Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of September, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday – plus an additional exclusive title that you won’t see on any other streaming channel.
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Credit – Gage Skidmore, Patty Jenkins, Chris Pine & Gal Gadot at the 2018 Comic-Con International 3, CC BY-SA 2.0
Gal Gadot has made the DC character Wonder Woman her own, not only in terms of her depiction of Diana Princes’ alter ego but also her mastery of Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art.
Gadot first appeared in the DC Universe as the Wonder Woman character in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Her character was popular enough to earn a film dedicated to her, the 2017 release of Wonder Woman, soon to be followed up by Wonder Woman 1984. However, the former Fast and the Furious actress is not just combative in the films, she has mastered Krav Maga and is as able to protect herself just as efficiently as the DC character she is famous for portraying.
Gadot served her time in the Israel Defense Forces, which has the discipline as part of its basic training. The style dates back to the 1930s and is a derivative of the street fighting style of Hungarian-Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld. It was initially developed to give the Jewish population a method by which to defend themselves against anti-Semitism. Whilst it teaches pupils to avoid conflict as much as possible, once engaged it is pointed towards being aggressive and bringing bouts to a close as quickly as possible.
Do not expect to see Krav Maga competitions and tournaments though; this style was not invented for in-ring confrontations. Instead, it has been developed from moves seen on the battlefield and is very much a discipline focused on protection and resolution of conflict and danger. Whilst it does contain punches and strikes, not unlike Muay Thai and Kung Fu, it is not regulated by rules or regulations and has a wider move set designed to adapt to the different dangers that may be presented to the individual.
Gadot admitted on the Late Show with James Corden that she knows Krav Maga, confirming it was taught to the Israel Defense Forces. No doubt, her understanding of the martial art has helped her develop the Wonder Woman character for which she is becoming increasingly famous. Her profile has risen sharply by being involved in the films, with the popularity of the DC Universe exploding in recent years. Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman has catapulted her, and the character, into contemporary pop culture. Her imagery has been used and adapted across several platforms, including gaming. Aside from direct ports to console and PC, other online platforms have found the character popular enough to base titles on. There are a couple of titles on Foxy Games, one of which is Wonder Woman, which leans heavily on the character. Other depictions can be found across mobile devices, boasting either multiple characters from the DC Universe or specifically the character herself.
That overwhelming response to Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman, and the increased exposure across a range of media, has led to her being linked with another well-known franchise. No doubt aided by her understanding of martial arts, there have been calls for her to be the next Indiana Jones, picking up the mantle from Harrison Ford. Ford is set to appear in his fifth and final Indiana Jones film in 2020, with speculation mounting that the sixth film will use a new actor or actress, and take a different direction.
With her knowledge not only of Krav Maga but also other martial arts such a BJJ, Gadot would be a natural fit for the role. If she were cast as the intrepid explorer, she would create a Lara Croft hybrid of sorts for a new generation and would be an interesting prospect for fans of both characters.
“Spare” Korean Theatrical Poster
Director: Lee Seong-han
Cast: Lim Joon-il, Mitsuki Koga, Hitoshi Ozawa, Jung Woo, Kim Soo-hyun, Yang Ki-won, Yoo Sang-seob, Seo Ji-oh, Kang Yeong-mook, Kwak Jin-Seok
Running Time: 105 min.
By Paul Bramhall
There was something about fight flicks made in 2008 that saw some of the best ones simply disappear into the ether. Koichi Sakamoto’s Broken Path was sucked into a blackhole, which save for an obscure South African DVD, would take 4 years before eventually getting a legitimate release on the format in the UK. If fight fans thought that 4 years was a long time to wait though, then that pales in comparison to the long silence that came after the short theatrical run that Spare had in its native South Korea.
2008, and the mid-2000’s in general, was a good time for action cinema in South Korea. The Seoul Action School, a purpose fitted building on the outskirts of Seoul were trainee stuntmen and women go to learn and perfect their craft, had gained much deserved recognition thanks to having a hand in the production of Ryoo Seung-wan’s 2006 beat ‘em Continue reading
“Never Back Down: No surrender” Japanese DVD Cover
Martial arts star Michael Jai White (Never Back Down 2, Triple Threat, Accident Man) is set to star alongside Tyrese Gibson (Fast and Furious franchise) and John Malkovich (Con Air) in Yale Productions’ Red 48, an upcoming actioner from director Jon Keeyes (The Harrowing).
In the film, Gibson will play Kyle Snowden, a troubled former Marine turned child protective service officer who must save an immigrant child from a dangerous criminal who has trapped them and other hostages inside a convenience store. Adding more power to the keg: The store is owned by the Snowden’s stepfather, Sam Safty, being played by Malkovich. White plays Sparks, the Safty’s no-nonsense bodyguard and confidant. (via THR)
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“The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe” Blu-ray Cover
RELEASE DATE: October 6, 2020
On October 6, 2020, Wild East Productions is releasing the Blu-ray for 1973’s The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe (aka My name is Shanghai Joe), a Italian western/martial arts hybrid from director Mario Caiano (Eye in the Labyrinth Director).
The film follows a Chinese man who encounters violent lowlifes after traveling to San Francisco in search of a better life. Blu-ray extra features include: Picture Gallery, Trailer and an Interview with director Mario Caiano.
Also known as The Dragon Strikes Back, the film stars Chen Lee (Return of the Sister Street Fighter), Klaus Kinski (Fitzcarraldo), Carla Romanelli (The Sensuous Nurse), Gordon Mitchell (Bikini Drive-In), Katsutoshi Mikuriya and Robert Hundar Continue reading
“Flash Point” Chinese Theatrical Poster
Donnie Yen (Ip Man 4: The Finale, Flash Point), Alec Baldwin (Mission Impossible: Fallout) and Frank Grillo (Wolf Warrior 2) are teaming up for The Father, an action thriller to be directed by Tommy Wirkola (Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters) with a script written by P.G. Cuschieri (Cut Throat City).
The Father is set against the Irish-American gangland of South Boston and charts the struggle of middle-class Hong Kong immigrant John Chung (Yen) making the best of his family’s new American life while working as a modest fish broker in the city’s infamous docklands. When his wayward teenage boys stumble upon four kilos of heroin, they’re hunted by a local crime ring and a group of corrupt cops (via Deadline).
Yen will also produce along with Arthur Sarkissian (Rush Hour), Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and Continue reading
“Mulan” Theatrical Poster
Director: Barry Cook
Co-director: Tony Bancroft
Cast: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, June Foray, James Hong, Pat Morita, George Takei, Soon Tek-Oh, Frank Welker
Running Time: 87 min.
By Ian Whittle
I was a huge Disney fan in the 90s (Beauty and the Beast is among my top 5 films to this day), but for some reason Mulan totally bypassed me until 2014, when I was moved to watch it by the delightful discovery that Jackie Chan acted and sang in the Mandarin dub!
Mulan, based on a centuries-old legend filmed many times (including this year’s Disney live action remake) was the first solo vehicle for Disney’s Florida animation studios, and came on the tail end of the fabled Disney Renaissance. This period, lasting from the late 80s to about the turn of the century, saw Disney regain its confidence and box office takings with a series of hugely popular animated musicals. By 1998, that shine Continue reading
How to Become a Better Shooter: A Guide for Gun Beginners
Did you hear about Walter Stokes?
Born in 1898, Walter grew up to be a shooting champion. After winning every 300M event in the International Shooting Union World Championships, he went on to join a gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic rifle team. Imagine how great Walter must have felt winning medals for doing something he loved.
Do you dream of one day winning a shooting competition? Or perhaps you just want to learn how to be a better shot?
If you answered yes, then you’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll review the top shooting tips every gun owner should know.
Read on to learn the truth about how to become a better shooter.
Practice Shooting Stances for Pistols
First, on our list of shooting tips is learning proper shooting stances. Learning different shooting stances makes it possible for you to get the best shot, no matter what your shooting conditions are.
Next, we’ll review a few stances you should start practicing today. Keep in mind that the term support side is referring to your non-shooting side. Whereas the strong side refers to the shooting side.
Weaver Stance
The weaver stance is a 2-hand stance that’s similar to the way a boxer positions their body. To get into position, you first need to move your non-shooting foot about 8 inches in front of you.
Next, position your arms by angling your strong side arm slightly outward, with the elbow bent. Finally, the support side shoulder should lean into the gun. After practice, you’ll find it’s easy to quickly assume the Weaver stance.
Chapman Stance
Using an aggressive foot pattern like the Weaver, the Chapman stance keeps your support side foot closer to your strong-side foot. The result is a more relaxed stance that allows your strong-side arm to fully extend.
One of the biggest advantages of using a Chapman stance is recoil control. Since your strong arm is fully locked, a good portion of the recoil can transfer from your wrists to your upper body and shoulders.
Power Point Stance
Finally, the power point stance is an advanced option more experienced shooters should try. Focusing on accuracy, this one-handed stance requires your strong side foot to be about 15 inches in front of you. If you picture a boxer throwing a punch, you’ll be able to picture this stance.
Importance of Dry Fire Training
If you’re serious about learning how to be a better shooter, you need to invest time practicing with dry fire. By dry fire, we mean working with your firearm, without ever actually firing a shot.
One of the biggest advantages of dry fire training is that it’s something you can practice from the comfort of your home. When dry firing your weapon, you should focus on aligning your sights and pulling the trigger without flinching. When you’re ready to move on to real ammunition, start with a bb gun and BB gun targets.
Perfect Your Trigger Squeeze
Perfecting your trigger squeeze is hands down 1 of the best ways to learn how to become a better shot. The first step is to start training yourself in the art of trigger discipline. To do this you have to consistently and consciously treat every gun like it’s loaded.
You should never put your finger on the trigger until you’re ready to shoot a hole in something. Even if you’re picking up a video game gun, you should be enforcing your muscle memory by keeping your finger off the trigger.
Next, you’ll want to learn the different stages of pulling the trigger. Here’s a shortlist of the different trigger pulling stages:
To master the 4 trigger pulling points above, keep up with your dry fire practice.
Regulate Your Breathing
There are different breathing techniques for shooters. It’ll take practice before finding the technique one that works best for your shooting style.
For starters, you can practice taking a few deep relaxing breaths. After taking 3-5 deep breaths, inhale as deeply as you can, pause your breathing, and shoot.
Another option is to take the opposite approach. After taking a few deep breaths, exhale fully, pause your breathing and take your shot. While you’re breathing, focus on your aim, while also clearing your mind of any distractions.
Master Rifle Shooting Positions
You can have the best gun shooting techniques, but if you don’t know how to assume the right positions, all of your skills will be a waste. Here are a few shooting positions every rifle hunter should know:
Take your time as you work to master each position. Once again, dry fire is a great tool for being able to safely practice shooting positions, without having to leave your home.
How to Become a Better Shooter With Your Grip
Are you wondering how to become a better shooter with a pistol? If yes, then you’ll need to practice the best ways to grip your firearm. Here are the ingredients of a good grip:
By making your grip high, it’ll be easier for you to control the firearm. Next, your hands need to be touching as much of the gun grip as possible. The more gun contact area your grip has, the easier it’ll be for you to control the recoil.
Finally, consider using a felt tip pen to help you maintain consistency with your grip. While you’re holding the gun in the perfect grip position, have a friend draw 1 or 2 lines indicating your hand placement.
Get Better With Time
Now you know the top tips for how to become a better shooter. What’s 1 of the tips in this article you’re going to try using first?
Will you be taking advantage of dry fire so you can practice at home? Or are you ready to start perfecting your gun stances and positions?
Be patient with yourself as you grow and learn. Before you know it, you’ll be a better shot than you ever thought possible. For more ways to be the best, explore the rest of this site.
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City on Fire is proud to present an interview with actor/martial artist Mike Moh, who is widely known for his role as Bruce Lee in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Ryu in the series Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist and Street Fighter: Resurrection.
Long before Moh starred alongside Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, he had a part in Rob-B-Hood (directed by the late Benny Chan) where he shared the screen with his idol, Jackie Chan. Along the way, he has appeared in a number of high-profile TV shows, including Marvel’s Inhumans as Triton, as well as a recurring character in Fox’s hit drama, Empire.
We ask Moh a number of questions ranging from what his next martial art film role will be, to his controversial portrayal as Bruce Lee Continue reading
Metamorphosis | Blu-ray (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2020
On November 10, 2020, Image Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray for Metamorphosis (read our review), a Korean horror film from director Kim Hong-Sun (Traffickers).
In the tradition of The Wailing and The Priests comes Metamorphosis, a film that revolves around a family who witness bizarre and terrifying things when they move into a new home. Desperate for help, they enlist a priest, who may or may not have the answers they’re looking for.
The film stars Bae Sung-Woo (Office, The Swindlers), Sung Dong-Il (The Accidental Detective 2: In Action, Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days), Jang Young-Nam (Confidential Assignment, RV: Resurrected Victims) and Kim Hye-Jun Continue reading
Monstrum | Blu-ray (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2020
On November 17, 2020, Image Entertainment will be releasing the Blu-ray for Monstrum, a South Korean thriller from writer/director Huh Jong-Ho (The Advocate: A Missing Body).
During a deadly outbreak of the plague, rumors of a terrifying creature in the mountains of Joseon spread. King Jungjong calls upon his most trusted general Yoon Gyeom out of retirement. Yoon Gyeom along with his daughter Myung, trusted right hand man Sung Han and Heo set out to find the rumored beast.
Monstrum stars Kim Myung-Min (Battle of Jangsari), Kim In-Kwon (Revenger), Hyeri (My Punch-Drunk Boxer), Choi Woo-Sik (Parasite), Lee Kyoung-Young (Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days), Park Hee-Soon (The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion) and Park Sung-Woong Continue reading
“The Doorman” Theatrical Poster
Director: Ryuhei Kitamura
Cast: Ruby Rose, Jean Reno, Louis Mandylor, Hideaki Ito, David Sakurai, Rupert Evans, Aksel Hennie, Philip Whitchurch, Andreea Vasile, Jamie Satterthwaite
Running Time: 90 min.
By Paul Bramhall
It’s been 20 years since director Ryuhei Kitamura made his feature length debut with 2000’s low budget zombie yakuza flick Versus, and in 2020 it’s still the movie he’s most well known for. The movies he’s made since in his native Japan have been polarising affairs, often having as many fans as they have detractors. Between 2002 and 2006 Kitamura helmed Alive, Azumi, Sky High, Godzilla: Final Wars, and LoveDeath, which range from solid to infuriating, the gift of consistency seeming to allude a director for whom big budgets didn’t necessarily Continue reading
Double Impact Blu-ray (20th Century Fox)
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Sheldon Lettich’s Double Impact (read our review), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Team, Cyborg) and Bolo Yeung (Diamond Cartel, Clones of Bruce Lee).
Van Damme leaps into the dual roles of Chad and Alex Wagner, twin brothers who were separated after their parents’ brutal murder. Years later, the two couldn’t be more different: Chad is a slick Beverly Hills fitness instructor, while Alex is a rough and tumble smuggler on the gritty streets of Hong Kong. But when fate throws them together again, Chad and Alex discover that there’s one thing they have in common: they’re both fighting machines! Determined to enact revenge on their parents’ killers, the martial arts experts kick, chop and shoot all the way to an electrifying Continue reading
4 Life-Saving Defensive Driving Tips
Did you know that there are over 6 million car accidents in the US each year? This equates to over 16,000 car accidents per day.
While car accidents can happen to anyone, the good news is, you can minimize the chance of getting in an accident with the right defensive driving techniques.
Check out this guide to discover the top life-saving defensive driving tips.
1. Keep Your Eyes On the Road
While keeping your eyes on the road is a basic tip, it can save your life. When driving, you should never be doing the following:
Also, make sure you’re not allowing your surroundings to distract you. Your eyes should be on the road at all times, and you should be focused on the cars around you.
2. Give Other Vehicles Plenty of Space
We all hate it when someone tails us in their car. Yet, many of us are guilty of tailgating as well.
When following another car, you want to follow the three-second rule. This rule dictates that when the car in front of you passes a certain stationary object, three seconds should pass before you reach that object.
If you pass that object (it can be a billboard, road sign, or anything that isn’t moving) before three seconds is up, then you’re driving too closely and you need to back off.
If you get in a car accident due to tailgating, you’ll need to hire a car accident lawyer.
3. Pay Attention to the Drivers Beside and Behind You
The car in front of you isn’t the only car you should be worried about. You also want to make sure that you’re paying attention to the cars beside you and behind you.
For the cars next to you, make sure that you’re not in their blind spot. Also, make sure that you’re staying in the center of your lane. If possible, try to drive so that you have an open space beside you so that you can quickly switch lanes in the event of an emergency.
You also want to make sure that the car behind you isn’t tailgating you. If it is, switch lanes so the car can pass. But, don’t forget to check your blind spot before you change lanes.
4. Don’t Depend On Other Drivers
Just because you’re driving defensively, doesn’t mean that other drivers are driving this way too.
Don’t assume that a driver is going to move out of the way to allow you to merge. Also, don’t assume that other drivers aren’t going to run red lights or stop signs. You always need to be ready for the worst-case scenario and have a plan of action.
Defensive Driving Tips: Time to Drive Better
Now that you’ve read these defensive driving tips, it’s time to put them into action. These tips will help make the road safer for both you and other drivers.
Be sure to check back in with our blog for more safe driving tips and tricks.
5 Weird Porn Genres That Will Freak You in Just the Right Way
Do you know Rule #34 of the internet? It states that if it exists, there’s porn of it. You win, and you win big, as if you were winning money at BetWinner APK.
In other words, whatever fetish you could possibly dream up, there’s already some of that exact content waiting for you out there on the information superhighway.
If Rule #34 is true, then there must be some truly weird porn genres out there, right? Well, there really are. Maybe one of them could turn out to be your ultimate fantasy.
Read on as we take a look at some weird porn categories that you might want to check out. At home. By yourself. In incognito mode.
1. Clown Porn
Some people have an irrational fear of clowns. For others, it’s the complete opposite. There’s nothing that gets them going more than a funny wig and a red nose.
If this is you, the good news is that there is a whole genre of porn just waiting for you. If your ultimate fantasy involves Ronald McDonald, then this is the content for you.
2. Cake Crush
On the theme of birthday parties, this is one genre of porn that you probably never even knew existed.
Does the thought of someone getting a cake to the face turn you on? How about someone crushing a cake by sitting on it in a state of undress? If so, cake crush porn is your perfect match.
Don’t knock it until you try it. Whilst it may sound like a waste of good cake to many, you might find that a crushed red velvet really revs your motor.
3. Real Couples
One issue many people have with mainstream porn is that it’s hard to relate to porn stars who don’t really look or act like we do.
Real couple porn allows you to watch real people having real sex that’s not edited in any way. You get to see what really happens instead of a stage-managed performance.
If real people is your thing, visit this page to watch some live performances just for you.
4. Parody
Enjoy TV and movies? Enjoy porn? Then parody porn could be your new favorite thing.
Porn movies that are spoofs of real TV and movie hits can be both hot and hilarious in equal measure. What’s more, there are some truly inspired titles in parody porn. Shaving Ryan’s Privates, anyone?
5. Newscaster
We’ve all had a crush on a newscaster at some point in our lives. We’ve also all admired their ability to continue to read the news no matter what was going on around them.
Japanese newscaster porn takes this to the extreme, with beautiful newsreaders attempting to get through that night’s bulletin whilst multiple men do unspeakable things to them.
You’ll never watch the news the same way again.
Do Any of These Weird Porn Genres Float Your Boat?
You may not think that these weird porn genres are weird at all. If so, we salute you; you’ve found your fetish and you’re happy with it.
If none of these genres do it for you, the good news is that there are hundreds of other options available to you. We’re sure you’ll have plenty of fun discovering your new favorite.
For more great content be sure to check out the rest of the site.
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