Martial Arts on TV, a Definitive List

[TaichiMantis]

After reading Gene Ching's article on a fledgling martial arts channel, I wondered if anyone would help develop a sticky (at the top of this section?) containing a helpful links to find martial arts stuff on tv. I'm also a soccer fan from wayback and live and die by www.soccertv.com. Just wondered if there is anything similar for martial arts programming. My favorite are specials or documenaries that showcase tma, it would be nice if there were an easier way to know when and where this type of programming is shown.

Here are some links I've found:

Black Belt TV

The Martial Arts Action Network

The Martial Arts Channel

Verizon's new FiOS service will include five channels with programs on military, martial arts and yoga

Martial-Arts Films Current Month TV Schedule

[GeneChing]

Was that the one in Jul/Aug 05? We published an earlier one in Sep/Oct 04. There was an even earlier one for Martial Arts Television, another attempt at a MA network, but I can't remember when that was published exactly.

Stickies are undemocratic.

[GeneChing]

Anyone here watch Pulse?

Pulse introduces martial arts blocks
Tuesday, July 8 2008, 09:18 BST
By Dave West, Media Correspondent

Gaming channel Pulse is introducing blocks of martial arts programming to its schedules.

The service, which already airs male entertainment content under "branded blocks" named MavTV, will broadcast Martial Arts TV from 5pm to 6pm and 11pm to midnight.

Content, provided by the existing web channel with the same name, will include features on Thai kick boxing, interviews with martial arts stars, hints and tips and international martial arts news.

The broadcasters said the move could potentially lead to a full-time satellite version of Martial Arts TV.

Pulse channel manager Ray Mia said: "Martial Arts TV will bring a new element to the growing mix of Pulse brands. The combination of profiling sporting pros and offering advice for beginners should ensure we reach martial arts devotees and general gaming fans alike."

Pulse broadcasts on digital satellite and is listed at 208 on the Sky electronic programme guide.

Martial Arts TV to kick off on Pulse

UK satellite gaming channel Pulse is to launch a series of programmes focusing on all aspects of martial arts.

Pulse, which also carries cross-platform gaming platform XLeague.TV, Cultra films and male-skewed MAV TV, is set to launch Martial Arts TV as the latest addition to its collection of branded programming blocks, with a view to potentially extending Martial Arts TV into a standalone channel.

Martial Arts TV, set to debut in the 17.00-18.00 and 23.00-0.00 slots on Sky, will begin with a series of programmes focused on Thai kick boxing and will phase in live interviews with martial art stars.

It will also include tips and hints, show classic movies and give updates from the sport's global community.

The shows will be targeted at both male and female viewers, martial arts associations, clubs and bodies, and the online community.

Ray Mia, channel head at Pulse, said: "Martial Arts TV will bring a new element to the growing mix of Pulse brands. The combination of profiling sporting pros and offering advice for beginners should ensure we reach martial arts devotees and general gaming fans alike."

Nick Payne, chairman of Martial Arts TV, said: "Our relationship with Pulse is an ideal way for us to expand our broadcast reach in the UK on the Sky platform and helps us connect with Pulse's video game community."

[sanjuro_ronin]

Speaking of which, any one know of the scehdule in the Olympics for the various Martial Sports ?

[GeneChing]

You can get your local schedule off NBC's official site. I'd be amazed if there's a lot of martial arts coverage. It's usually pretty minimal for America. Usually I try to watch the Euro events because the American coverage often omits the sports that really interest me. But this year, I'm probably going to tune into the Chinese stations for better coverage.

[sanjuro_ronin]

You can get your local schedule off NBC's official site. I'd be amazed if there's a lot of martial arts coverage. It's usually pretty minimal for America. Usually I try to watch the Euro events because the American coverage often omits the sports that really interest me. But this year, I'm probably going to tune into the Chinese stations for better coverage.

Grazie Herr General.