Podcast appearances and mentions of ron van clief

Send us a Text Message.This week, the boys are joined by Writer & Director Shihan Van Clief to talk about his new film, My First Horror Film! An in depth talk about the process of concepting the story, choices on how it was shot, how to make a film on such a micro budget, inspirations, and much more! Oh, and can't forget about the awesomeness that is The Last Dragon! My First Horror Film is out on digital to rent or own on August 13th!But first, the boys review Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout, Jacob attends a few anniversary screenings (F13 2009 rules!) and Correia visits The Archive in Aurora, Colorado! It's all new on EYE ON HORROR!!Follow us on the socials: @EyeOnHorror or check out https://linktr.ee/EyeOnHorrorGet more horror movie news at: https://ihorror.com

Ian welcomes back one of his very first podcast guests, filmmaker Sean Fahey, for a look at the life-changing new documentary, For Kicks--which will have its world premiere this weekend at the Chicago Underground Film Festival!The film centers on Chicago security specialist and musician Eugene Thomas who, back in the 1980s had a wild career in Taiwanese martial arts movies. After learning self-defense from watching Kung Fu movies, Thomas took formal Tae Kwon Do lessons, and traveled East to find his true calling. Through a series of chance encounters, he rose to prominence as one of the genre's few Black superstars--along with Ron Van Clief, who Fahey also profiles in the doc.In this interview, Sean talks about what he's been up to since making his first feature film, Bailout (For Kicks is his second); the unexpected circumstances under which he learned about his friend's secret life as a movie star; and how he found cosmic parallels between Thomas' life story and his own as a filmmaker.He also talks the possible future of For Kicks--i.e. where folks might see the movie outside of a handful of upcoming festivals. The film will screen as the Closing Night event at CUFF's 30th anniversary celebration this Sunday, with shows at 5pm and 8:30pm (with appearances by Sean and Eugene Thomas!).Show LinksGet your tickets for CUFF's September 17th Closing Night event, featuring For Kicks, with Sean Fahey and Eugene Thomas!For more information about the Chicago Underground Film Festival's 30th anniversary celebration, check out the fest's website and their full schedule.Keep up with Sean's film and video work at Vimeo.Learn more about Eugene Thomas at his website.And listen to Ian and Sean's first interview from waaaay back in Episode 5 of the Kicking the Seat Podcast, discussing the documentary Bailout!Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

“Martial Arts is a people building device, it teaches you how to live in a chaotic world and be happy.  If we make the best of our lives by doing our best in life, we can create the life that we want.  And that's really what life is about, being kind, courteous, respect, and respect for yourself.  Do things that make you feel good and help people to be kind.” – Ron Van CliefMy guest this episode is Ron Van Clief, The Black Dragon.  Mr. Van Clief is a multi-style Martial Arts Pioneer, a decorated Marine Corps and Vietnam Veteran, and an actor in Hollywood and Hong Kong Films.  He has competed in over 900 tournaments, a 5-time world Karate/Kung Fu Champion and a 15 time All American Champion.  At the age of 51 he competed in UFC 4 against at that time the Undefeated Royce Gracie.  In 2023 at the age of 80 he received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and is actively competing in BJJ Competitions.  He is the 2002 Black Belt Magazine Instructor of the Year and has taught over 200,000 students over his career.  His extensive experience in Martial Arts covers Goju Ryu Karate, Wing Tsun, Modern Arnis, and BJJ.  This episode was all about the love of martial arts and how to stay young in the body, mind, and spirit.  We dive deep into Mr. Van Clief's story, starting from his early beginnings with Grand Master Moses Powell, to his Military Service, to his Hong Kong Films, to his UFC Fight against Royce Gracie, to his current quest of earning a BJJ Black Belt.  His story is one of great inspiration and mental fortitude.  We discuss his bouts with Racism and PTSD, he was lynched in the 1960's and his Helicopter was shot down in Vietnam.  My Key Take away is that martial arts can be used as a vehicle to heal from unimaginable traumatic experiences and live a life filled with great joy, happiness, and kindness.  We will all be faced with challenges, how we face these challenges is what will determine the quality of our lives.  We have to be strong enough to forgive and make the best of our lives by doing the best in our lives.  Life is really about respect, for yourself and for others.  The ultimate purpose of martial arts is to be kind, courteous, and help others by first helping ourselves.  We also dive deep into his training experience in many different styles, and his realization that no one style has it all, and that through extensive research and study we get to the point of finding our own unique style.  This is a special martial arts lifestyle episode that will inspire you to train and redefine your concept of aging and what is possible.

Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali, the authors of These Fists Break Bricks, the definitive book about kung fu movies in the United States, join us to discuss the films of producer Serefim Karalexis, and actor/martial artists Ron Van Clief and Charles Bonet. Chris and Grady tell an incredible story about the heyday of 1970s-1980s independent film distribution, the rise of martial arts in New York City, and the huge impact kung fu movies had on Black cinema and vice versa. This is an unmissable episode for fans of v, independent film, and anyone who loves a great story. We discuss Black Dragon, Black Dragon's Revenge, Superweapons, and many more! You can find These Fists Break Bricks at https://www.thesefistsbreakbricks.com (https://www.thesefistsbreakbricks.com)! If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for?

Shidoshi Ron Van Clief is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author, and he competed at the UFC 4. I just learned that Martial Arts is not just punching and kicking, it's a form of life. A way of living. It's a lifestyle. It isn't just a technology for self-defense. And self-defense is to me isn't punching and kicking. It's doing the best for yourself, making everyday a learning experience. It's making yourself better in every way, everyday. Shidoshi Ron Van Clief - Episode 698 Shidoshi Ron "The Black Dragon" Van Clief is a martial arts legend. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1943, where he started martial arts training in his early teens. Ron Van Clief served in the U.S. Marine from 1960 to 1965 with a tour in the Vietnam War in the year 1965. Following his military service, he became a New York City Transit Police Officer from 1965 to 1968. Ron Van Clief went on to become a five-time karate and kung fu world champion and a 15-time All-American Champion. He has competed in both full-contact and non-contact karate tournaments in New York and several national tournaments. His martial arts training began in the mid-1950s, which he later trained alongside Bruce Lee in Hong Kong and was nicknamed: "The Black Dragon”. Van Clief was a student of Goju-Ryu masters Peter Urban, Frank Ruiz, and Moses Powell, as well as WingTsun founder Leung Ting Modern Arnis (Remy Presas) Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Joe Moreira). On December 16, 1994 he competed in the 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 4) at age 51 against Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Royce Gracie. Van Clief is an author and creator of a number of instructional books and video recordings, as well as film choreographer and actor appearing in several films. Ron Van Clief continues to conduct seminars and attend training with his son in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Show Notes Check out Shidoshi Ron Van Clief on the following sites: WWW.RONVANCLIEF.COM WWW.BLACKDRAGONFAN.COM FACEBOOK PAGE RON VAN CLIEF

Jeff Knows Inc Podcast Hosted by Jeff Lopes - Episode 160 - The Incredible Life Journey Of The Black Dragon  Ron van Clief. Ron began his martial arts career competing in full-contact and non-contact karate tournaments in New York then internationally, going on to win several national tournaments and world championships. On December 16, 1994, Ron Van Clief entered into the Cage to fight in the 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship, as the oldest competitor to date to fight in the UFC at the age of 51. Ron sole fight in the tournament was against Brazilian jiu-jitsu Legend Royce Gracie.This Episode is brought to you by Better Help for a Limited time visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/JeffKnows to get 10% off your first month.  Discount Code (jeffknows)Website: https://www.JeffKnowsInc.comEmail: Jeff@jeffknowsinc.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffknowsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeffLopesTo Learn more about the host Jeff Lopes https://www.Jeffreylopes.com#CanadianPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #Entrepreneur #BusinessSupport the show (https://www.jeffreylopes.com)

Ron Van Clief is a Marine & Vietnam veteran, A former NYC Transit Police Officer.He is an author, film choreographer and actor.He is a 5 time World Champion and 15 Time All American Champion.in 1994 at the age of 51 he competed in UFC #4 against Royce Gracie. I hope you enjoy his story. The ... Ron Van Clief – The Black Dragon – Ep42

Martial arts legend Ron Van Clief never wanted to be a movie star. Known as the 'Black Dragon' - a name originally given to him by Bruce Lee and adopted as his screen persona in a series of Hong Kong kung fu movies in the 1970s - Ron was dismayed at the lack of genuine martial artists he met when working in action movies. For the Brooklyn-born former US Marine and New York City cop, Ron's passion for the fighting arts was formed from an early age in real-life combat situations - the trauma of which still remain with him to this day. He fought in the Vietnam War where he lost his younger brother; in the early 1960s, he narrowly survived a lynching at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan. The attack inspired the name of his autobiography, 'The Hanged Man', which has been made into a documentary by the martial artist and filmmaker, Robert Parham. In spite of this - and his continuing battle with PTSD - Ron remains steadfastly dedicated to developing his skills in the martial arts, with accolades too numerous to mention - five-time world karate and kung fu champion, 15-time All American champion, a New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of his own combat system, Chinese Goju-Ryu Karate. Ron was the first Black action star to lead a Hong Kong film, and although he may not have enjoyed the fame, it has assured his reputation as one of the most iconic and important figures in martial arts cinema. Now, aged 78, it is encouraging to hear that he still shows no sign of slowing down. LINKS On 30 July 2021, Ron Van Clief will be one of 12 grandmasters judging the virtual Ultimate Warrior Cup Championship. For more information, email sifual@aol.com and ronvanclief@yahoo.com. Ron Van Clief's website: https://www.ronvanclief.com/ Ron Van Clief on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0885885/ Ron Van Clief on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaivanclief Ron Van Clief on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdragon1974/ Ron Van Clief on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.vanclief Ron Van Clief profile on Kung Fu Movie Guide: http://bit.ly/ProfileRonVanClief Buy 'The Hanged Man' on Amazon (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hanged-Man-Story-Ron-Clief/dp/1466374233 Robert Parham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealrobertparham/ Robert Parham on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.parham COMPETITION We have teamed up with CineAsia (https://trinitycineasia.com/) in the UK to give away three copies of 'The Swordsman' on Blu-ray in this month's competition. Sign-up to our newsletter at kungfumovieguide.com before 31 May to be in with a chance of winning a copy. Good luck! Buy 'The Swordsman' on Blu-ray, DVD and digital in the UK via Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swordsman-Blu-ray-Jang-Hyuk/dp/B08W7SNKTS 'The Swordsman' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/TheSwordsman2020

First the news and what's going on. -UFC fight night  -Bellator  -Snyder Cut trailer coming  -Joker pics (Jared Leto) -Gina Carano fired from Mandalorian; was going to be a main character in Rangers of the new republic  -UFC 258 preview  Conversation with the legendary Black Dragon, Ron Van Clief 

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience brought together living legends past, present, and future with the URBAN FISTS OF LEGEND Panel! GRANDMASTER RON VAN CLIEF, GRANDMASTER CARL SCOTT, THE NEW BLACK DRAGON, MICHAEL JAI WHITE, and DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON took some time out to share their thoughts on how martial arts has shaped action cinema through the years and how it will continue to evolve in the future!  We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Champion martial artist, actor, and director ROBERT PARHAM joins me to talk about his upcoming documentary, "The Hanged Man: The True Story of Ron Van Clief". Plus, we chat about the state of martial arts and martial artists in today's Hollywood and where the genre evolves from here. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  ROBERT PARHAM'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealrobertparham/ MEYHAM FILMS: https://www.facebook.com/MeyhamFilms   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Rico Guy (Corinthians Asheman Guy) was born in 1943. Both his Father and his Grandfather were Jewish rabbis. At the age of 11, Rico Guy began studying martial arts with Grandmaster Billy Davis, Jiu jitsu master from Staten Island. Rico wore and old suit coat rather than a gi top and his obi (belt) was a men's necktie. A couple of years later, GM Davis brought him to Sensei Conrad where he began the study of Ishin Ryu karate.After a few years Rico began his studies with Bill DeMonte and later, Chris DeBaise, studying Japanese Goju Karate along which included sparing, katas, and weaponry. Louie Delgado and Chuck Merriman were also students there. Rico and Louie Delgado, along with Owen Watson practiced Goju-ryu Karate at the “University Of The Streets” on 7th St, East Village in Manhattan. They wanted to upgrade their ranking system so they invited Frank Ruiz, a substantially rated Black Belt under Peter Urban. The four discussed opening a Goju dojo. Ruiz was teaching goju in the Bronx at the Nisei Judo school. They decided to borrow the name of “Nisei” from that school. The new school would be called Nisei Goju. Owen Watson, Louie Delgado and Rico Guy were hardcore fighters, but they agreed to teach the katas, since katas were not Frank Ruiz's forte. Besides the original 4, Rico Guy, Louie Delgado, Owen Watson and Frank Ruiz, many interesting martial artists came to learn at Nisei Goju including Ron Van Clief, Aaron Banks, Chuck Azulu, Malachi Lee, Skipper Ingram, Tony Zuzio, and Tom Lapuppet to name a few. The dojo's good reputation began to spread. At the height of the school's success, Rico Guy and Tony Zuzio left to open their Green Beret Goju School. From there, Rico was invited to teach at Yoshiteru Otani's Japan Cultural Center. He was the Master teacher for karate and also became a student of Kendo and Iaido and Shorinji Kempo. Hanshi Rico Guy received dan ranking in all those arts and became the 1st black American male to receive Dan ranking in Kendo. After several years, Rico Guy went on to open his own school, US Budo Kai Kan in New York City, NY. He and his highly trained Black Belts teach Rico Guy's Goju Karate, Iaido, Kendo, and the art he developed, Go Kempo-Jitsu. This wonderful school is the longest running school in New York City. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/martial-maze/support

In November 2019, Taekwondo practitioner and martial arts action star Michael Jai White assumed the mantle of The Black Dragon in New York City at the opening ceremonies for the 2019 Urban Action Showcase. This episode contains highlights from Marc Zirogiannis' interviews and recordings from the evening.At a formal ceremony attended by 100’s of martial artists, martial arts film makers, fans, and Press, Jai White received "The Mantle of the Black Dragon" from 4 Legendary Dragons of the world Martial Arts Entertainment, Taimak- The Last Dragon; Don “The Dragon” Wilson; Cynthia Rothrock, “The Lady Dragon”; and the original Black Dragon, Grandmaster Ron Van Clief.In addition to these 4 Legendary Dragons the mantle was signed and endorsed by over a dozen other martial arts superstars in attendance at the Times Square event, including Fred "The Hammer Williamson" and Michael DePasqaule, Jr.The title of the Black Dragon was bestowed upon GrandMaster Ron Van Clief, competitive champion and motion picture star, by Bruce Lee in the 1970’s and became synonymous with Van Clief’s identity. Michael Jai White is an accomplished martial artist, having earned black belts in multiple styles and having in starred in such Hollywood Blockbusters as Spawn and The Dark Knight. Taekwondo Life Magazine featured a review this summer of White’s film Triple Threat, in which he co-starred with Scott Adkins and Iko Uwais. He also appeared on the cover of the September 2016 issue, highlighting an interview conducted by correspondent, John Kerwin.The evening's speeches focused, not only on the careers of White and the presenters but on the positive role that martial arts and martial arts cinema played in empowering Urban youth to achieve their best lives, accomplish their goals, and to overcome socio-economic adversity. Support the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

T'Shango Mbilishaka is an award winning teacher who has taught in inner city communities in Boston and Washington D.C. for 15 years. He has been an administrator and taught grades pre-K to college. He never liked school so he decided to do everything to make school more interesting and exciting for students including creating hands-on-interactive lessons, going on field trips regularly, having guest presenters, teaching students their history and having classes relevant to the real world. T'Shango has developed community programs, parenting programs, Women's Self-Defense Programs, Men's support groups and Rites of Passage programs that all include learning self-defense. He began martial arts at the age of 12 but really excelled in Wrestling in High School. He enjoys studying the history of ancient African Warriors, War Empires in Africa, traditional African fighting styles and the great Martial Artists of the 60's and 70's and 80's such as Ron Van Clief, Tayari Casel, Vic Moore, Ahati Kilindi Iyi, Jim Kelly, Doc Moses Powell and many more. T'Shango studies Senuces Ryu Jujitsu under Professor Lusk Penn and trains in Brazilian Jujitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and Kali. T'Shango was featured in Essence Magazine for bringing his students to Senegal, West Africa where they were able to meet and train with wrestlers on the beach who practice Laam. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speaktoafter/support

Star of the 1985 Motown-produced cult classic, The Last Dragon, we welcome Taimak to our first podcast of 2018. Taimak Guarriello was only 19 when he made his starring-role debut as the wise kung fu kid 'Bruce' Leroy Green in Berry Gordy's weird and wonderful action fantasy. It's a fun mix of martial arts and music, but the shoot wasn't always smooth, and Taimak explains some of the on-set disputes, rivalries and relationships which fuelled the production. He discusses working with legendary music mogul, Berry Gordy, and his co-stars Julius Carry and Vanity. But we also talk about his tough upbringing in New York and London, where his bohemian parents introduced him to many of the major celebrities of the time, including the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Andy Warhol and David Bowie. He was inspired by Bruce Lee and Shaw Brothers films, and even trained under the legendary 'Black Dragon' himself, Ron Van Clief. Taimak has remained true to the martial arts ever since, and he continues to train all the time as well as make his own movies, including a pseudo-sequel to The Last Dragon, called Master. You can read more about Master on the film's Indiegogo page. You can also keep up-to-date with all of Taimak's activities by following him on Instagram and Twitter. Also on this episode, I spend a bit of time chatting to the actor, fitness trainer and filmmaker, Daniel Lue, who has just made his own kung fu movie, called Kung Fu Theatre. Its a zero-budget tribute to the old-school kung fu movies he loved in his youth, and you can watch it for free on Amazon.

Shortly after his death, friends and enemies of Bruce Lee search for his unpublished final book. Starring Dragon Lee and Ron Van Clief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is NOT, I repeat NOT 'The Clones Cast'! This is Lee and Matthew getting loose, and getting right - talking about Lee's real life dad Ron Van Clief and his ass kicking badassery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Martial arts legend Ron Van Clief stars as an investigator (best friend) trying to solve the mystery of Bruce Lee's death. Michael and Matthew share brucisms, comments, and love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.