.

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Poor quality production
Not worth 30 dollars
May experience some technical difficulties...

Aikido Masters Demonstrate
Starring: Shioda , Tomiki , Tohei , Ueshiba , and Saito
Director: Don Warrener
Manufacturer: Rising Sun Productions
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Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (Illustrated Japanese Classics)

ASIN: B00030LP10
Release Date: 2004-09-01

Description

This is the best production ever of Aikido masters demonstrating ever put together in one tape. You will see the master himself demonstrate and then you will see his seniors all performing at their very best some in color some in B/W.

Names like Gozo Shioda, Koichi Tohei, Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Morihiro Saito, Master Ueshiba and several more of Aikido's top masters all show you there skills.

Some of the footage is in full color while others of it dates back to the 1930's so it is in B/W but it to is in very high quality.

You will see body techniques, sword techniques defence and Offensive, Tanto defence, jo offense and defence techniques one on one and multiple attackers plus just so much more it is incredible.

Much of this footage was lost until very recently and has never been available until mid 2004 so it has most likely not been seen before.

These are the men who Aikido owes its creation to.

Customer Reviews:

Poor quality production.......2007-02-11

I've seen this footage elsewhere (and before 2004) contrary to what the ad tries to suggest that this was recently recovered "lost" footage.

Don't waste your money on this poor quality production. The Aikido Journal release "Aikido Classics" DVD is much better quality.

Not worth 30 dollars.......2005-02-26

The first DVD I got didn't have any information on it, so Amazon sent me another copy that did work. Irritating, but good costumer service by Amazon though. The content was dissapointing when compared to what I was led to believe before bying it. The last ten minutes there were three unknown aikidoka demonstrating! They are even presented as "unknown". Certainly not the masters advertised. The segment on Shioda is by far the best in production quality, but it's only about one minute in lenght. Tohei (the one in addition to Shioda, that I was mostly looking forward to watching) got about 30 seconds in slow motion. Saito about 9 minutes. Morihei Ueshiba about 7 minutes, but the picture clarity is lousy, despite what it says on the DVD cover that the black and white part was of very good quality. Since aikido is about fine motor skills and details, it was difficult to see what was going on when O'Sensei demonstrated. In conclusion; the company behind this DVD release should have higher ambitions concerning their business ethics and product quality. By the way, I recommend the DVD series "Practical Aikido" with Robert Koga and "Aikido Self Defense for the Modern Warrior" with David Dye, for real life aikido self-defense techniques. Two great instructors.

May experience some technical difficulties..........2005-02-23

I was happy to see a DVD on Aikido featuring a variety of its masters (rather than Ueshiba alone). But there is a wide discrepancy in the material quality from one master to the next and the end sequences look like someone just added in their own dojo's home movies to this otherwise historic footage of the masters.

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Louis Delgado American Fighting Legends
Starring: Louis Delgado
Director: Don Warrener
Manufacturer: Masters Martial Arts
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ASIN: B000GL195S
Release Date: 2006-07-01

Description

Louis Delgado was one of the very best fighters the East Coast Of America ever developed.

His speed unique fighting style and the heart of a lion is what made Louis into one of the toughest fighters America ever developed.

His grueling fights with stars from the Golden Era of Karate in America (the 1960's) made him into a legend. He fought them all Joe Lewis, Tom La Puppett, and he was the last man to beat Chuck Norris in competition.

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Sil Nim Tao (The Foundation): This is the first in a series of videos presented by the Ving Tsun Museum on the Yip Man system. Instructed by Museum founder Master Benny Meng. This video presents a curriculum based on the compiled Siu Nim Tau level of knowledge from many Grand Masters trained by the late Grand Master Yip Man. It examines the motions and techniques, forms and body mechanics, attributes, concepts and tactics, and applications. This tape expresses the Siu Nim Tao as the text book of the system. Each motion of the form is explained within the context of the Cantonese Chinese meaning. The information is presented in several formats throughout the video - solo, partner demonstration, and application - giving you a chance to see the simplicity, directness, and efficiency of this Wing Chun lineage.

Classical Judo Masters: Kanos Proteges & Contemporaries

Average customer rating:

A major contribution to the history of Kodokan Judo
Wow, what a video

Classical Judo Masters: Kanos Proteges & Contemporaries
Starring: Kotani; Ishikawa; Daigo; Fukoda; Mifune
Director: Hal Sharp
Manufacturer: Rising Sun Productions
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ASIN: B000EUKRJA
Release Date: 2006-04-12

Description

Kotani, Ishikawa, Daigo, Fukoda, Mifune and many of the old masters are highlighted in this terrific old footage of Classical Judo Masters. Forty Eight Judo great Sensei's show it all.

Five 10th dans and all the major champions of Japanese Judo from 1948 to 1956 are featured in this monumental DVD. You will see them perform their art to perfection and only then will you understand why Judo is the basis of modern martial arts.

Shot on film by Hal Sharp this high quality footage is first generation and has never been seen by the public since it was originally shot over 50 years ago in Japan.

Hal will tell you first hand stories of each of these masters from his own experience and thank God it has not been lost to the annals of time and is now being made available to the public.

These legendary Judoka are poetry in motion and after watching it personally I could only say WOW!

100 minutes

Customer Reviews:

A major contribution to the history of Kodokan Judo.......2006-05-30

This work by Hal Sharp represents a true treasure of Judo history. Professor Sharp has captured the spirit of the great teachers of Judo and has allowed us the privilege of watching them practice and demonstrate their skills. No judoka should be without this collection.

Mel Appelbaum, New York Athletic Club Judo

Wow, what a video.......2006-05-15

Everyone who does judo should see this video of what judo was like in the 50's in Japan. At the Kodokan there were several living 10th dans and other masters, Judo Championships were just starting, a new self-defense kata was just being created, and judo was being introduced to visiting foreigners at a time when the popularity of judo around the world was exploding. This video gives you a glimpse of how judo evolved. It is narrated by Hal Sharp with personal stories, and segments are expanded in other DVD's in the series.

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three stars only because of title
after shane alan ladds best action movie

Crash Masters: Iron Mistress
Director: Soong Tien Show
Manufacturer: Crash Cinema Media
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Classic Western Round-Up, Vol. 2 (The Texans / California / The Cimarron Kid / The Man from the Alamo)

ASIN: B000MQ551G
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Description

This film is Digitally re-mastered and will have packaging with a side by side visual comparison of before and after restoration still frames form the film.

Customer Reviews:

three stars only because of title.......2007-02-19

I dont think this movie has anything to do with Alan Ladd. So look again before you buy.

after shane alan ladds best action movie.......2007-01-24

this is a great alan ladd action movie. the reason is because of the different action typ fights that are in the movie. in one scene ladd has a fight with one arm strapped to an orther mans arm while each one has a knife in there loose hand.in anorther scene ladd has a knife fight in a pitch black attic in a thunder storm.the only time they can see each orther is when lightning strikes and the light comes in through the glass windows.this movie is a grand entermaint.

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mixed quality, not enough of Bruce
Worst piece of garbage I've ever bought
THE PERFECTLY LETTERBOXED REMASTERED VERSION OF THE STREET FIGHTER THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a very good set, but the bruce lee movies are not that hot
Its Great

Martial Arts Masters
Starring: Martial Arts Masters
Manufacturer: St Clair Vision
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ASIN: B0006A9IRA
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Customer Reviews:

mixed quality, not enough of Bruce.......2006-12-31

Got this as a gift, so I can't complain too much. However, the one real Bruce Lee movie in the set I already had a copy of. Mostly this is a collection of Sonny Chiba movies of mixed quality.

Some of the movies have been cropped to look like widescreen, but you can tell that they got cropped too much, cutting off part of words that were on the bottom of the screen and/or cutting off people's heads at the top of the screen. What's the point? They probably copied it from VCR and cropped it to fool people into thinking they are watching a digitally re-mastered movie. The cropping was particularly obvious on Shogun's Ninja, and Ninja Wars is obviously copied from VCR tape with a noisy sound track and occasional tracking lines. Honestly, I have duped better quality VCR copies on my home DVD recorder.

The best quality is The Street Fighter, which also seems to be the movie that made Chiba famous, mainly because it is so shockingly violent. There are scenes where he punches holes into people or pulls out hunks of their flesh from sensitive parts of their bodies. Very nasty. In fact, I read somewhere else that when the movie was first released in the U.S. they gave it an X rating because it was so violent.

Anyway, rule of thumb with these old martial arts movies seems to be that when you buy them in big collections you should not expect good quality. While it might sound good you are getting 14 hours of entertainment for small change, you should keep in mind that you always get what you paid for. So, set your expectations low with this collection.

Worst piece of garbage I've ever bought.......2006-10-15

Bruce Lee may be the photo on the cover, but there's only one Bruce Lee movie in this collection, Fists of Fury, and it looks like it was taken off an old print. You get vertical lines randomly appearing throughout the movie, and the sound won't work properly with a home theater system. You'd be better off just buying a watchable copy of Fists of Fury, and ignoring this.

THE PERFECTLY LETTERBOXED REMASTERED VERSION OF THE STREET FIGHTER THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-08-26

It also has Streetfighter's revenge and the horrible Sister Street Fighter. To top it off they throw great movies like Shogun's Ninja and Fist of Fury in(aka the Big Boss). Throw in a couple of the worst movies ever to go along with it and you have every reason in the world to buy this. IT IS CHEAP. Amazon has it for 10 bucks. BUY THIS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adn if you have seen True Romance, this is THE trilogy featured in that movie. You just don't get any better than Sonny ripping that guys throat out. And has anybody ever figured out why that guy fights Chiba in EVERY one of their movies?

a very good set, but the bruce lee movies are not that hot.......2006-05-15

the bruce lee part of this set is really just three movies that use clips of bruce so don't think your getting some of his best. that is the reason for the 4 star rating. the other movies are really fun martial arts movies with sonny chiba in them and they look good. so if you like these movies this is a really good set.

Its Great.......2005-12-21

I had prepared a long and insightful review of this DVD set, but then my computer crashed and I lost it before I could post it. And I don't feel like typing it up all over again. So just buy this DVD set will you! Its better than you think.

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