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.

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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The Sword with No Name aka Like Fireworks, Like Butterflies Blu-ray/DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 Also known as Like Fireworks, Like Butterflies. In 19th-century Korea, a bounty hunter becomes the bodyguard of the queen he secretly loves. Directed by Kim Yong-Gyun (“The Red Shoes”) and starring Cho Seung-Woo (“Marathon”) and Soo-Ae (“Once in a Summer”). Check out the trailer here.

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Tajomaru: Avenging Blade Blu-ray/DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: September 20, 2011 “TAJOMARU is the famous ‘bandit’ of the forest from RASHOMON. Whoever kills Tajomaru inherits his name, status and sword. A royal brother leaves his kingdom to protect the princess he loves, only to find a series of harrowing adventures along the way which lead him back to where he came from, and then disinheriting his past to become the bandit TAJOMARU.” Check out the trailer … Continue reading

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Mr. Vampire (1985) Review

"Mr. Vampire" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ricky Lau Producer: Sammo Hung Cast: Lam Ching-Ying, Chin Siu Ho, Ricky Hui, Moon Lee, Pauline Wong, Yuen Wah, Billy Lau, Choi Fung-Li, Wu Ma, Yuen Wah, Anthony Chan Running Time: 98 min. By Numskull I sat down to watch Mr. Vampire at least half-expecting to see a Chinese Night of the Living Dead acid-trip shitfest, and to say that I was pleasantly surprised would be a big understatement. … Continue reading

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Blades of Blood aka Like the Moon Get Out the Clouds, Like the Moon Escaping from the Clouds DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 During a turbulent time when political upheaval, rebellion, and invasion are coming to a head with a clash between two swordsmen caught up in a violent and bloody struggle to seize control of the country they love. With their army of alliance standing behind them they will meet for the most important battle of their lives. Swords will be drawn while many lives are lost, … Continue reading

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Avenging Eagle aka Shaolin Hero DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 Directed by Sun Chung, Avenging Eagle proves that the Shaw Brothers were still at the top of their game, even toward the end of their movie-making empire. With its charismatic leading actors, witty rapport, hateful villains, and out-of-this-world weaponry, this one is a definite source of delight for the old-school kung-fu fan. Starring Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Guk Fung, Si Si, Yue Wing, Johnny … Continue reading

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Golden Swallow aka Girl with the Thunderbolt Kick DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 “Golden Swallow” is the sequel to King Hu’s 1966 masterpiece, “Come Drink With Me.” Chang Cheh takes over the director’s chair and transforms Hu’s classic theatrical-style flick into an extravaganza of extreme violence and comic book-like gore! Starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheng Pei Pei, Lo Lieh and many more! Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers). Read cityonfire.com’s review.

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Blood Brothers aka Dynasty of Blood DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 Set in the waning years of the Ching Dynasty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history. Directed by Chang Cheh and starring David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Ching Li and Wang Lung Wei! Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers). Read cityonfire.com’s review.

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Killer Clans aka Killer Clan DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 Based on a popular swordplay novel by Ku Lung, this action packed 1976 Shaw Brothers classic is directed by Chor Yuen (“The House of 72 Tenants”), and stars Chung Wa, Chan Ping, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh, Wong Chung and many more! Featuring choreography by Yuen Cheung-yan (Yuen Woo Ping’s brother). Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers).

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True Legend Blu-ray & DVD (Indomina)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 True Legend (click here for our review) is a 2010 Chinese-Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, starring Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Guo Xiaodong, Feng Xiaogang, Cung Le, Gordon Liu, Bryan Leung and Jacky Heung. Check out the trailer here.

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Last Kung Fu Monk DVD (Screen Media)

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 A Kung-Fu Monk comes to the States to take care of his deceased brother’s son. While setting up a school and learning about life in the US, he becomes embroiled in an underground fighting club in order to save the lives of his friends. Check out the amazing trailer!

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