CFT
08-05-2004, 01:38 AM
Alright you lucky people, do not miss this series on digital channel BBC3:
Mind, Body & Kick Ass Moves (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/tv/mind_body/index.shtml)
Martial arts expert Chris Crudelli travels through China, Japan and the Philippines in his search for the original Masters of martial arts disciplines. He learns about ninja, tai qi, kung fu, the deadly dim mak and many more.
Note that from the descriptions, the first episodes probably feature sifu Yip Chun.
Episodes
Episodes 1 & 2
Monday 9 August, 9pm
Monday 9 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 3 & 4
Monday 16 August, 9.00pm
Monday 16 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 5 & 6
Monday 23 August, 9.00pm
Monday 23 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 7 & 8
Monday 30 August, 9.00pm
Monday 30 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 9 & 10
Monday 6 September, 9.00pm
Monday 6 September, 9.30pm
Topics covered
China: Yang Style Tai Qi (Chi), Liang Yi Dian Xue Gong Fu (Dim Mak), Wushu
Hong Kong: Shen Gong (Spirit channeling), Chow Gar (Southern) Praying Mantis, Wing Chun, Wing Tsun, Fut Gar Kung Fu
Japan: Yabusame, Ninjutsu, Shintaido-ryu, Komagawa kaishin-ryu
Philippines: Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Modern Arnis / Kombatan, Bakbakan International (Kali Illustrisimo), Haring Bakal Group
Taiwan: San Da, Taipei's Fight Club, Taiwan Shaolin Temple Wushu Association, Iron Crotch Qigong (Jiu Jiu Shen Gong)
Mind, Body & Kick Ass Moves (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/tv/mind_body/index.shtml)
Martial arts expert Chris Crudelli travels through China, Japan and the Philippines in his search for the original Masters of martial arts disciplines. He learns about ninja, tai qi, kung fu, the deadly dim mak and many more.
Note that from the descriptions, the first episodes probably feature sifu Yip Chun.
Episodes
Episodes 1 & 2
Monday 9 August, 9pm
Monday 9 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 3 & 4
Monday 16 August, 9.00pm
Monday 16 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 5 & 6
Monday 23 August, 9.00pm
Monday 23 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 7 & 8
Monday 30 August, 9.00pm
Monday 30 August, 9.30pm
Episodes 9 & 10
Monday 6 September, 9.00pm
Monday 6 September, 9.30pm
Topics covered
China: Yang Style Tai Qi (Chi), Liang Yi Dian Xue Gong Fu (Dim Mak), Wushu
Hong Kong: Shen Gong (Spirit channeling), Chow Gar (Southern) Praying Mantis, Wing Chun, Wing Tsun, Fut Gar Kung Fu
Japan: Yabusame, Ninjutsu, Shintaido-ryu, Komagawa kaishin-ryu
Philippines: Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Modern Arnis / Kombatan, Bakbakan International (Kali Illustrisimo), Haring Bakal Group
Taiwan: San Da, Taipei's Fight Club, Taiwan Shaolin Temple Wushu Association, Iron Crotch Qigong (Jiu Jiu Shen Gong)