Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles

New & upcoming Blu-ray/DVD releases of martial arts films from around the world. You’ll find everything here from Steven Seagal’s latest straight-to-DVD flick to Donnie Yen’s latest Hong Kong blockbuster. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

Bunraku DVD (ARC Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 A mysterious drifter (Josh Hartnett) and a young Japanese warrior Yoshi (Gackt) both arrive in a town that has been terrorized by outrageous and virulent criminals. Starring: Josh Harnett, Woody Harrelson, Gackt Camui, Kevin McKidd with Ron Perlman and Demi Moore. Check out the trailer here.

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Dragon Dynasty’s Ultimate 4 Pack DVD Vol 1: Five Shaolin Masters, Executioner from Shaolin, Jet Li: Martial Arts of Shaolin and Mad Monday Kung Fu (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Official product description: Dragon Dynasty, the world’s greatest collection of martial arts and Asian action films, brings to you an ALL NEW collectible box set! Titles included: Five Shaolin Masters, Executioner from Shaolin, Jet Li: Martial Arts of Shaolin and Mad Monday Kung Fu. The box set is presented in a beautifully designed slip sleeve. These titles are also available individually: Five Shaolin Masters | … Continue reading

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The Warring States aka Jin Gok DVD (New Video Group)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 The Warring States is a 2011 Chinese film directed by Chen Jin. The story takes place during the Warring States Period, but is only very loosely based on the actual history. The plot focuses on the rivalry between military generals Pang Juan and Sun Bin, both disciples of Guiguzi. Starring Sun Honglei, Jing Tian, Francis Ng, Kim Hee-sun, Kiichi Nakai and Jiang Wu. Check out … Continue reading

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3 Musketeers Blu-ray/DVD (Asylum)

RELEASE DATE: Oct 25, 2011 Not to be confused with the candy bar (or the 2011 Paul W.S. Anderson flick)… Alexandra D’Artagnan, junior NSA officer, uncovers a plot to assasinate the President of the United States and enlists the help of three infamous international spies to stop the threat. Directed by Cole McKay (Special Ops: Delta Force) and starring Heather Hemmens, XIN (Xin Sarith Wuku), Alan Rachins, Keith Allan, Michelle … Continue reading

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Assassins’ Code aka Serpent Rising DVD (Screen Media)

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 A corporate assassination forces opportunistic double agents from three nations to fight to retrieve a high-tech computer disk containing schematics for a deadly weapon. Starring Julian Lee (My Samurai), Min-su Choi (Libera me), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Martin Kove (The Karate Kid), Christopher Atkins (The Blue Lagoon), and Kirk Baltz (Reservoir Dogs). Check out the trailer here.

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Sucker Punch DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Expecting a different movie? An enigmatic bare-knuckle fighter teams up with a small-time con man who is a low-life fringe player in the seedy underworld, managing and betting on backstreet fighters in illegal fights. Directed by Malcolm Martin and starring Tom Hardy, Tamer Hassan and Antonio Fargas. Check out the trailer here.

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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown DVD (Sony)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown hits Unrated DVD September 13th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Starring America’s number one martial arts action star Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite, Blood and Bone) in his directorial debut! Read our review and check out the trailer.

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Lethal Ladies DVD Collection: Firecracker, TNT Jackson, Too Hot to Handle (Shout!)

RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 Shout! keeps ’em coming with another chapter in the Roger Corman’s Cult Classics Collection. This time it’s the sexy Lethal Ladies DVD Collection, which contains Firecracker, TNT Jackson & Too Hot to Handle. A great mix of exploitation with a Filipino twist! Trailers/Clips: TNT Jackson | Too Hot to Handle (Scene: Warning – contains nudity!)

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Kuroneko Blu-ray/DVD (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 In this poetic and atmospheric horror fable, set in a village in war-torn medieval Japan, a malevolent spirit has been ripping out the throats of itinerant samurai. When a military hero is sent to dispatch the unseen force, he finds that he must struggle with his own personal demons as well. From Kaneto Shindo, director of the terror classic Onibaba, Kuroneko (Black Cat) is a … Continue reading

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Harakiri Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Following the collapse of his clan, an unemployed samurai (Tatsuya Nakadai) arrives at the manor of Lord Iyi, begging to be allowed to commit ritual suicide on the property. Iyi’s clansmen, believing the desperate ronin is merely angling for a new position, try to force his hand and get him to eviscerate himself—but they have underestimated his beliefs and his personal brand of honor. Winner … Continue reading

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Jean-Claude Van Damme Triple Feature: Death Warrant/Double Impact/Cyborg DVD (Image)

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 Action-packed triple-feature starring martial arts fighting superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme! Films include: Death Warrant, Double Impact and Cyborg. I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE Van Damme, goddammit! Trailers: Death Warrant | Double Impact | Cyborg

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Paper Dragons/Nevada Heat/Las Vegas Warrior/3-Way Split DVD (Seedsman Group)

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 Some of the most low budget stuff you’ll ever see! But these films feature Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker”), Victor Wong (“Big Trouble in Little China”), Ernie Reyes Jr. (“The Last Dragon”) and Telly Savalas (“Kojak”). Trailers: Paper Dragons | Las Vegas Warrior | Nevada Heat

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Order of One: Kung Fu Killing Spree DVD (Chemical Burn)

RELEASE DATE: September 20, 2011 Ultra low budget martial arts/exploitation! Sonny, an escaped convict, and his unwilling cohort Ross Conroy, stand in the way of the city’s crime lord – Mr. Park and his desire to possess the ultimate Talisman: The Sword of Destiny. Check out the trailer here.

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Chuck Norris DVD Set: Delta Force, Delta Force 2, Missing in Action, Missing in Action 2, Missing in Action 3 (Image)

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 This new 5-feature DVD set includes: Delta Force 1 and 2, and Missing in Action 1, 2 and 3. The original Delta Force is very underrated and features a fine performance by Robert Forster! Trailers: Delta Force | Delta Force 2 | Missing in Action | Missing in Action 2 | Missing in Action 3

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Double Feature: The Delta Force/The Delta Force 2 DVD (Image)

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 The Delta Force: An elite team of commandos led by Major Macoy (Chuck Norris) are called to eliminate Lebanese hijackers and rescue the hostages; and Delta Force 2: When DEA agents are taken captive by a ruthless South American kingpin, the Delta Force is reunited to rescue them. Trailers: Delta Force | Delta Force 2

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