Capoeira
An African form of unarmed combat introduced in Brazil by slaves from Angola. It
has become a ritual dance with clear vestiges of combat, especially kicking
techniques.
Cha Quan Wushu
Related to the 'internal method' (Neija) of the Shaolin-si,
established during the Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Chigiriki
Comparable to a Medieval European weapon,
an iron ball chained to a wooden staff, used against warriors armed with a
sword.
The
Chinese Connection ***
Action-packed import, in which Bruce Lee plays a martial arts expert, out to
avenge the death of his mentor. Bruce Lee, Miao Ker Hsio. Director: Lo Wei.
1979.
Crouching Tiger Hidden
Dragon
In old China lives the martial
warrior and hero Li Mu Bai. He owns a magical sword called the "Green
Destiny". Because Li Mu wants to give up his life as a warrior, he
decides to trust his sword to his fellow warrioress Yu Shu Lien, his
unspoken love. Yu Shu must give the sword to master Té. But during the night
the sword is stolen and Li Mu is forced to fight at the side of Yu Shu to get
the "Green Destiny" back. The rest is a film full of suspense with
dazzling images. Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung
Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei. Director: Ang Lee. The awsome fighting sequences were
choreographed by (The Matrix). Winner of 4 Oscar Awards, one for Best Foreign
Movie (2000).
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