Martial Arts

I have always been a fan of Martial Arts. It is not only an athletic but also very beautiful and can be extremely graceful. A stunning art. As I have gotten older I have grown more appreciative of it. And being the movie geek that I am, I find myself drawn to films of that nature. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero; House of Flying Daggers; Kill Bill Vol. 1; Curse of the Golden Flower etc. I am always astounded at the skill that the Martial Arts people have. Their agility, strength, lines...everything about their movement blows me away.

I recently told my friend that I enjoy this film genre knowing that he was a Martial Arts aficionado. If it were a musical, in that very moment, we would have burst out into song. He was very happy to hear that I too had such interest in that art form. We talked about Martial Arts for a good hour and every day continue to discuss it. I love talking about it with him because every day I learn something new. And I am introduced to movies that I never would have seen had I not said anything to him.

Sunday night was movie and take out night. We ordered Chinese food and watched Jackie Chan's The Legend of Druken Master. First of all, I need to tell you that I think Jackie Chan is brilliant. In this 1994 sequel, the tricks that man does will blow you away. And you watch knowing that he does all his own stunts. Fierce.

What is your favorite Martial Arts film? Why? Let the comments begin!