For those interested and continuing our short Ninja side-step into Eastern arts, here is a small selection of the books and magazines I amassed as a 12/13 year old [with the help of Father Christmas, my parents and Siblings]. Fascinated by all things Oriental ever since, I lay the blame squarely at the feet of two silver screen Sifu [masters] who kicked and kata'd their way into our young lives: Kwai Chang Kane/ David Carradine[I loved the show and the tie-in strip in Look-In, complete with free dragon badge!] and the great Bruce Lee. Terryfyingly beautiful and both greatly missed.
I never understood the attraction of Bruce Lee, but loved the David Carridine series. OMG, but I wish I could kick the asses of bullies that way! But it was also the philosophy of the series which captivated me ... the possibility (which I never have made reality) of being able to contain or overcome one's own emotions.
ReplyDeleteAs for the fighting, give me Jackie Chan any day. His choreography is incredible, plus he has that cute face.